“Get up.” James nodded at them.

Jacopo and Xainte exchanged glances before standing up politely.

Watching his two children achieve what they had today, and witnessing their growth and abilities, James felt immensely gratified.

Truthfully, he had always carried a sense of guilt towards his children. He felt like he owed them too much, fearing they might stray down the wrong path.

Now, he felt reassured seeing how well they had turned out under his lenient upbringing, and the surprises they h