Chapter 963 Bitter Truths (2/2)

"Take care of yourself"

"You too"

After Evander sat on the couch and was about to meditate, an old man in a butler uniform poured him tea But the tea overflowed froed woman in a maid uniform put down some snacks and stood like a statue The snacks were burnt and the plate was on the edge of the table

Evander looked at Anna and Richard with pity

Anna was heartbroken after learning the news And she spent whole days sobbing in her rooh he long knew Anna treasured Sarah, seeing her breakdown made him realize that the bond between Anna and Sarah was more of a mother-child and less of a maid-mistress

And Richard…the old man served his father Albert for decades, then served him for decades and finally went to Varian this year

Richard was first ih they he couldn't stay with Varian due to the boy running around frequently, the old man developed a fondness for him

Since Varian's death, Richard couldn't smile properly and was always dazed at work

"I'll return by evening" Evander waved his hand and walked to the neighborhood park in the disguise of an oldthat he'd rather come to a public park and meditate on a boulder

The park was filled with the laughter of children enjoying the in the park wouldCouples would confess their lover Friends would chat about their days

Evander's wounded heart felt at peace in this atot

'Stage One: Exchange injuries for strength'

'Stage Two: Exchange potential for strength'

'State Three: Exchange vitality for strength'

'Stage Four: Exchange—'

Evander frowned at the final stage He tried to read it but he couldn't It felt like the words were athe final stage

After he read every word he could, Evander understood the reason The fourth stage was er than the rest and in a way, the ultimate es

'Stage One will help e Till ns'

'Stage Three…would n'

'Then what about Stage Four?'

Evander breathed out gently and focused on channeling his aura in a certain way

For the next hborhood of Joral City, Mars, Evander continued to es and was progressing in the third

To his and every powerhouse's surprise, the abyssals didn't make a ilant about the upcoress and stopped worrying about the war

"Old irl named Mia called out in her cute voice