Before Aliya could continue her words, Charles heard footsteps coming from the doorway. He turned around to see Bandages' mother approaching them with a basket in her hands.0

"Governor, are you here to see Weister, too?" Elena greeted Charles with a nod and a gentle smile.0

"Do you not hate me for what happened to your son?" Charles asked, puzzled by her attitude.0

Elena looked like she had aged a little since the last time Charles saw her, but she remained resilient as she shook her head and said, "Please don't mind me for being honest. At first, I did resent you. But now, I've come to accept the situation as a blessing in disguise. 0

"Though Weister no longer recognizes me, he no longer has to venture out to sea and put his life on the line. Neither do I have to worry whether my child will come home or not."1

"Also, he seems to be doing much...0