Chapter 406 Unspoken Truths

• "What's Dad trying to do?" Maddy asked, her voice laced with confusion.
• David had been trying to reach Joshua, hoping to convince him to return to Aldoria. But Joshua was avoiding him, making it impossible to meet directly. Instead, David had turned to Vivienne for help in delivering his message. Lately, he'd been spending time with Maris and Vivienne, going out shopping and discussing matters.
• Maris was growing increasingly displeased with David's lack of response. Vivienne was nearing adulthood, and she needed an official title to solidify her position. Maris had been asking David to provide one, but he still couldn't give her a definitive answer.