Chapter 485 Percival drove the car in silence .
Odalys sat in the passenger seat while Evander occupied the back .
None of them spoke a word during the journey .
When they arrived at Stewart Villa .
Percival pulled over and parked by the side .
Evander , take it slow .
Odalys said as she got out of the car , walking around to open the door for Evander .
Percival joined her , helping Evander out .
The three of them stood in the courtyard , not stepping further inside .
Odalys , you said you brought him back , Is he here ? Evanders voice trembled .
He glanced around an indescribable feeling welling up inside him .
His gaze naturally fell on the century old tree in the courtyard , a place he had never paid much attention to before .
But as he stepped out of the car , something about this place felt different .
It was a mix of sorrow and unease .
It was a feeling he couldnt quite articulate , but it weighed heavily on him As an old soldier , Evander had endured blood and hardship without shedding a tear , but tonight , he felt inexplicably hollow .
In the ume tunnel , he had thought of his son .
Morpheus .
Now , back at Stewart Villa , he thought of him again .
Evander regretted not having more conversations with Morpheus when he was alive , always caught up in family matters .
Even after Morpheus passed, he hadnt given him a proper farewell .
The guilt gnawed at him .
Evander , under the tree .
Odalys said softly .
With Percivals support , Evander took careful steps toward the tree .
They stood there together , saying nothing , as though silently accompanying someone , or perhaps silently speaking to someone .
The wind rustled through the leaves , its cool touch carrying the chill of night .
A few yellow leaves drifted to the ground , landing quietly Good , its back .
Evander murmured , his voice thick with emotion .
He seemed to age visibly in that moment , his once straight back now hunched .
Slowly , he bent down , brushing away the fallen leaves and weeds with his hands .
Leaning against the u tree trunk , he let himself sit on the ground .
Dads here to keep you company .
Evander said softly .
He sat there in silence , gently touching the soil as if stroking something precious .
Odalys turned her head , feeling a lump in her throat Percival stood still , quiet and steady .
Tune ticked by Evander muttered something under his breath , perhaps speaking to himself .
He leaned against the tree , eyes closed , his voice carrying faint laughter mixed with choked sobs .
At 1:20 am , Percival looked at Exanders closed.eyes .
Grandpa , Percival called out , his voice hoarse .
There was no response .
Percival called out to Evander in a deep voice , but Evander remained silent , causing him to panie .
Grandpa , Percival ralled out agai Odalys noticed his sudden alarm and saw him stumble forward .
Standing in front of Exander , Percival extended a trembling hand to check breath He felt a faint warmth and heard a soft haan .
Hes asleep .
Odalys whispered .
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Percival was a little embarrassed .
He had been terrified that his grandfather would die right then a He had never considered his grandfather old until this moment when he was suddenly struck by his grandfathers age Yes , hes asleep , Percival said , his voice heavy with mixed emotions , hed never Percival was always stoic , consumed by the Stewart family business .
However , sering Evander in such a state tonight made him realize h truly been present for his family Percival crouched down and carefully picked up Evander .
This was the first time Percivald ever held his grandfather .
Hed always thought Evander was so full of energy that he did protection , but now he realized how old Evander was .
didnt need anyones Despite Evanders usually imposing physique , when Percival lifted him , he felt weightless .
Percival held Evander tightly as they walked towards Stewart Villa .
Odalys remained silent , quietly accompanying him .
After Percival carried Evander upstairs , she hurried ahead to open the door , and Percival gently laid him on the bed .
Hes likely overwhelmed with grief : Odalys said softly , lowering her voice as if afraid to wake Evander .
As Percival softly responded , they noticed a collection of photographs neatly arranged on a table by the window while turning to leave .
Odalys stepped forward and stood before the table .
She saw numerous photographs displayed across the entire wall , featuring Percival , his father , his great grandfather , and many other figures , both familiar and unknown One year , two years, three years , Odalys read the simple labels beneath the photos .
Her gaze wavered .
years since my Odalyss gaze flickered as she took in the marked years , struck by the bitterness in Percivals voice when he said , These mark the years father passed Unbeknownst to them .
Evander had quietly documented the passing years , fearing that one day he might grow too old to remember They stood there together , saying nothing After a long while , Percival reached out and tightly grasped Odalyss hand .
Though he said nothing at first , the strength in his grip conveyed everything he felt Odalys .
I want to be with s + you Peroval said .
He lowered his gaze to look at her , taking in her delicate features , her flawless appearance .
Never before had he felt such an overwhelming urge to hold on to stroje .
He believed he was rating death and wanted to cure yeamed to live , to truly embrace life .
freedon , even meticulously planning her future without him .
However , now he He wanted to live to protect her .
He wanted to live to stay by his grandfathers side through old age .
He wanted to carry the weight of their world on There were too many things to do .
But no matte no matter how difficult it was , he wanted to live .
Alrigha Odalys responded , uniling up at him .
At first marrying Percival had been nothing more than a a means to escape the Stewart family .
Healing him had been an unexpected detour .
always belonged there Everything they had endured together had bound her too tigluly to walk away .
sad shown her something unexpected .
She wanted to be part of the Stewart family .
Or perhaps , deep down , she had Youre tired , are your first Wuirver Percival saish motions lingered at the moment , there was plenty of time to face them later .
Life stretched out i out long before them .
dirty clothes .
Nodding , she quickly turned to leave , heading back to her room .
At his suggestion , Cdalys became aware of hers Percival watched her retreating figure until she disappeared into her room .
Only then did he make his way to the study .
After her shower , Odalys dried her hair and leaned against the bed , her gaze drifting to the moonlight spilling through the floor to ceiling window , Time tunnels , the j e junction of energy .
If the two are connected , does that mean only I can open the time tunnel ? she murmured .
The nights mysteries and the time tunnel weighed heavily on her mind .
She held her breath , trying to stop herself from thinking about it further .
But the scene from tonight kept replaying in her head .
Unable to shake it off , she hurriedly climbed out of bed and saw a figure standing outside the window .
When she focused her gaze , she recognized it was Percivals father , Morpheus .
He was holding a cup , tilting his head slightly as he met her eyes .
Then , he raised his hand and gestured for her to come closer .
Morpheus , Odalys whispered as she walked barefoot to the floor to ceiling window .
Although Morpheus was sitting under the tree in the courtyard , his figure seemed to be right outside her window .
Oddly enough , she didnt feel afraid .
Instead , she reached out and took the cup he offered her