"Given that you're here, you can serve as my worker," Teresa suggested, determined not to let Bronwen depart easily. Having witnessed Bronwen's exceptional skills during his time in the organization, Teresa speculated on the potential risks he posed to her family now that he was present in Nestates. Opting to keep him in close proximity for surveillance seemed like a wise precaution.

Anticipating this scenario, Bronwen nodded when Teresa approached him with a request. "Be my mother's ...