Elías decided to stay at the Volkov estate, but he made it clear that he needed his own space. Dmitri respected his wishes, giving him a separate suite of rooms and allowing him the freedom to come and go as he pleased.
He spent his days observing Dmitri, watching him interact with his staff, listening to his conversations, and witnessing his commitment to his newfound pursuits. He saw a genuine effort in Dmitri's actions, a sincerity that he hadn't seen before.
He accompanied Dmitri on his visits to the orphanages and community centers, witnessing firsthand the positive impact he was having on the lives of others. He saw the way Dmitri listened to the children, the genuine compassion in his eyes, and the respect he showed to the staff.
He also spent time with Dmitri in his art studio, watching him paint, listening to him talk about his creative process. He saw a vulnerability in Dmitri that he had never seen before, a willingness to open himself up and share his deepest emotions.
Slowly, Elías began to let his guard down, allowing himself to believe that Dmitri had truly changed. He started to engage in more open and honest conversations with him, sharing his own thoughts and feelings, and allowing himself to be vulnerable in return.
The trust was still fragile, and there were moments of doubt and hesitation. But with each passing day, the bond between them grew stronger, fueled by their shared commitment to healing and forgiveness.