Reginald said, "Andrew, you can blame me, even hate me, because I failed to protect your mom. But I must tell you the truth: Eleanor most likely did not survive."

Andrew's mind buzzed, and in an instant, everything went blank. "What did you say?"

His voice trembled.

All along, Reginald had been telling him that Eleanor was still alive. He had never expected such a revelation.

Reginald lowered his head, slowly shaking it. "Andrew, I'm so sorry. I left Holtrien many years ago. Initially, it wa