The joy of reunion filled everyone's hearts. Leonard Yuan, seeing his family after years apart, found his eyes brimming with tears.
He turned away, vigorously wiped the corners of his eyes with his sleeve, and gave an awkward smile.
At that moment, a graceful young woman descended from the ship. Though not a stunning beauty, her features radiated a certain boldness, reminiscent of Martin Wu.
Cecilia approached Princess Jade Hayes and her companions, knelt respectfully, and said, "Princess Hayes, I have returned with my classmates from the academy, fulfilling the mission you entrusted to us!"
"Good, good! Cecilia, get up quickly. You must be exhausted from your long journey!" Princess Hayes hurried over to help Cecilia to her feet.
The members of Uncle Arthur Evans's family, upon hearing Cecilia's name, paid close attention to the young woman—after all, she was the one Leonard Yuan had crossed the seas to pursue!
Mrs. Charlotte Evans and Arthur Evans both took note of Cecilia's extraordinary poise—she clearly was someone who had seen the world.
If the family could welcome such a daughter-in-law, they would be absolutely delighted!
Mrs. Charlotte Evans and Arthur Evans exchanged glances, smiles in their eyes, as if to say: Leonard Yuan really has good taste! No wonder he braved the seas to find Cecilia—she truly is exceptional.
"Miss Cecilia!" Mrs. Charlotte Evans said kindly, her eyes warmly appraising the young woman.