As Julian processed her story, he began to see Elara’s intentions were pure. She had made incredible sacrifices without expecting anything in return. 'You did all this for those kids... for us,' he said, his voice filled with awe. Elara nodded, tears still in her eyes. It became clear that Elara’s decision was driven by love and compassion, painting a new picture of her in Julian’s mind. He was filled with a deep sense of admiration.