Hades finally reached the reception hall, unaware of who might be waiting for him.
But the moment his eyes fell on the woman sitting awkwardly in front of Kaelith, he froze.
"M-Mom?" He could hardly believe what he was seeing. His mother, who rarely left the house, was here—in the Dragon's Realm? That was beyond shocking.
"Hades!" Quintessa shot to her feet, relief flashing across her face at the sight of someone familiar in such a strange place.
Hades quickly walked over and pulled his mother into his arms.
Feeling her warmth after so long, he felt something inside him soften.
Quintessa's eyes turned misty as she held her son tightly, her hands trembling slightly.
Meanwhile, Kaelith sat nearby, trying hard to keep her emotions in check.
She knew it would look ridiculous to feel jealous right now—but she couldn't help it.
Her son had never hugged her like that before.
So unfair...
