In this world, people marry early. Engagements were decided before coming of age, and once they grew up, they married and had children. It was normal here, but fear was still fear.
For a while, father and son walked side by side in silence. Only the sound of their steps on the stone path could be heard.
At last, Ethan stopped and turned around to face Herion.
"Herion, I will not force you or impose any decision because it is your life and your choice," he said slowly.
Herion looked up, surprised by the calm tone.
"Remember, choices have consequences, so choose wisely," Ethan continued. "But I can only advise you one thing."
He held Herion's shoulder firmly.
"For you, they might only be a single chapter in the book of life, but for them, you might be their entire book. So think carefully before deciding."
After saying that, Ethan turned around and walked away, leaving Herion standing there with a stiff and shocked expression.
