As for finding information about her biological parents, she chose to keep that detail confidential for now. After all, everything remained uncertain.

Alfy nodded, showing her comprehension.

“In that case, I’ll return to Yata with you.”

Despite Jaxen being in Granville, Katelyn’s absence would make things far less thrilling.

Katelyn’s gaze naturally fell on Jaxen. He appeared completely at ease, offering a relaxed smile as he said, “I’ll definitely join you, but I’ll arrive a bit later. I still have some tasks to finish up here.”

He had devoted much of his recent time to Alfy, which had caused his other responsibilities to accumulate. With Alfy and Katelyn departing, he saw an opportunity to tackle his backlog.

Katelyn accepted his plan without hesitation and offered Alfy a gentle smile, saying, “I’m okay with whatever decision you make.” Vincent chose to remain quiet, observing their interaction.

It was uncommon for all four to share a meal, and the ambiance was notably pleasant.

Later, instead of asking Vincent to drive her home, Katelyn opted to take Alfy back directly, saving Vincent the drive.

Once Katelyn and Alfy arrived home, they packed for their trip and then settled down on the sofa to watch TV.

Cradling a cup of warm milk, Alfy turned to Katelyn and said, “When we’re back in Yata, I’d like you to meet my uncle. You haven’t met him yet, have you?”

To Alfy, Katelyn was as significant as her uncle. Her wish was for Katelyn and her uncle to become acquainted, envisioning a harmonious future for them all. This thought alone filled Alfy with joy. Witnessing the eager look in Alfy’s eyes, Katelyn found herself unable to decline and responded, “Sure.” She wondered what kind of person Alfy’s uncle was.

Alfy’s enthusiasm soared, and she leaped from the sofa, bouncing with joy.

“Great! You should stay at my house then. My uncle will definitely like that.”

A smile flickered across Katelyn’s face.

“That might not be the best idea. I won’t be traveling alone; Mr. Adams will accompany me. I have several commitments to manage, and it would be more practical to stay in a hotel.”

Handling numerous tasks, particularly those involving Elora, required some space. It was prudent to maintain a bit of distance.

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Although slightly saddened, Alfy grasped the necessity of Katelyn’s schedule and, showing understanding, nodded.

“Okay.” She resettled on the sofa and polished off her milk.

Katelyn, amused by Alfy’s acceptance, laughed softly and tousled her hair.

“Make sure you get to bed early. We need you fresh for the journey.”

After all, the trip from Granville to Yata was no short excursion.

Alfy responded with a bright, “Okay!”

Her cuteness was impossible to resist, and Katelyn couldn’t help but pinch her cheeks before heading to her own room.

Before they knew it, the day to depart for Yata had arrived for Katelyn, Vincent, and the rest of their party. At the break of dawn, they all came together at the airport.

Yet, as they moved through security, Katelyn caught sight of an unexpected figure and exclaimed, “Why is he here?”

Vincent followed Katelyn’s gaze, only to find himself locking eyes with Austen.

Austen’s response was a cold, brief, and dismissive glance before he turned away without a flicker of emotion. Without so much as a word, he picked up his belongings and made his way toward the boarding gate, his demeanor devoid of warmth. It was as if they were strangers passing in a crowd to him.

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