The Reward of Generosity
In the tranquil embrace of the verdant valley, the small town of Willowbrook was a tapestry of quaint cottages and cobblestone streets. It was here that the wealthy merchant, Henry Worthington, resided in a grand mansion at the town's edge. His life was a paradox of opulence and solitude, a fortress of high walls and locked gates that kept the warmth of companionship at bay.