Chapter 20 - A Peaceful Evening Walk Along The Estate Grounds
As twilight painted the sky in shades of purple and gold, Cesario and Elsie walked hand-in-hand along the manicured estate paths. The fountains sparkled beneath soft garden lights, casting a warm glow across the marble statues lining the walkway.
Elsie looked up at her grandfather, clutching a small stuffed bear he had bought her during his trip downtown. "Grandpa, will we stay together in this big house forever?" Elsie asked with innocent curiosity in her sweet voice.
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Cesario knelt beside her, adjusting the collar of her warm coat before kissing her rosy cheek with deep, enduring affection. "As long as I draw breath on this earth, you will never be alone, my sweet child," Cesario promised from his heart.
They walked back toward the warm, glowing lights of the mansion, surrounded by peace, loyalty, and quiet grandeur.
