THE GENERAL'S DISGRACED HEIR

Chapter 175: Chapter 175: NEW SISTER?

David sat on the edge of a marble fountain, watching the stars shimmer above like scattered fragments of a forgotten dream. The garden around him was tranquil, its air filled with the gentle rustling of leaves and the faint scent of night-blooming flowers.

The water beside him glistened under the starlight, casting shimmering reflections that danced in rhythm with his own thoughts. In the cool evening silence, memories flooded his mind—visions of another world, another life filled with struggle, bloodshed, and a relentless pursuit to rid the darkness that once plagued his world.

Back on Earth, he had known hardship like no other, fighting battles he hadn't always won and paying prices he hadn't always been willing to pay. The memories were raw, edged with bitterness and loss, yet here he was in a new world, with powers he could scarcely comprehend and endless potential within his grasp.

Power… real, undeniable power.

Here, he wasn't a weapon for someone else's war; he was the master of his own destiny. And as long as he drew breath, he'd grow stronger. His mother's face flickered across his mind, a fleeting warmth amidst the shadows of his past.

"I'll be the light, Mum," he whispered, his voice barely breaking the stillness of the night.

But then, a gentle voice interrupted his reverie. "Are you doing okay?"

Startled, David turned and found Ashley standing nearby, her expression soft, her eyes curious yet filled with warmth. Her auburn hair caught the light from the fountain's glow, creating a delicate halo that framed her face. Without a word, he scooted over, making space for her on the fountain's edge. Ashley's lips curved into a smile as she tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear and settled beside him.

For a moment, silence fell between them, a comfortable silence where words seemed unnecessary. David could feel her presence, grounding him, pulling him back from the weight of his memories. It was strange—he had been alone with his burdens for so long, but sitting beside Ashley, he felt a quiet solace that soothed his restless mind.

"The stars are beautiful tonight," Ashley murmured, breaking the silence.

David nodded, glancing back up at the sky. "Yeah… they remind me of something I used to chase, something just out of reach."

Ashley tilted her head, her gaze softening. "Do you still chase it?"

David hesitated, feeling the weight of his past lift slightly as he answered, "Maybe not in the same way. I have a chance to be more than what I was."

Ashley's smile grew, and she placed a gentle hand on his shoulder. "Then maybe you've already found it."

David looked at her, and for the first time in a long time, he felt a flicker of peace. The stars above seemed to shine a little brighter, their light mingling with the warmth of the moment, as if blessing this small reprieve from his haunted past.

The night was serene, with the stars casting a gentle light across the garden, their twinkling reflections rippling over the fountain's surface. David sat in contemplative silence, his gaze fixed on the dark sky, his thoughts drifting far from this world. Back on Earth, he'd walked a lonely path, filled with endless battles and haunted by scars invisible to most.

David had no true lovers back on Earth. In this new world, Ashley was just an acquaintance, and there was nothing particularly special between them—just a presence he found unexpectedly comforting.

With Ashley by his side, he found himself caught off-guard, her presence an unexpected comfort he didn't quite know how to name. He admired her. There was a charm about her—a warmth that seemed to reach past the walls he'd built around himself.

Just as he was losing himself in these thoughts, her voice cut through the quiet, pulling him back. "David," she began softly, "can I ask you something?"

He glanced at her, a small smile playing at the corners of his mouth. "Go ahead."

She hesitated,

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