Charlotte rushed into the chamber, her face etched with worry. Leon and Rebecca hurried to meet her.

"Master's wife? Why are you here?" Leon asked, bewildered.

Rebecca held her head in confusion, her wide eyes spinning. "I am so lost—first, Master insisted on coming to the Sea Dragon Clan, and now Aunt Charlotte just shows up out of nowhere! It feels like I’m missing part of the story."

Charlotte looked at Leon, a mixture of urgency and relief crossing her face. But now was not the time to catch up. She quickly made her way to the icy bed.

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