Chapter 114: The Birth of Charlotte

After weeks of grueling travel, Alex, Thrain, and Tommy finally reached the familiar outskirts of Sam's Town. The sight of the small, bustling settlement brought a deep sense of relief to Alex. He took a deep breath of the cool morning air, feeling the tension in his shoulders start to melt away as they approached their home. He could see the mansion in the distance, standing proudly at the edge of the land they had worked so hard to rebuild. The memories of the desert began to fade as the reality of being home settled in.

As they neared the mansion, Alex's heart raced with anticipation. He had been gone for what felt like an eternity, and the thought of seeing his family again made his pulse quicken. His mind was racing. Had Yuki's pregnancy progressed well? Was Lyra still as fiery as ever? How much had Joan grown in the time he had been gone?