The Return of the War Legate

Chapter 257

It was an old house that was built more than two decades ago. © NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved.

It was already dark out and the lights inside the house were turned on. A gaunt middle-aged woman was bustling about in the kitchen.

The door flew open and Juno entered the house in her wheelchair. “I’m home, Mother!”

The woman came out of the kitchen. She said when she saw her daughter, “You’re home, Juno, Go and do your homework Dinner will be ready soon.”

Juno looked at her sickly-looking mother and said smilingly, “A very important guest is coming to our home today, Mother. I’ll cook!”

Juno’s mother was named Isla Zabel. Ever since her husband passed, she carried the heavy responsibility of raising her daughter on her own. Afterward, a road accident took her daughter’s legs and isla almost lost her will to live after going through two soul-crushing incidents.

Luckily, Juno had been strong enough to survive the ordeal. She did not give in to despair just because of her disability. On the contrary, it motivated her to go further in life. She was an obedient, sensible daughter who would always repay her mother’s kindness with smiles.

Isla felt comforted, seeing her daughter live so joyously.

Upon hearing Juno’s remark, Isla was puzzled. “Juno, is your friend from school coming over for dinner?”

Juno had already headed into the kitchen. She was capable of cooking and doing house chores even though she was in a wheelchair. Isla had no choice but to work to support them so Juno had to care for

herself at home.

“Not my friend,” answered Juno.

“It must be a teacher then. Is your homeroom teacher coming? Did you do something bad at school?”

“No, but it is someone very important. He was Father’s friend.”

Isla’s eyebrows instantly furrowed. She said, “Juno, there are many swindlers these days. Don’t fall for people’s deceit. Anyone who pretends to be your father’s friend is not a good person.

“Have you forgotten how your uncle and his family tricked us?”

Isla was worried that her daughter would be deceived.

Juno shook her head and said smilingly, “He’s different from the swindlers. He really was Father’s friend. Moreover, I believe that you know him too.

Isla asked, “Who is he?”

“War Legate Draco!” Juno said excitedly, “The man in my painting came to the school today. The legate is far more handsome and taller than I imagined. I really like him.

“Moreover, he even told the class a story about Father.”

Juno was a sensible child even though she was still young. She would turn eighteen years old soon and could understand the fickleness of human nature.

Isla was startled upon hearing this name. “Jus, you must’ve been deceived. There are quite a number of people pretending to be the legate to deceive others these days. How could an important person like the legate possibly come to our house?” While Isla was speaking, someone knocked on the door.

Juno was excited and said, “Get the door quickly, Mother. It must be him.”

“Umm…

Isla heaved a sigh upon seeing her daughter’s excitement. She furrowed her eyebrows and went to answer the door.

Adrian, who was carrying a bag of gifts, showed up before her eyes.

Isla looked Adrian up and down before saying, “You’re the legate that Juno was referring to, right? I’m sorry but I don’t trust you. You should leave “