Nina had also taken in Orion, not knowing he was her biological son, raising him as her own. Even Wilfred's presence was proof of her kind heart.Zion could see that Pharaoh genuinely cared for Nina. "Since you're in Birkham, why not stay for a while and enjoy yourself?" he suggested, knowing that they were all here for Nina’s sake. This made them allies, especially since Pharaoh was her real father.Pharaoh nodded. He had already made up his mind to stay close to his daughter and grandson.The wedding day had all the usual events, including the traditional wedding games. Nash had considered skipping that part, but decided against it. He thought that without it, the wedding would not feel complete. The guests engaged the couple in lighthearted games, making Nash and Nina the focus of teasing and playful challenges. They found themselves kissing multiple times to the delight and laughter of everyone around them. They even shared a traditional toast.The games lasted until 1 or 2 A
Freya's voice was raspy as she spoke. "Micah, we've had a good time together these past few weeks, haven’t we?"She stepped closer to him, tilting her head up to meet his gaze since he was much taller. His sharp features, like a perfectly sculpted work of art, were exactly the kind Freya was obsessed with.Micah pressed his lips together, his mind drifting back to their time together. It had indeed been enjoyable. Freya had never thrown tantrums and she was always considerate of him. But the weight of responsibility on his shoulders was immense. He was leading the Yaren Tribe people, and much of his future would be dedicated to them. In the end, wouldn’t he be neglecting Freya?"Freya, you agreed to a month. People should keep their promises," Micah said quietly, trying to use the idea of honoring commitments to steer her away from further attachment.Freya felt her throat tighten, her heart squeezed painfully. They say time reveals true feelings. Micah had seen her sincerity, ye
Freya nodded. "Birkham is such a great place, and being close to you is a bonus. I’ve thought about staying longer, but Micah and I need to return to Yaren Tribe to continue building our community. We’ll stay and enjoy the area for a little while, though.""Got it. If you're planning to travel, having the child with you would just be inconvenient. Let my brother show you around instead. Birkham has so many beautiful places to explore," Nina replied.Freya wanted to help, but Nina was also thinking about them. Freya had worked hard to earn this time with Micah, and Nina did not want that effort to go to waste.Nina said, "My father and Quincy can look after the child. You two just focus on enjoying yourselves."After waving goodbye, they got into the car, and suddenly Nash remembered something important. "How could I forget that?" Nash muttered, his expression turning serious.Nina looked at him, puzzled. "What did you forget?"Nash sighed. "I can't believe I overlooked this. I
Feeling a bit embarrassed by Nina's words, Freya looked down shyly. Micah's deep voice broke the silence. "Since we’ve run into each other and it's about time for dinner, why don't we eat together?"Nina immediately jumped in. "We’ve booked a stay at a nearby guesthouse. Follow me."Leading the way, they soon arrived at a cozy guesthouse. Nash called a server, and with Nina and Nash being regulars, they recommended the house specialties to Freya and Micah.The meal was ordered with variety in mind. There were about a dozen dishes to give their guests a true taste of the local cuisine, though in small portions. When Freya reached for shrimp, Micah, ever the gentleman, peeled them for her without hesitation. Meanwhile, Nash was not about to be outdone in serving his wife, making sure she was equally pampered.As they enjoyed their meal, Nina poured Freya a drink. "There are plenty of sights to see around here. Since we’ve bumped into each other, how about we explore together?"
It was partly his fault. When Nina booked the room, he had not been clear enough with her, leading her to believe that they had reached the stage of sharing a bed. Suppressing the frustration rising within him, Micah said softly, "You take the bed, I’ll sleep on the floor."After all, he had survived the harsh conditions in the northern regions of their homeland. This was nothing in comparison. But Freya, who loved him deeply, could never let him sleep on the floor.In a hoarse voice, Freya said, "Micah, you take the bed, I’ll sleep on the floor instead. Or maybe…"Before she could finish her sentence, Micah interrupted sternly, "Did you not hear? It's peak tourist season. If you go out now, there’s no guarantee you’ll find another room. And you wandering off alone? How does that even make sense?"Freya lowered her head, as she always did when she was around Micah. She never dared to raise her voice, always presenting the gentlest, best version of herself for him. But to Micah,
Pharaoh gently patted Orion's head. "We’ve eaten. Orion, why don’t you ask your mom and dad if they’ve eaten too?""Okay." Orion’s speech was slow, but every word was sincere. He then repeated Pharaoh's words to Nina, which made her very happy. It was the most complete sentence Orion had spoken in a while.Nina responded, "Mom and Dad have eaten. And guess what? We ran into your uncle while we were here. Orion, would you like to come join us for some fun?"As she asked this, Nina glanced over at Nash beside her. If Orion said yes, they could easily bring him over, since they had the means to do so.Nash smiled warmly at Orion. "What do you think, buddy? Do you want to come?"Orion shook his head and looked up at Pharaoh before responding, "Orion... wants to stay... Grandpa is... helping Orion get better...""Alright then. Stay with your grandpa, and make sure to listen to him. When we come back, we’ll bring you a present. And once you’re feeling better, we’ll take you out to pl
Unexpectedly, in just a moment, Micah and Freya had lost track of Nina and the others. Freya thought about trying to find them, but Micah suggested, "We're all adults with phones. There's GPS and we won't get lost. Let's take a walk over there instead."Freya considered it and realized he had a point. She followed him in the opposite direction. After a few steps, they came across a little girl selling flowers. She looked about seven or eight, with a thin frame and worn-out clothes."Miss," the little girl approached Freya, holding up a bundle of flowers. "You're so beautiful. Would you like to buy some flowers?"Before Freya could respond, the girl continued, "I picked these flowers this morning. They're really cheap, and if you buy one, I'll throw in another for free."She was starving and desperately wanted something to eat. But she had not sold a single flower all day, and her sick mother and baby sister were at home waiting for her. If she did not make any money, what would t
The Yaren Tribe had been through war, and with Freya's determination to follow Micah, her combat skills had reached an elite level. The thug struggled to shake her off, but Freya pinned him down effortlessly. "Still not giving up?" she taunted. "I’ll take you straight to the police!"She was not interested in arguing with him.The moment he heard the word "police," the thug panicked and began pleading, "I'll give the money back! I'll double it! Just let me go, and please, don’t take me to the police!""Spit out the money first," Freya demanded.He did not dare refuse. Freya only took back the little girl’s share, refusing the double offer. With one hand firmly gripping the thug, she used the other to call the police. She knew that without dealing with him thoroughly, he would just cause more trouble later.The thug was unlucky to have crossed paths with her.After the police arrived and took him away, Freya handed the girl some extra money. "Little one, this is all I can do to