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Chris went for a 5k run before heading to Lena's apartment. The three pizzas he had devoured were enormous. Despite his lengthy run, he still felt stuffed when he returned home.Regret washed over him when he opened the door and caught a whiff of the food wafting from the kitchen. "Welcome home?" Lena greeted him while bringing out the final dish, a steaming bowl of soup. The spread on the table looked enticing, filled with his favorite dishes. The risotto was perfectly cooked, its grains glistening. With the seared steak on the side, it promised to be a delicious meal."Come and eat!"He was taken aback but accepted the cutlery from her with a smile. Chris had never seen Lena this skilled in the kitchen. As he took his seat, Lena studied him carefully. Something seemed off today, but she couldn't quite pinpoint it. Why wasn't he devouring the meal like he usually did when she cooked for him? Why was he so composed today?"Hurry up and eat!" She urged, "Isn't seared ste
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“You…”Lena sat quietly, absentmindedly twirling a fork in her hand, and then she chuckled."You want to discuss the email incident, don't you?" Chris inquired. "I'm aware of the nasty rumors circulating within the Thompson Group, but Zuko has identified the culprit. Those rumors will naturally die down."Lena, I don't see you as the type to manipulate others for personal gain, especially by cozying up to the wealthy. So, I believe there's nothing improper happening between you and the director.""That's what I wanted to discuss." Her voice was gentle. "There's actually something between... us.""What?""Chris…" She emphasized, "He's my father."-After dinner, Chris left the condo and headed to the beach alone.The autumn sea breeze carried a distinct chill, and the bright moon above resembled a teardrop from the sky.His thoughts were in turmoil, and he sought the brisk sea breeze to find solace.He still couldn't fathom what Lena had revealed."My mother was Krystal Hard
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Renee returned to the prison once more.The air inside carried a grim, damp, and moldy odor, a stark reminder of her last encounter with Melvin at this place, a memory she'd rather forget. As she approached the entrance, she instinctively stepped back."What's wrong?" the female officer asked coldly.Renee composed herself and pulled down her cap, concealing her face from prying eyes. She hadn't initially wanted to come here, but a call had informed her that Jacquelin wished to see her. After some thought, she decided to oblige, her sole aim being to silence Jacquelin's prison gossip."Please walk faster, miss," the officer urged with suspicion. "You don't have much time for the visit. If you keep this pace, you won't have the chance to say what you want!"Renee's heart raced. She glanced at the officer, who was also scrutinizing her with an enigmatic look that hinted at recognition.Renee quickened her pace, following the officer.Soon, Jacquelin emerged in the visiting room. G
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"What?" Renee was about to leave when she suddenly stopped, narrowed her eyes, and asked, "What do you want to say?""Just a little secret.""Is it related to me?" Jacquelin remained silent, only smiling. The tables had turned now, and she held the upper hand.Renee raised her hand in frustration, but a glass barrier was in front of her, preventing her from reaching Jacquelin."Jacquelin!""Ms. Renee." Jacquelin smirked. "Since pleading with you didn't work, I'll keep this secret to myself... Well, I suppose you're not interested in knowing the true relationship between Mr. Thompson and Lena, are you?"Renee was stunned, looking at her in silence. Jacquelin's words had an impact. She could care less about other things but wanted to get to the bottom of each matter regarding Lena.She sat down slowly and looked at Jacquelin in confusion.Jacquelin said leisurely, "Get me out of here, and I'll tell you about it."Renee paused. "I promise you, but the process takes time. Why do
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"What did you say?" Renee could not believe it."It's true," Jacquelin replied casually. "Sandra previously used the computer Lena is using. You know who Sandra is, right?"Renee paused.Sandra used to be an excellent salesperson, playing a big role in the sales department's success at one time. However, her remarkable skills and good looks had made others, especially Jacquelin, jealous.Jacquelin had been worried that Sandra's exceptional performance might catch the eye of the company's higher-ups, especially Elijah. Thus, she had secretly messed with Sandra's computer. That way, anything Sandra wrote on her computer, whether it was documents, reports, or chat records, would also go to Jacquelin's computer.Later, Sandra left the company due to health reasons, and the computer had remained unused. That was until Lena took the seat..."So, you've known everything she's written from the beginning?" "Yes." Jacquelin smirked. "But she's an odd one. She rarely writes on her compute
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Lina nodded. "You can decide."Zuko placed his hand on her belly. With the months passing, he could sometimes feel the baby's movements. Right now, their little one seemed to respond to his touch as if greeting him."By the way, there's a secret I want to tell you..." Lina's smile was radiant. She leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Our baby... is a girl!""What?" Zuko's heart skipped a beat, and he could not react for a moment. He was so happy this time that he could not even manage a smile."A-Are you sure? How did you find out?" Lina giggled embarrassedly. "I pestered the doctor until she told me! She kept saying that there are rules against revealing the gender during ultrasounds, but she told me to prepare a princess bed after the checkup!"Zuko was overjoyed, and he almost gave Lina a princess carry. He remembered his mother saying that the Hamertons had always been having more sons than daughters. In Zephyr's generation, all the others were boys aside from Zennie.Go
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Chris arrived at the apartment. As soon as he entered, he smelled a delightful aroma wafting from the kitchen.There, he found Lena busily cooking, tending to a pot of chicken soup that had been simmering for hours. Though soup required patience, she did not seem to mind. She lifted the lid and took a whiff, then used a small spoon to taste it before she smiled in satisfaction.Chris leaned against the kitchen doorway, a mix of emotions washing over him as he observed her.He walked over quietly and embraced her from behind, causing her to jump in surprise. He tightened his hands around her waist, and she relaxed upon recognizing his familiar touch."What are you doing?" she asked softly.Chris did not reply. Instead, he took in her scent and kissed her neck tenderly.Lena shrank into herself, her face flushing.Chris chuckled. It seemed he had discovered her sensitive spot."Even though this isn't for me, it still feels great," Chris said softly."What?""To come home and se
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When Renee saw Linda coming to the door, she initially appeared flustered but soon wore a smug smile.Linda remained composed. The maroon shawl on her accentuated her grace, and she looked authoritative just standing there. She looked at Renee quietly, reminding herself not to repeat the story of the farmer and the snake.Renee spoke softly. "Aunt Linda, how have you been lately?""You still think of me as your aunt?" Linda glanced behind Renee, and the reporters all lowered their cameras and stood quietly, forced to lower themselves in Mrs. Thompson's presence. "You brought so many people to see me?""They're all seasoned journalists in this field." Renee smiled. "I invited them. I want them to witness something with me today."Linda's expression darkened. She recognized a few faces among the reporters, the ones who always fueled controversies whenever celebrities were involved in scandals."Witness?" Linda sneered. "Witness the bad deeds you've done? Witness how you stole the T
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"Only Morpheus and Sephy aren't like that. They respect and understand me. Sephy told me once, 'One's appearance doesn't indicate anything. A clean heart is what truly matters!'"Rebecca chuckled dismissively."You're a psychologist, yet you fail to grasp this," Wynn said coldly. "Actually, I pity you. You could have stepped out, yet you insist on dwelling on the trivialities."Morpheus has psychological barriers, a consequence of returning from the battlefield. No one has cured his PTSD except Sephy... It shows that a true psychologist is never just a title."What truly heals everything is love!"-One particular morning a year later, sunlight streamed through sheer cream curtains onto the floor.Persephone was sound asleep when she suddenly felt something pressing down on her... Then, Morpheus' strong arms wrapped around her slender waist. She drowsily opened her eyes to find him sealing her lips with heated kisses.Over the year, his kissing skills had improved, and Persepho
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With Morpheus' involvement, the police didn't slack off and quickly found Rebecca.That day, Rebecca was preparing to escape from a small port. The boat she had found was an illegally operating one.As she was about to board, piercing sirens sounded nearby.The boat owner, enraged upon hearing the sirens, grabbed Rebecca by her hair and pushed her into the water.Rebecca screamed for help, but he roared, "I didn't expect you to be sent by the cops!""I'm not..." Rebecca choked on water. "Sir, let's leave now. Your boat is fast. As long as we reach the open sea, no one will catch you!""Dream on!" The boat owner wanted to strangle her. "Do you not understand? These sirens are from the royal guards! Who did you bitch provoke?"Rebecca was dumbfounded. Being a foreigner, she naturally didn't understand the local affairs in the Southeast Aciatic region.The police and royal guards quickly caught up, armed, and surrounded them.Rebecca turned pale and trembled all over, her gaze gr
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"You had no choice on the battlefield."Persephone looked at him with her crystal eyes. There was a magical power in them. Even if a devil was tearing him apart, her eyes would always bring him back to light.She smiled and caressed his cheek. "Though you killed your father, you saved the country.""Do you really… think so?"She nodded. "You're not at fault. He was the one who made a mistake. You were just fulfilling your job as a general to protect the country."But I also understand that he's your father who brought you up, after all. You guys must have had happy days before that happened, right?"Morpheus held his head low in silence."You did well as the protector of the country," she said softly. "But as a son, you can secretly pay homage to him."Persephone held his hand. "Reconcile with your father, Morpheus. You'll also reconcile with yourself by doing that, okay?"He was stunned for a long time and felt a lump in his throat.-Morpheus stayed with Persephone in the
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"No way!" Christopher smirked, glancing at Morpheus. "To him, you're his only princess! I just got lucky for the princess carry, thanks to you!""Yeah, at least you're self-aware!" Persephone nodded, rubbing her chin."We've known each other for so long! What kind of person do you think I am?" Christopher laughed. "I can be a bit shameless at times, but..."But upon learning that the one she loved was the unbeatable god of war, he willingly stepped back, offering his blessings with a smile."Okay, okay. You two stop crowding around me!" Christopher waved his hand. "Sephy needs more rest, and I'd like to get some more sleep, too! Once we heal, let's go out and have some fun together!""You're still thinking about fun?" Morpheus' deep voice intervened with a wry smile. "With the factory explosion incident, the royal family is furious and will thoroughly investigate it. Many people will probably be coming to talk to you both in the next few days. After all, you two are the most direc
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"Let's get out first!""Hey, wait..." Persephone pointed to the other side.In moments of life and death, it wasn't appropriate to laugh, but Morpheus still chuckled. The young Prince Christopher was sprawled on the floor in a very ridiculous pose, and they almost forgot about him!"Don't worry," Morpheus whispered. "I won't let anything happen to him."He had Persephone cling to his back and then carried Christopher.Christopher was a tall fellow, so it took some effort to carry them both to a safe place.Fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars rushed in. Their sirens pierced the sky, startling a flock of birds.The fire was soon extinguished, and Persephone and Christopher received timely treatment. Luckily, their burns weren't too severe, and even more fortunately, their faces were unharmed.When Christopher woke up, he felt bandages wrapped around his head, and his skin had a burning sensation. His heart sank, and he was almost on the verge of tears."Tell me the truth! A
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There was fire everywhere. Flames rushed toward Persephone like menacing dragons. Her consciousness grew increasingly blurred, but the searing pain coursing through her body became clearer. She struggled to get up, the agony almost unbearable.Despite several attempts, it was futile...Something was pinning her feet down, and stones kept falling on her. She couldn't even muster a shout.Many images flashed through her mind in that fleeting moment, each frame featuring Morpheus' face…She remembered the times they had spent together in Flinge, how he had initially distanced himself from her, then later had exerted every effort to protect her. She recalled how he would gently ruffle her hair and call her "silly goose"..."Morpheus, I'm afraid I might have to go first..."The fire grew fiercer, explosions resonated continuously, and she could no longer hold on.Christopher, who was nearby, wasn't any better.Amidst the roaring flames, he couldn't see anything clearly, only pulling
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"No need, you can go back first." Morpheus glanced at him. "I'll wait here for her a little longer.""Prince Christopher wouldn't do anything to Ms. Hamerton...""Alfred, what are you thinking?" Morpheus couldn't help but chuckle. "I know exactly what Christopher is like, but I just want to wait here for Sephy. Christopher mentioned that she'd specifically designed these fireworks for me. Hah! I'm the useless one. I don't even dare to go inside and take a look.""Sir, don't say that.""If I wait here, will it count as accompanying her in her efforts?"Alfred nodded.Morpheus smiled and sent Alfred back. He continued waiting under the tree.The air in Southeast Aciatic was hot and humid. The shade of the banyan tree offered some relief, but it couldn't completely dispel the oppressive heat.Morpheus took a deep breath, about to move elsewhere, when he glimpsed a suspicious figure swiftly darting through the factory's side gate.The security at the side gate was lax, making it e
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Christopher struggled to swallow the bite of the sandwich in his mouth for what seemed like ages. He gazed at Persephone, his mind wandering back…He didn't just know Morpheus. He had been close since childhood to the children of the two prominent military families in Southeast Aciatic.Compared to the Harrises, he preferred visiting the Ortons, especially when he got to spend time with Morpheus. He considered Morpheus a friend, a brother even, having engaged in countless mischief together, much to their parents' dismay.In his memory, Morpheus was someone who smiled a lot, radiating warmth and brightness like the Southeast Aciatic sun when he did.However, from the moment Kaiden betrayed the country, Morpheus never smiled again, gradually growing distant from Christopher as well.It wasn't until that evening at the gates of the palace that Christopher felt like it had been a lifetime."I... I don't know him." Christopher forced a smile. "Where would I have met your boyfriend!"
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Morpheus wasn't just an ordinary person!Christopher wholeheartedly accepted his defeat to Morpheus."Then... I'd like to invite you to come over to my place for a while as a friend. That's fine, right?"-A few days later, Persephone finally ran into Christopher, who had been missing in action for days, in the classroom."Hey, you finally showed up!" She dashed over, plopping down in the seat beside him and handing him breakfast. "You haven't eaten, right? Let's eat together!"Usually, Christopher would readily accept, but he waved his hands now. "No, no, no!""What's wrong?" Persephone widened her eyes. "This breakfast isn't poisoned!"Christopher awkwardly smiled. "You have a boyfriend, so maybe... we should keep some distance."Persephone burst into laughter. Then she remarked, "Strange... Morpheus was right!""Uh, what?""My boyfriend!" She chuckled. "He made this breakfast. I asked if he could also make a portion for you, and he said sure, just worried you wouldn't tak
