‘How dare he touch Grapie like this right in front of us?!‘Are we nothing to you?’Alden’s gaze was cold. He had a strong urge to take Everett’s hand off Ninian.Everett knew that he had lost his composure. He pursed his lips, let go of Ninian’s hand, and took a step back. But Ninian held on to him. She held his hand and gently shook her head, signaling that she was okay. He did not expect her to fight back in front of her siblings. He looked surprised and was at a loss.The two of them stared at each other in silence. The rest of the Winters siblings became restless. “Grapie, what are you doing?” Harold was the first to exclaim. He approached her and grabbed her. “Let go! Let go now!”George pursed his lips and his expression was cold. “Ninian Winters, come here.”Harold quickly pulled Ninian and made her stand behind George. He stepped forward, standing in between Everett and her. Duncan, who was standing nearby, had a different reaction from the Winters’ siblings.
Duncan’s expression darkened slightly. He looked at Everett with a troubled, but worried gaze.Ninian also pushed Harold away before she moved forward.When she saw Everett’s off gaze, she felt extremely anxious. Her voice was even hoarse and unpleasant. “Wait… for me…” Her voice made Everett become clearly stunned. Then, the darkness in his eyes instantly disappeared. He stared into her eyes, and he asked with an uncertain tone, “Ninian, what happened to your voice?”Ninian’s eyes turned red. She bit her bottom lip without speaking again.Everett’s gaze instantly became dark. The corners of his eyes also turned slightly red. He firmly said, “Speak again. I want to hear you.”Ninian opened her mouth, but she could not make a sound. Her tears just fell from her eyes.Duncan also understood that there was something wrong. When he glanced at the Winters siblings, he saw sadness in their expressions. They could not possibly hide that sadness.He could only look at George.George’
“But…” Harold wanted to speak up, but he was interrupted by Melody. “I don’t want to hear so many excuses. I just hope that we can respect my sister’s opinion.”The Winters brothers’ expressions froze at the same time. They looked at each other, and they relented in unison after they saw the helplessness in each other’s eyes.Alden was the first to leave. Harold looked at the others before helplessly shaking his head and leaving.George looked at Ninian’s pale face, and he wanted to say something, but he did not speak in the end. He just stroked her head to comfort her before he immediately left.Melody sighed in relief. When she raised her head, she saw Ninian’s happy and grateful gaze.“Have a nice chat.” Melody sighed before she walked out.Duncan naturally did not object. He silently walked out of the room and closed the door for them.The noisy environment instantly became silent.Ninian and Everett stood still without making any move.Ninian stared at Everett’s face de
Ninian nodded hard.“Silly girl.” Everett tenderly looked at her, and said, “You don’t have to come back to me. I’ll go to you.”Ninian stared at him, startled. He said, “After I finish dealing with Rowan Craig and clearing all the possibly existing danger here, I’ll go to see you. I’ll bring presents to meet your parents and siblings and have them willingly hand their treasure to me.”Ninian’s eyes teared up again.She bit her bottom lip while listening to his confession as he said everything out.“I’ll make them truly rest assured and give us blessings. I don’t want you to feel troubled and conflicted. You’ll never be caught between me and your family. You’re the one whom they and I care about. I’ll handle everything well before letting you be my bride at ease.“So, after you go to Frica with your sister, don’t feel pressured. Just relax and rest. Share all your happiness with me. I’ll always be with you.”Everett rarely talked so much. Usually, it was Ninian who talked, and h
No wonder Ninian would be worried. He also felt worried about Everett encountering Rowan again.Evil men did not die easily. There was still no trace of Rowan’s whereabouts, which proved that he hid his presence very well.There was still an upcoming battle awaiting them. Everett also needed to get rid of his trauma completely through Rowan.Duncan accepted Ninian’s trust.He replied with a firm and relaxed expression, and he hoped that this kind and strong girl could feel less burdened.No wonder Everett would be so faithful to Ninian. He could also finally feel it.Because this girl was worth it.When Ninian saw Duncan’s reply, she finally smiled brightly.She no longer turned back. Instead, she just walked out of the ward.She knew that their separation now was to wait for a better meetup. She knew that someone would always wait for her and support her at the back.This was sufficient.Being protected by her siblings, Ninian got into the extended Lincoln.The car was dri
The two cars were driven side by side, and the glass window at the driver side was lowered.Nerola drove while she said, “Ninian! Don’t run!”At this time, Ninian also leaned toward the window. When she heard it, she helplessly smiled, but her eyes were clearly filled with surprise. She waved at them before she frowned and gestured to stop the car.“You stop first! Do you know how hard it is for my broken car to chase after you? I’m such a qualified female driver!” Nerola drove while she nagged.“Ninian! Ninian!” A figure also showed out from the passenger seat at the side. It was Lana. She said, “Please stop your car. I’m really afraid of Nerola’s driving! I almost died!”Actually, the extended Lincoln was already slowing down before Lana’s reminder. It stopped after it found a suitable place.The white car also stopped.Nerola unbuckled her seatbelt and got out of the driver seat neatly. After she raised her arm and shut the car door, she turned back and put her hands on her w
Right after Ninian came up with the question, she heard a calm and powerful voice from the side. “Sure.”Ninian and the others turned back. They saw that George had already gotten out of the car and walked toward them. Harold had even followed him from behind to join the fun.Perhaps George’s imposing manner and dignity were too strong, but Lana immediately got a hold of herself and stopped holding Ninian’s shoulders. Nerola stood a little straighter too. She flashed a distant yet polite faint smile, appearing totally different from her previous reckless and unserious self.“Mr. Winters!”“Mr. Winters!”The two of them greeted George at the same time.George nodded to greet them, while behind him, Harold joked, “Why isn’t anyone greeting me?”Nerola was slightly startled before she smiled. “Hi, Harold.”Lana stuck out her tongue and sighed. “Because you’re not as good-looking as Mr. Winters!”“Hey!” Harold put his arms on his waist. “Why do you little girls always attack me? H
Ninian stroked her chin and started thinking about how she could assist Brooklyn.Looking at the happy family, Nerola’s lips curled up, and her eyes were full of envy.She guessed that she could never own such warmth in her life.As she smiled, her eyes were filled with gloom. Her heroic imposing demeanor seemed to emanate more loneliness amid the bustling and noisy background.She shook her head and suppressed her emotions. The gloominess in her eyes was substituted with a smile. She continued looking at Lana and Harold who were quarreling, as well as George, who was whispering caring instructions to Ninian.She did not know that a pair of eyes in the car caught all her emotions and expressions.Alden and Melody did not get out of the car.If too many members of the Winters family showed up, it would give off a certain level of pressure or oppression to the rest.After all, they were Ninian’s friends, so George had gotten out of the car personally. He showed them his respect a