Ethan frowned slightly and lifted his head while hearing hurried footsteps along with several surprised voices.
"What happened outside?" he muttered softly.
Before anyone could answer, a familiar cheerful voice suddenly rang out from the entrance.
"Move aside already!"
"You all are blocking the way!"
The next moment a figure rushed into the courtyard at full speed and jumped into Ethan's embrace.
Ethan's eyes widened slightly.
"Miranda?" he called out in surprise.
And sure enough...
The person standing there was none other than his daughter Miranda.
Her long hair swayed messily behind her while dust covered parts of her cloak, and although she looked tired from traveling, her eyes were still full of energy.
The moment she saw Ethan, her face immediately brightened.
"Father!" she shouted happily.
Without any hesitation, she rushed forward directly toward him.
Ethan barely had enough time to stand properly before Miranda jumped straight at him.
BANG!
