Gah, I'm so conflicted! So many feelings. I don't really like the lord, though I do think he's a good leader. I feel weird about Shirley coming back into his life like this even though it makes sense. It was sort of fitting for him to just be stuck lamenting over the past. I want her to find her own happiness unattached to her previous life. Also, the tragedy tag on this story 😖 Anyway I'm enjoying it all regardless, and can't wait for the next chapter! Thanks for the chapter <3