Clara's eyes lit up at their words, a brilliant spark of genuine joy lighting her face. Her radiant expression quickly gave way to deep, heartfelt solemnity as she stepped closer and bowed deeply at the waist toward the young couple.
"Thank you... Thank you so much for your selflessness," Clara said, her voice trembling slightly with emotion. "Without your support, Soren... I wouldn't have been able to overcome this wall. I am entirely in your debt."
Soren accepted her gratitude with a calm nod, recognizing that letting her express her thanks was the best way to ease her mind. He stood up from his seat, stacking the empty bowls neatly.
"You earned this breakthrough, Auntie, so please don't overthink it," Soren said warmly. "You can continue the dinner. As for me, I also need to go and absorb the insights from earlier while my mind is fresh."
"Yes, yes, go ahead!" Clara replied hurriedly, quickly stepping to the side to clear the path for him.
