He came within an hour.


    Madisyn wasted no time, heading to the kitchen to prepare the medicine for Howard.


    As she entered the kitchen, she caught sight of her mother cooking.


    “Mom, do you need any help?” Madisyn offered, her voice light.


    “No, sweetheart.


    You stay with Howard.


    I haven’t seen him this talkative in a long time.


    ”


    She paused, her eyes softening as she added with a wistful sigh, ““Madisyn, you know, Howard really likes you.


    ”


    Madisyn felt a warm glow spread through her chest at her mother’s words.


    “He’s a good man, Mom,” she replied, her voice tinged with quiet determination.


    “I’ll do everything I can to help him get better.


    ”


    “Alright,” ine replied, thinking Madisyn meant she could make Howard willing to open up.


    She didn’t dwell on it and returned to her cooking.


    The medicine needed time to simmer, filling the kitchen with a soft, herbal scent.


    By noon, ine had finished preparing the meal and called, “Howard, Madisyn, lunch is ready!”


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    The rich aroma wafted through the air, surprising Madisyn.


    She hadn’t expected her mother to be such a skilled cook.


    With a smile, she wheeled Howard to the table.


    As they reached the table, Madisyn saw the spread—four beautifully arranged dishes and a steaming pot of soup.


    She couldn’t help but give ine a thumbs-up.


    “Mom, you’re amazing!”


    ine grinned,dling soup into their bowls.


    “Of course I am.


    Now dig in and let me know what you think.


    ”


    Madisyn eagerly blew on her soup and took a sip when it was still hot, only to find herself struggling to swallow.


    The excitement in her eyes dimmed, and she quickly nced over at Howard.


    Howard, however, sipped his soup without flinching.


    He even turned to ine with a warm smile.


    “Mom, this is delicious.


    ”


    ine, who hadn’t shared a meal with Howard in what felt like a lifetime, was visibly touched.


    Her eyes grew misty as she said, “Have some more, sweetheart.


    You’ve lost so much weight.


    I offered to get you a servant, but you refused.


    ”


    Without waiting for a reply, shedled more soup into his bowl, her concern evident in every movement.


    Madisyn noticed the faint, enduring smile on Howard’s face, and a sense of warmth filled her heart.


    Howard was truly a kind and gentle soul.


    Seeing Howard ept the soup so graciously, ine beamed with happiness and gave him the rest of it.


    Howard epted it all with the same gentle smile, never once hinting at the soup’s taste.


    Madisyn couldn’t help but admire his kindness.


    She decided to try the other dishes, which, thankfully, were quite good.


    It seemed her mom’s culinary skills excelled in every other area except soup-making.


    “Howard,” ine said softly, her voice filled with affection, “I’ll make sure to cook for you more often, whenever I can.


    ”


    “Mom, you know I can manage on my own.


    Don’t worry about me.


    I’ll let you know if I need anything,” Howard replied softly.


    ine’s face flickered with a hint of sadness, but she quickly masked it with a smile and nodded.


    “Alright.


    ”