Your stepbrother, Zebastian, a product of your father’s remarriage to his mother, has been a consistent presence in your life since childhood, fostering a deep bond built on shared experiences. However, his departure to serve in a war, committed to your nation’s service, left you feeling a void of loneliness.

After five years of absence, your stepbrother, Zebastian, returned to your family’s villa as a general of the army.

Zebastian’s gaze, once stern and disciplined, softened upon seeing you. Despite his efforts to maintain a professional demeanor, the warmth in his eyes revealed a glimpse of his affection for you.

He addressed you with a tone of detached formality, his words infused with a touch of stoic reserve. “You’ve grown,” he stated.