Chapter 853 Back Home, Meeting The Family

Chapter 853 Back Home, Meeting The Family

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The bright sun atop the blue skies, the beautiful green plains, the big forests, and the village we knew and loved, although a bit larger than before, as more buildings kept being built around this once small place.

It was still the same in my heart, the old houses had not been taken down, and the feeling of coming back home, like nothing else I've ever felt took over my entire body and soul.

I felt so at ease here, for some reason...

"I'm back!"

I opened my house's door using the key my parents gave me, as I heard my entire family scream in commotion once they heard me.

"We're back!"

Erika also called them, everyone quickly rushed towards us, storming in. The rest of my friends had gone back to their houses, and Elizabeth decided to visit the church with Erdrich.Ñøv€l-B1n was the first platform to present this chapter.

Elfriedden accompanied Chris to his family's house, as Chris had promised him a meal with his family. At first Elfriedden didn't wanted to but ended going anyways.

"Is it Blake?! He's back! Blake is back! And Erika too!"

Grandma was the first one to come running, she happily hugged me while riding her big goat spirit that carried her everywhere.

"Hello grandma, nice to meet you again."

"Grandma!"

lightsnοvεl We hugged her tightly, as she kissed us and hugged us back.

"I'm so happy to see you again! You didn't even notify us you were coming, you little rascals! Did you wanted it to be a surprise?" Laughed my grandmother.

"Yeah! So we could surprise you!" Erika giggled.

"We brought a lot of souvenirs." I smiled. "How have you been, grandma?"

"I'm fine, don't worry about me!" She smiled gently. "Though, my legs hurt a lot when I try to walk... But I guess it is part of getting old, hohoh! This lady's body is not what it used to be..."

"I-I see..." I sighed a bit.

"Hahaha, I'm not saying it's bad, I'm just happy." I smiled. "We used to be dirt poor back then, I'm sure it's not just the money I send back home, you two have been earning much better, right? Also you're excerpt of taxes, so it is easier to save money."

"Yeah, life has been quite good. We've been thinking about building another house around." My father said. "There's a constant amount of new people coming in and out. Opening some inns or renting houses to new noble families wouldn't be a bad business."

"Actually, that's an excellent idea, father." I nodded. "To be expected of my father! You've got a good eye for business."

"Hahaha! I've learned a few tricks from my crafty son." Laughed my father. "Now come on, let's go! You too Erika!"

"Y-Yes!" Erika nodded cheerfully. "Come on mom, get in already! Why are you outside?"

"A-Ah, right..."

Cattalina walked inside the house while looking embarrassed. She felt so much gratitude for my humble family raising his daughter that she always felt overwhelmed when she came here.

"Oh, Cattalina! Welcome back!" My mother greeted her without any formalities. "Come in! We've got some fancy tea! I'm sure a lady like you will like it!"

"Yeah! Don't be shy!" My father invited her.

"T-Thank you so much." Cattalina smiled gently. "I am still very grateful to you all for helping my daughter when there was nobody for her... Seeing her feel so at home in here makes me feel rather joyous and... slightly sorrowful at the same time. Because I... I couldn't be there for her."

Everyone remained in silence after she said those words. But my grandmother gently patted her arms with a smile.

"Don't sweat the details, girl. Erika is a part of our family, that's about it!" She said.

"Y-Yeah! As mom said." My mother nodded. "We did what we just had to do! Don't feel indebted."

"Just relax. This is your house too from now on!" My father smiled. "You can come visit us at any time. We've got a bunch of extra rooms after the recent renovations."

"Thank you... Thank you so much." However, Cattalina kept thanking us, as she started crying.

"Aw, mom, it's fine." Erika hugged her back.

Perhaps I was slightly wrong about her. To feel so overwhelmed over such simple hospitality and kindness.

She must have gone through a lot of terrible things through her life...

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