Chapter 115

**Tzalmon Point of View**

My whole being felt a little lighter compared to the heavy guilt and disappointment I was feeling from all these months.

When my zeroed on the little figure who was playing in the garden with a rabbit, I was only an inch away from going there to hug him and expose myself to him.

Although he was playing in the garden that belongs to Winters residence, I can easily see what was happening from the window of my bedroom. On one hand, I was happy to see my son so happy and carefree while on the other hand, I was also angry at myself for not being able have him by my side.

That is my prince there and I cannot even go and talk to him. This is indeed a torture.

Igses and Noemi were running around, chasing their own pets while Liam was playing along with them, sometimes picking them up, throwing them in air and catching them back in his arms and sometimes, teasing them until they attack him back.

Mrs. and Mr. Winters are relaxing on chairs in the garden while they are both smiling and tearing up. I could clearly see them getting emotional over their grandson and must have been feeling helpless due to the current situations.

So am I, to be honest.

This particular situation got to this extent was all because of me so not only can I not meet Eblilis and Igses, I also have to carry the heavy burden of guilt that seems to be increasing by passing day.

It was only when I saw that the Winters are slowly getting close to Eblilis and Igses that I felt a little lighter.

Sigh! If only there is a medicine for regret.

"Sir Marcus invited Lady Dawn to go to the Kids zone market along with them and she agreed reluctantly, Majesty." Eelk informed.

"She was reluctant?" I asked softly, all the while not taking my eyes from my son.

"Yes, Majesty. It was understandable though!" He sighed sadly.

"Understandable? She should be happy to be able to meet her family and get close to them, shouldn't that be the case." Why would she be so reluctant when her father was the one who is taking the initiative to get close to her?

I'm quite sure that she loves her father more than her mother or brother and I could tell she respects him to the point of worship.

"Majesty, I -" Eelk stopped and did not talk anymore. I glanced back at him for a second and turned back to peek into the Winters garden.

"What is it, tell me." I ordered leaving him no choice.

He was silent for a while before he inhaled deeply and started to talk, "Majesty, I will be a little impudent now when I tell my thoughts, please forgive me." Impudent?

I thought for a while and nodded, asking him to just tell his mind out. "Majesty, I apologize beforehand but you are still looking at everyone like they are your subject and you are their king. This is a different world and here, compassion rules. People here are emotional, judgmental, simple yet extravagant and most importantly, free-minded. Say, Lady Dawn's identity was wiped off from the existence and Winters doesn't remember her. She knew this and according to her, Winters are close to her son because he was cute and all but not because they are family."

"They are still getting close enough, shouldn't she be happy?"

"Majesty, she is scared!" Eelk exclaimed in exasperation.

Scared of what?

"When she first came back to her world, she lost the only hope she ever had; her family. Now that she saw them again, met them again, getting close to them again, she is scared that this might go adversely for her. She might not want to get happy because she fears that when she finally accepts them, something might happen and they might forget her again and all her hope will be shattered yet again. Lady Dawn is protecting herself from another breakdown. Her parents are now living in the same city as her, playing with her son, doing business with her; to be able to see them often and yet to pretend they have no relation with her must be tormenting, sir."

My body immediately went still after I heard Eelk. Indeed he was impudent but what he said is right.

He was right that Eblilis was an emotional person who attaches great importance to family and friends. For her to control herself and pretend to have no connection with the Winters must be -

She must've been truly scared for several possibilities!

As the realization dawned unto me, I couldn't help but feel even more terrible than before.

"It now depends on how the Winters handle it from their side and how the fate plays for everyone. Right now, all we can do is work on breaking the restrictions." After thinking for a while, I said in a rough tone.

Although what I said might sound a little heartless, I am also helpless here. This is also the first time that something was so out of my hands. So until I can make the take back the spell I casted on her identity, I cannot truly start on the path of redemption.

Until then, I can leave the rest to fates, who seems to love to play with me an Eblilis a lot.

"But Majesty, didn't you say the key to break the restriction might lie in young prince's hands?"

"According to what one of my ancestors wrote in his journals, the cause, effect and the solution is the same. Igses can use his powers freely, that means he might be the solution for breaking the restrictions. However, his powers are not trained or taught by us and his use of his powers depended on his own comprehension. In that case finding a solution from him has several variables attached to it." And there is also Eblilis.

As much as I don't want to think about it, this might also have something to do with Eblilis as well. It was unintentional on their part but the person who was born and fated to break us free might also have the influence of constricting our powers.

However, if my theory is right, then the restrictions on our powers are completely unintentional and even they might not know about it.

"Ah, this sounds so complicated. You decided to meet Lady Dawn only when you take the spell back and to do that the restrictions should break and for the restrictions to break away, we still have to meet Lady Dawn and young prince. This is truly an unsolvable knot, Majesty." True, it's tricky indeed!

"Let's still proceed with the original plan. We will try other means possible if any." After thinking for a while I waved my hand, gesturing him to leave.

I turned my attention to the neighbor garden again and saw that Mrs. Winters brought plates of some fruits and snacks and called for everyone to eat.

Igses forked fruit pieces first and dipped in chocolate before eating happily. The three Winters were so happy to see the little one eat heartily that Mrs. Winters even had tears in her eyes again.

I leaned a little close to the glass window and opened it slightly to hear what they are talking about. If it was a mortal then it would be impossible but my six senses are still heightened so I took the advantage of it.

"- beat him." Little girl Noemi said, grinning like a bandit.

"Idiot. I told you many times not to use your fist when things can go better by using brain." Igses reprimanded with an angry scoff causing Noemi to punch him on his arm.

"Alright, no fighting." Liam soon went between them and stopped them from fighting. Both Igses and Noemi glared at each other and turned their head in different directions.

That was really adorable to watch them like that. Anyone can see that even though both the kids are bickering, they are extremely close friends.

"Uncle Liam, my mamma create large buildings, what do you do?" Igses swallowed a piece of fruit and asked with a smile.

"I juat got into university; the classes will start in a month. I'm going for Sports Sciences and Management." Igses and Noemi looked clueless and scratched their heads in confusion.

"Uncle Liam can you please speak in English." Noemi asked making everyone laugh.

"I'm interested in Archery, I already won several district and state championships. I want to do it on a large scale now so this course helps me with in depth training and management abilities."

"Archery? Then can you also teach me? It sounds interesting." Igses pleaded with a flattering smile that made me choke on my saliva.

This little one, where did he learn such skills?

Liam, of course, without a doubt accepted eagerly and went on tell them what archery is about.

It was then when Liam was talking, Igses suddenly turned to where I was standing and looked pointedly at my window and turned back his attention to what Liam was saying.

For a moment there, I thought he saw me with how he accurately able to look right into my eyes. However, I was relieved that the window glass is black and no one can see in from out.

He must've just instinctively felt eyes on him. How can he see through a dark glass?

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