Lydia’s lips curved into a gentle smile as she gave a small nod. “Yeah.” Deep down, she clung to the hope that somewhere in this world, another Vision Rejuvenation Grass might be out there, waiting to be found.
Connor had lunch with Lydia, then headed back up the mountain. By the time they finished lunch, the rain had faded away, leaving Mount Gemspire wrapped in drifting clouds. The whole place felt even more mysterious, the mist making everything look dreamlike and out of reach.
Connor searched the mountain, moving slowly, eyes scanning every patch of earth. He didn’t want to miss a single inch. Damien and his team followed, just as careful, combing through the undergrowth alongside him. Honestly, Damien had already led his men over the mountain the moment he got the order. They’d checked every corner. There wasn’t the faintest sign of the Vision Rejuvenation Grass.
The rain-soaked wind was chilly as it swept past, and Connor felt like there was a stone pressing on his chest, so heavy he could barely catch his breath. Everywhere he looked, the mountain was bursting with green, but to him, it all seemed faded and gray. He’d walked these paths so many times, each step now felt sharp, almost painful, like he was walking on knives.
Once again, he found himself in the old clearing. This was where the Vision Rejuvenation Grass used to bloom, its flowers once bright and full of life. Now, the place was just empty and bare.
Connor crouched down, his fingers shaking as he brushed the dirt. All those memories rushed back, crashing over him like a wave. “If only I hadn’t used it back then…” His voice was rough and low, every word soaked in regret and heartbreak.
He knew he couldn’t turn back time, but his mind kept slipping into those impossible what-ifs. If he hadn’t used up the Vision Rejuvenation Grass, maybe there’d still be hope for Lydia’s eyes. Maybe things wouldn’t be this broken.
From a distance, Damien watched, anxiety twisting in his chest. He’d never seen Connor like this before. The man who was always calm, always in control, now looked completely lost, like the life had been drained right out of him.
Damien opened his mouth, struggling to say something, anything that might help. But the words just wouldn’t come. All he could do was stand by, silent and helpless.


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Olha a história bem boa só algumas coisas são chatas ( nesse tipo de história sempre troca as filhas pela a da empregada ou então pegam uma menina pra criar) pelo menos eles tratam a filha bem só enche o saco que até agora a Lucinda tá lá enchendo ! Fora isso tá bom Connor é um fofo a família dela a ama muito só Lucinda pra abaixar o nível do livro já era pra ter resolvido isso e fazer ela pagar mais tudo bem li um livro chinês que era parecido só algumas coisas diferentes ,ais mesma coisa tipo ela salvou o Connor no início lá ela salvava o avô dele , no chinês ela não tinha um irmão mais novo com os pais adotivos , a mãe dela tinha 2 irmãos e todos os avós estavam vivos mais história quase igual e tem coisas tipo o triângulo que lá TB tinha até a Lucinda que no chines TB ficou o livro todo aprontando só no final a família descobria e se livrava dela aí ela ia morar com o cara que ela usa pra disfarçar que não gosta do Connor aí depois ainda quase matava a irmã dele e a mãe dele que ele via como ela era...
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