The grandeur of the palace enveloped Honor as he stepped into its opulent halls, his footsteps echoing against the marble floors. With a heavy sigh, he flung his school bag carelessly, the weight of the day's events weighing heavily on his shoulders. "So annoying," he muttered under his breath, the memory of his recent encounter with bullies still fresh in his mind.
A familiar voice interrupted his thoughts, drawing his attention to the doorway where his mother, Desina, stood, her graceful figure exuding an aura of maternal warmth. Relief flooded through Honor as he saw her, a beacon of solace amidst the storm of his emotions.
"Mother," he breathed, his voice softening as he hastened to greet her, the tension in his shoulders easing at her presence. Despite the discord between him and hi
