Ashley's words seemed to jolt Suzanne with a realization.

If fate did exist, then there was a reason why Vera remained forever young, as if waiting for something—or someone. The fact that she didn't move on even after centuries might mean somewhere deep inside, she was waiting.

"Now that you put it that way, I think I understand!" Suzanne exclaimed excitedly. "There would never be another Vera Lavor, and if your son came together with her, they'd be divine spouses like they speak of in mytho