It was a bittersweet relief, a recognition of his past mistake and the comfort of knowing that the wolf would now be where she belonged, in the wild where she could live freely and safely. The weight of his secret was lifted, replaced by a sense of peace.
Henry felt a quiet satisfaction in knowing that he had played a role in this resolution. He had helped both Mr. Carlton and the wolf find their rightful paths. The experience had deepened his understanding of the old man’s isolation and the lengths to which one could go to seek companionship. It was a profound lesson in compassion and the importance of confronting difficult truths for the greater good.