Ashton locked eyes with the woman before him, each lost in their own thoughts.
He was slightly stunned, wondering about the blind date Irene had supposedly set up. He fought to restrain the Drakell technique surging toward the chosen maiden and reined in his aggressive energy.
He asked, “And who might you be?”
“I’m Miranda Sterling,” Miranda replied.
She tilted her head slightly and gave Ashton another look, murmuring under her breath, “He’s actually quite good -looking…”
“You’re finally back, Ash!”
It was then that Irene’s familiar voice rang out as she hurried outside. She froze when she caught sight of him, her eyes glistening with tears.
She could see the profound exhaustion and the storm of emotions in Ashton’s gaze-a sense of weariness typically reserved for those who have endured significant trials.
Irene held Ashton in a gentle embrace, her voice still as gentle as ever as she said, “I’ve cooked something good for you, Ash. If you’ve had enough of everything, come back and live with me.
“You see, we can live right here in this small place. I’ve saved all the money you sent me-it’s more than enough to support us both for the rest of our lives, Ash.”
Ashton felt a pang in his chest, his composure nearly crumbling. He realized that while the world judged him by his achievements, only his mother cared about his well-being.
He smiled and said, “I’m doing well, Mom. How have you been feeling lately?”
“I’m doing really well! I haven’t even finished all the spiritual medicine you sent me! I mean, look at me. Don’t I look younger than before?”
Irene’s eyes twinkled as she led Miranda over to Ashton. “You should meet Ashton, my son, Miranda. He’s quite handsome, isn’t he? Your mother and I agreed that you two should get to know each other.
“You’re both still young, so you two should spend some time together and see where it goes. Your mother and I would be thrilled if it works out between you two. It’d bring our families even closer!”
Miranda’s face flushed with mild embarrassment as she forced a faint smile. “What on earth are you talking about, Madam Lowe?”

Is tournament was the largest gathering of its kind, where Linton Island’s criminal underworld leaders settled territorial disputes and where it stood.
ed at Miranda with interest, pausing briefly as he caught her faint, teasing smile. He found her name liar and couldn’t help but wonder if she was the daughter of Aaron Sterling, one of the major power the criminal underworld of Linton Island.
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