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The Pain of a mother's Abandonment
Ethan remained seated on the bed, his eyes fixed on the floor as memories of his childhood slowly returned. The person he had suddenly remembered was none other than his mother, the woman who had left him and his late father many years ago for another man.He leaned back slightly and released a quiet breath. “Mother...” he muttered.He hadn't thought about her for a long time. Her decision to abandon their family had left a painful mark on his childhood, but he no longer carried the same emotions he once felt. She had chosen another man, a wealthy and influential businessman, because of the status and comfortable life he could offer her.“Was wealth and social status really worth leaving your own family behind?” he wondered quietly.His mother had walked away when Jason Voss was still establishing himself as the War God of Dervadia. At the time, his father had not yet become the famous saviour of the troubled city. He was still building his reputation through his dedication and determ
Time to set some Boundaries
Ethan stared at the phone's broken screen for a moment before answering the call. The name displayed on it immediately caught his attention. It was Sonia Desmond.“Darling?” he answered, bringing the phone closer to his ear.“Sweetheart!” Sonia responded warmly. “I've been trying to reach you. How are you doing? Have you arrived safely?”“I'm fine, Darling. I arrived safely, and there's nothing to worry about,” Ethan replied.“Are you sure? How was the journey? I hope you didn't encounter any problems along the way,” Sonia asked.“Everything went smoothly. The journey wasn't difficult, and I'm perfectly fine,” he assured her.“That's good to hear,” she replied with relief. “But please, Sweetheart, be careful wherever you go. Don't expose yourself to unnecessary danger, and remember to take good care of yourself.”Ethan smiled faintly. “I know, Darling. You don't have to worry so much about me.”“How can I not worry about you?” Sonia asked. “You know how much you mean to me. I just wa
The Call that broke the Silence
Ethan continued climbing the staircase, but the receptionist's question remained in his thoughts. He couldn't understand why she had suddenly asked whether he was the biological son of Jason Voss. Her explanation about their striking resemblance seemed reasonable, but something about her expression had made him suspect there was more to it.“Why did she look so curious?” he muttered quietly.He climbed another few steps before shaking his head. “Perhaps I'm thinking too much about it.”He had more important things to attend to than wondering about a receptionist's curiosity. He would question her later. There was no need to concern himself with it now.“I'll ask her later if necessary,” he concluded before pushing the thought aside.He passed the first floor, continued towards the second, and eventually reached the third floor. The polished tiles of the passageway reflected the bright morning light entering through the windows. He adjusted his backpack and began walking forward, passi
The Receptionist's Suspicion
The receptionist hesitated briefly before leaning forward and lowering her voice. Her expression had changed from excitement to curiosity, and she kept glancing at Ethan's face as though trying to confirm something she had been thinking about. She took a small breath before asking, “Are you really the biological son of the late Jason Voss?” For a moment, Ethan remained silent. His expression did not change, but his eyes remained fixed on hers. The receptionist quickly explained herself. “I'm sorry if that sounds too abrupt, sir. It's just that when I look at you, I can't help noticing the striking resemblance. Your height, your face, your build, and even your voice are remarkably similar to his. It's almost impossible to ignore.” She studied him with genuine curiosity. She had seen pictures and videos of Jason Voss before, and the resemblance was striking. The man standing before her seemed to carry many of the same physical features as the late legend. “Sir, I was only wonderi
The Driver's token of Gratitude
Inside the moving taxi, Ethan watched the busy road of Dervadia pass through the window. He had no particular destination in mind yet, but he needed somewhere to rest before attending to anything else. The driver continued along the busy road, occasionally slowing down whenever traffic became heavy.Several minutes later, Ethan noticed a hotel building on the opposite side of the road. Its name was clearly displayed on a large signboard near the entrance. He didn't really know the name of the avenue or street he was travelling along, so he decided to stop at the hotel to find out its location.“Driver, please stop here,” Ethan instructed.The driver glanced at him through the rear-view mirror. “Here, sir?” he asked.“Yes. That's fine,” Ethan replied.“Alright, sir,” the driver responded.The driver slowed down and pulled over near the hotel. Ethan reached for his money, brought out some cash, and extended it towards him.“Thank you,” Ethan said as he prepared to step out.However, the
The Nonchalant Heir
The security guard finally reached him and paused to catch his breath before speaking politely. “Sir, please forgive me for stopping you. Mr. Desmond gave me an instruction. He ordered that one of his vehicles should take you straight to the main road so you wouldn't have to experience the stress of trekking such a long distance,” the guard explained. Ethan glanced back towards the villa. “He gave that instruction?” “Yes, sir. He doesn't want you trekking all the way to the road, especially after everything you've done for him. He asked me to make sure you were transported comfortably,” the guard replied. Ethan gave a slight smile. “That's thoughtful of him. Please thank him for me when you return.” “Certainly, sir. Would you mind waiting a few minutes while I contact the driver?” the guard asked. “No problem,” Ethan replied. The security guard immediately brought out his phone and called the driver. When the driver answered, he spoke politely. “Hello, please. Are you avail
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