Elijah and Kasey stood there, unable to believe their luck. Overwhelming joy filled their minds, and tears rolled down their faces as they hugged each other tightly."Mr. and Mrs. Chriss, this is a momentous occasion!" the doctor exclaimed, holding up the compatibility results. "Your daughter can finally be saved!""Yeah, this is great news," Chris said, patting Elijah on the shoulder. "Look at you, shedding tears like that!"Still sobbing, Elijah playfully retorted, "It's not... your daughter who's sick. Of course... you can't understand."Chris felt a mixture of exasperation and amusement and gave him a firm pat on the back.Lena's heart finally found relief as she looked at Nala in the hospital room, wearing a contented smile.Kasey asked, "By the way, what about Sasha's compatibility result?""She's not a match," the doctor replied, shaking his head. "While most of the indicators are compatible, a few critical ones don't match your daughter's data.""It appears it's fate."
"What? 700,000 dollars!" Sasha exclaimed.Lina glanced at her with an indifferent smile. "What's the matter? 700,000 dollars isn't too much, is it? Besides, you promised to give my daughter a special gift. You can't back out now!""Exactly!" Arya walked over, playfully patting Sasha's shoulder. "Lenny, you'll give it to Sephy, right? Pammy, a gem is a small price for your close friendship!"Sasha's expression shifted, but she stayed silent. Did Lina live such a lavish life that she didn't care about such money? Was that why she spoke this way?"Oh, isn't that Lena, close to Ms. Thompson?" Some nearby female celebrities started whispering. "Did you catch what they were saying?""It seems... they had a prior agreement. Lena was supposed to give Ms. Thompson's daughter a grand gift, and now she seems to be backing out.""Really? Well, their high-society sisterhood doesn't seem so special after all! Lena used to act inseparable from Ms. Thompson, following her everywhere... Why doesn
At the party.Sasha seized a moment to excuse herself temporarily. She pretended to head to the restroom but instead sought refuge in a secluded corner to make a phone call. She needed to reach Zachary and seek his guidance regarding the situation.After a prolonged ringing, a deep voice finally answered on the other end of the line.Sasha impatiently asked, "Why did it take so long for you to answer?"She was unaware that Zachary was now in a police car and could only take her call with permission. "Zachary! I called for something important. What's going on?"With a heavy heart, Zachary softly called her name, "Sasha..."He wished to say more, but a police officer had already aimed his gun at Zachary's waist."Alright, alright!" Sasha said impatiently. "I just have one question... Earlier, Pamela asked me for a 700,000 dollars gift. Should I give it or not?""700,000 dollars?""Yes!" Sasha, still oblivious, added, "I don't know what kind of arrangement Lena had with Pamela, b
"W-What do you mean?" Sasha struggled to maintain her composure but avoided making eye contact with Elijah. "Could this card be yours instead of mine?""I didn't say that," Elijah replied with a smile. "I just suddenly remembered that my wife also has several similar cards with this aqua-blue color and a laser-etched bamboo pattern on the back. The Pattons are scholars who admire resilient plants like bamboo! By the way, would you like to turn it over and take a look?"Sasha felt flustered. She clutched the bank card tightly and hurriedly left, avoiding any further conversation with Elijah.When she found Lina, she began by acknowledging that she had indeed made a promise. She then explained that she hadn't anticipated the cat's-eye stone to be so expensive, stating that she was in a rush when she left home and this card was the only one with money in it.Finally, she adopted an intimate tone and said, "Lina, we're like sisters. Your daughter is like my own! I won't hesitate to spe
The mask was pure gold, with shiny gemstones gleaming brightly under the spotlight.Sasha stood still, thinking, 'H-How can this be?!'By now, Lena had made her way to the stage and stood next to Elijah.Elijah continued. "This is my half-sister. Our father always hoped to find her before he passed away, and he entrusted me with this mission. Now, I've finally found her."He smiled at Lena, and the warmth in his eyes was real."To be honest, I had some doubts about my sister's birth. But blood is family, and we're related. After finding her, I realized she's had a tough life... The Chrisses owe her. Her appearance even saved my daughter's life. So, she's not just my younger sister—she's our family's savior!"Guests applauded, some moved by the story, but Sasha was puzzled.Where did this sister come from? And why was she wearing a mask, too? Wasn't Lena locked in a dark room by Zachary and swiftly taken care of?"Now, I announce…" Elijah's voice rang out again. "I'm giving half
The guests erupted in chaos, their heads turning toward the scream's source.Arya raised her voice deliberately, addressing Sasha, "Lena, what's happening? Why are you screaming so loudly?"Sasha's hoarse voice pierced through, and she snapped her head toward Lina. "You! Didn't you recognize me just now? I'm not Lena! You need to explain this to everyone!"Lina's smile remained faint and mocking. She pushed Sasha's hand away calmly. "Lenny, are you tipsy from your drinks? What's going on?""Lina!"Lina reached out to grasp Sasha's hand, looking at her pitifully. "Come on, Lenny, we're like sisters. Don't make a scene here, okay? It's the Thompsons' event, and my daughter is here... Can you please control yourself?""No...""Lenny!""I'm not... I'm not!" Sasha covered her ears and stepped back. "I'm not Lena! How many times do I have to say it for you to believe me?"Arya chuckled and linked her arm with Sasha's, saying casually, "Oh my, Lena, what's wrong with you? If you real
Lina waved her hand, and Chris rushed over."I need to take care of Sephy!" Lina smiled. "Can you look after Lenny for me?"Chris eagerly agreed. He hadn't come over earlier because Elijah and Lina were present—one was Lina's brother, and the other was her best friend. Approaching them at that moment would have seemed awkward.Now, he straightened his back, ready to place his hand on Lina's shoulder, only to feel a force grabbing his wrist."What are you doing?" Chris was puzzled."What are you doing?" Elijah narrowed his eyes. "How dare you touch my sister in front of me?"Chris was at a loss of words.It seemed like they had never quite gotten along from the very first time they met. At that time, Chris didn't even know that Elijah was Lina's brother, and he had treated him as a potential rival.Now... it seemed like things had gotten even worse."Alright, don't get in the way!" Elijah stood between Chris and Lina, glancing at Chris. "My sister and I have a lot to talk about
Zuko had just finished eating some grilled chicken wings on a skewer. He glanced at Toph, wishing he could use that bamboo skewer on him."Mom was right about you.""What do you mean?" Toph asked, confused.Zuko gritted out two words through his teeth, "Too dramatic!"With that, he got up and left, heading over to where Chris and the others were.Toph remained bewildered but was tempted by the lively scene on the other side. He had a natural desire for lively atmospheres.He smiled and picked up his paintbrush to sketch the scene. He outlined everyone else, but he drew meticulously when it came to a certain person. That person stood out oddly in the sketch.-With everything settled, it was time for Chris and Lena's wedding.Zuko also wanted to contribute, so he had been staying at home these past few days, discussing plans with his parents to carefully arrange things for his dear cousin."Chris and Lenny prefer things to be quiet, so there's no need for a big ceremony. Somet
"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
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
"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
"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
"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
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
"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
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!"
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