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“After a long pause, Odalys finally shifted her gaze away.
happened to pass by earlier and saw all those freshly dyed fabrics hanging in your courtyard. They look like they’re from a family tradition, and the dyeing is exceptional.” Odalys suddenly spoke up.
“Brandon paused, his gaze becoming deeper as he stared at her.
“Odalys didn’t flinch under his intense gaze. She calmly held his stare, her eyes revealing many emotions that he couldn’t quite understand.
Yes, these fabrics are rare measures, ones that used to be reserved only for the royal family,” Brandon replied nonchalantly and his tone betrayed his pride and sense of accomplishment
“When the subject of fabric came up, his eyes seemed to light up.
Really? Could we see them? Or maybe… do you make clothes here” Freya asked eagerly.
“All of Freya’s clothes were custom–made, with someone responsible for ensuring the quality. The brand didn’t matter to her. She only cared about the quality. Freya thought the fabric that was only available to royalty had to be top–tier.
Tm too old to work now,” Brandon said, shaking his head as he watched their growing interest.
“He looked frail despite his outward appearance of vitality, and though his steps were quick, he seemed to tire easily.
“Freya lowered her voice. “Why don’t you teach the younger generation? You could open a shop in one of the big cities and pass down this craft. Let others see your work. Otherwise, if these crafts are forgotten or lost, it would be a real shame.”
Brandon’s eyes grew distant as he heard her words. He stared at them, but his gaze seemed to drift past them, as though lost in thought.
Pass it on. he whispered under his breath.
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“Odalys didn’t speak, simply standing quietly, her eyes narrowing slightly as she observed Brandon.
“His hands were shaking. He gripped the armrest of the lounge chair tightly as if he wanted to rise but couldn’t. Odalys understood immediately.
“Why?“” Odalys murmured softly.
They all turned toward Odalys as she stepped forward, crouching beside Brandon and focusing on
“Everyone around Ther froze, instantly quieting. They
his hands.
The camera’s broken]
“What’s going on? Why did it cut out so suddenly? We can’t see the live stream anymore.]
“Oh no, that courtyard has to have some story to it. Why did it stop filming once they went inside? Could it be something we’re not supposed to
“What’s happening? Can someone from the production team explain! I was just getting into it. Are we done for today! It’s only 8 PM]
“The viewers were left confused. As soon as they entered the courtyard, the livestream flickered several times and then went completely black.
“Not long after, the production team seemed to notice something was wrong.
The cameraman stared in disbelief at the camera he was holding, realizing the screen had gone black. He quickly put it down to check, but it was still dark
“Kenny, this is so strange. Why can’t we get it to work?” the cameraman muttered to himself.
“At that moment, Stellan walked on
lover to them.
***Kenny, how about we wrap up the live stream fo
for today? It’d be a good opportunity to relax, Stellan said thoughtfully, glancing at the teams.
“Kenny looked at the broken camera, then at the exhausted crew. He knew they hadn’t had much rest lately.
“Alright, we can continue tomorrow. Let’s head over to Group A and check on them,” Kenny replied, not pressing the issue further.
“After all, with the equipe broken, there wasn’t much th signaled for the production team to pack up.
much they could do. Streaming with a phone just wasn’t realistic. Kenny waved his hand and
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“The group arrived in full force, and as they left, it was just as dramatic. The large courtyard was now left empty, save for a few members of Group
“After the production team walked away, Stellan stepped forward and closed the gate to the courtyard before turning to walk toward them.
“What?” Brandon was still lying there, confused as to why Odalys had suddenly asked him that question.
“What exactly is she trying to say? A flash of sharpness crossed his eyes, but there was also a trace of confusion, mostly suspicion.
“Odalys crouched beside him and gently lifted his wrist. She glanced at it and said, “Your tendon has been damaged. That’s why you can’t use your hand properly. Even sitting up was a struggle for you.”
“Why haven’t you sought treatment?” Odalys lowered her voice, speaking calmly.
“Freya
aand Selah were both stunned and even Stellan froze in place.
“They hadn’t expected Odalys to spot Brandon’s tendon injury so quickly. In reality, very few people ever had their tendons deliberately damaged.
Who are you!” Brandon immediately became wary, his eyes flashing with a dangerous look as he stared at Odalys.
“Odalys saw the wariness in his gaze, and the smile on her lips deepened.
“When the mentioned his injury, she had only intended to test Brandon’s reaction. Based on how he responded, it was clear this injury was no accident. It had been intentionally inflicted.
“Moreover, his reaction told her that he was no ordinary hermit who lived alone in a remote area. He had probably returned to his old home only after some kind of incident, perhaps to escape danger.
“Odalys lowered her voice. “I’m part of the production team for the variety show. I was invited here. It just so happens that I know a bit about medicine, and I noticed you’ve been immobile, so I thought your hand might be injured.
“It seems I was right. Your tendon must have been broken for a w
a while, and you’ve never had it treated, which is why you can’t use it properly.”
“Brandon looked somewhat surprised. “You know medicine?” he asked, clearly taken aback.
“Unless someone was an experienced doctor, it was nearly impossible to detect an injury like that just by looking. But Odalys appeared to be no
older than twenty.
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is a practitioner of traditional medicine. I’ve been learning under him since I was little. Odalys said softly
“She then politely extended her hand toward him, offering “Would you mind if I checked your injury? Maybe I can help you heal it?
“Hearing her offer, Brandon let out a self–deprecating laugh. “I’m almost 50 years old. At my age, it doesn’t matter whether I get treated or not,” he said, shrugging casually.
“His gaze turned intense as he looked at Odalys and added, “Besides, you’re so young. Even if you’ve learned some medicine, it’s probably just superficial knowledge.”
“Before he could finish. Freya immediately became displeased. She was Odalys biggest fan and was fiercely protective of her. She couldn’t stand anyone saying a bad word about Odalys.
“Freya lowered her voice, saying. “Actually, age and talent have nothing to do with each other. You know about geniuses, right? They start excelling at a young age. And her skills? They’re top–notch.
Why not let her take a look? If she’s really as skilled as she seems, you won’t lose anything. Plus, she’s kind–hearted and just wants to help you. We all know that true healers are compassionate. Don’t let her youth make you turn her away!”
“Freya was smart, and her words were persuasive. After finishing, she added a playful tone. “Come on. Let her check. Don’t hurt her feelings.”
“Brandon didn’t want to comply, but Freya’s words seemed to put him on the spot. After a brief moment of hesitation, he finally relented.
**Alright, take a look then,” he said, extending his hand toward her.
