As Fitz followed the familiar reputation, he was instantly overwhelmed with emotion upon realizing it was Zara. Tears welled up in his eyes without warning.
At that moment, Zara dashed towards him, disregarding his disheveled appearance. She embraced him tightly, sobbing, “Brother! You’re finally back…” Fitz couldn’t hold back his own tears.
Feeling flustered and self-conscious, he stammered, “Zara, I’m too dirty…”
“It’s okay…” Zara shook her head, her tears flowing freely. “Brother, you’ve suffered so much over the past six months…”
With a deep sigh, Fitz replied earnestly, “I didn’t endure that much, but thinking of you and Mom fills me with guilt that I can’t shake off…” Zara quickly reassured him, “That’s all in the past, brother. Let’s not dwell on it. Mom and I understand, and she’s not angry with you. I’m not angry either.” She wiped her tears away and added, “Brother, I’ve been waiting for you at home. Let’s go back!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Fitz replied, “Zara…I don’t think it’s right for you to see me like this. I should find somewhere to wash up first and change my clothes…”
“No need,” Zara insisted, shaking her head. “Mom has already prepared aplete outfit for you, even a razor. Juste back with me…”
Fitz was taken aback. “Does Mom know that Mr. Wade would let mee back today? Did she ask him?”
“No,” Zara rified, shaking her head. “I told Mom yesterday that I wanted to ask Mr. Wade if he would allow you to return for Dad’s wedding. She said that as long as I asked, Mr. Wade would surely agree, so she got everything ready for you yesterday afternoon.”
Fitz processed this, slightly surprised, and then nodded. “It seems Mom anticipated that Mr. Wade would be open to this…”
Zara nodded eagerly and urged, “Brother, let’s discuss this in the car. We shouldn’t keep Mom waiting too long.” With that, she expressed her gratitude to Charlie’s subordinates who had apanied Fitz and led her brother to her car.
As Fitz looked at Zara’s clean and tidy Volvo, he hesitated, saying, “Zara, I’m dirty and smelly; I’ll definitely stain your car…” But Zara opened the door, pushed him inside, and replied earnestly, “Brother, we’re family. No car is more important than you.”<fn49b5> Latest content published on Find_Novel(.</fn49b5>
She then quickly returned to the driver’s seat and drove away from the airport.
On the way, Zara inquired, “Brother, how was your journey? Were you tired?”
“Not really,” Fitz shook his head thoughtfully. “At first, I felt exhausted, wishing for each day to end, but I adapted quickly. Honestly, I struggled with the abrupt stop; the ne ride was a bit torturous.” Zara was surprised; she hadn’t expected her brother, who had always been coddled, to adjust to such a challenging pilgrimage.
Fitz continued, “In the past, I felt incapable of working on myself. Sometimes I wanted to quit smoking because it bothered my respiratory system, but I could barelyst a morning. I’d think of going to the gym when inspired, but I’d quit after just two days. I wanted to learn something worthwhile, but I couldn’t stick with it…”
He sighed, reflecting, “This pilgrimage taught me something important. Perseverance isn’t as hard as it seems; the real challenge is the beginning. If you can get through those first few days, the rest bes manageable. Kneeling while walking daily may sound unbearable, but after a few days, I grew ustomed to it. I even quit smoking and kept at it without distractions. My physical and mental state improved tremendously. I feel more at peace than ever, and I’m incredibly grateful to Mr. Wade. Listening to his sincere words reshaped my soul.”
Zara was taken aback. She could hardly believe that her oncezy and carefree brother had undergone such a profound transformation over the past six months.
The ignorant, arrogant young man she once knew had quickly faded, reced by a humble and determined individual.
This realization filled her heart, which had been tinged with sadness, with newfound relief and joy!