Cordelia had been taking care of Xyla by the bed, but the latter did not seem to get better. The previous treatments seemed to have been wasted effort after William and Yelena came for trouble.No matter how much it pained Cordelia to see her mother so sullen and dazed, she could only force herself to perk up.Seth asked the doctor in charge of Xyla in the past and specially asked a psychiatric expert. They came to the unanimous conclusion to switch up the place Xyla was living in.“Cordelia, perhaps changing the environment will be helpful to her condition,” Seth told her. “I’ve studied many cases that are similar to her condition. Most have differing levels of recovery after a change of environment.“And she has had unhappy experiences in Jangasas. Don’t let her stay around this place. Changing up the place or lifestyle will be beneficial for her.”Cordelia sighed and recalled what Zephyr had said the other day. Were they going to Centrolis with him?“Cordelia…” Xyla opened her
Cordelia had mixed feelings. Her hands gripped the blanket tighter.She had been seriously considering her relationship with Zephyr during this time and recalled what the old female fortune teller they had met outside the hotel said—“He’s your husband within three meters but not anymore outside of that.”She suddenly felt choked. That old woman had said that they would separate sooner or later…She glanced at Zephyr and saw the red string that was still tied around his wrist with the dim light. She had laughed at him for believing that back then, but he was not someone like that.He had chosen to believe it because he was too scared of losing her.Cordelia took a deep breath. She was the same. She was scared of not having him and losing him in her life.If life must separate them in those few meters, then she would fight with her all to walk into that damned distance!She slowly popped her head out of her duvet and said, as soft as the night, “Zephyr.”Zephyr jolted and perked
It was a year ago.“Didn’t you say you wanted to go back to when it first started?” Cordelia said softly, “This time last year, it’s when we got married.”That was their first meeting. Cordelia had come to that small cabin in the pouring rain, her white wedding dress stained with soil. The old folks in the village had said that people who got married in such weather would not end up happy, but both of them were the happiest.Zephyr was moved. He inched slowly toward the bed and saw Cordelia’s fair hand that was outside of the blanket.He held it while Cordelia pulled it back but gave up the struggle when she could not fight the man’s strength, allowing him to hold it.Zephyr’s palm was warm and big, giving her an exceptional sense of security.His husky voice came from the dark. “Since we’ve gone back to a year ago, let’s get to know each other again.“I’m Zephyr Hamerton. So, my family’s kind of rich, but I’m not really ambitious. I just want to stay with my wife and let her ta
Cordelia received an interview notice from a company after settling down in Centrolis. The interview went smoothly, and she soon started working in the new company. She took care of her mother at home after work and visited Carter at university during the weekends to bring him some daily necessities. The days went by in this routine as if she had returned to the pure and quiet time.Zephyr kept her company quietly, never once disturbing her life, and frequently went to her place to help with chores.Most of the time, he was not exactly helpful because Cordelia usually had to redo what he had done. It was fine when she was in a good mood, but when she had a lot of pressure from work, worked overtime and into the night, or had her menstrual mood swings... any gentle person would turn irritable.Xyla usually stopped Cordelia when she shouted and yelled at him.“Why are you raising your voice? Can’t you talk to our Zephyr properly?”Or, it was, “Do it yourself if you have the time t
Cordelia was stunned and straightened up, not knowing where to place her hands.Zephyr took a seat next to her and scattered some bread crumbs to the pigeons before turning to her with a smile. “Bad mood?”Cordelia lowered her head. How did he know?“I think I haven’t told you about my childhood.”Zephyr began to speak calmly. “My parents took a divorce a long time ago. I’m with my dad, but I often go to Chaiseland to keep my mom company.“My mom’s a feisty one, so she has never allowed me to be weak. As for the Hamertons, grandpa has been training me as an heir. Each thing I do, eat, drink, walk, posture, or actions, have strict regulations.“That’s not all. I face internal fights with the family all the time.“Whoever grandpa prioritizes, the easier that person becomes everyone’s target.”Zephyr revealed a light smile, which was tinged with bitter self-deprecation.Cordelia’s heart squeezed. At that time… he must be a boy of only six or seven years old.“I spent most of my
Zephyr felt a squeeze in his heart.Cordelia looked down, blinking with her long lashes as if a butterfly was flapping its wings.She said softly, “I later found out that… status and name are just a person’s label. No matter whether you’re rich or poor, or you’re Zephyr or Marcus, it’s not important.“The important thing is that you’ve never changed from the beginning until now… Neither have I.”Zephyr looked at her and held her hand. She looked at him, chuckling, and held his hand tightly.“Do you forgive me, Cordelia?”“I’ve never blamed you. It’s just that I couldn’t accept the change of your identity that came out of nowhere.” She pursed her lips. “But I need more time… Can you wait?”“Yes! Of course I can!” He was willing to wait for her forever.He hugged her tightly, afraid that it was a dream.“Cordelia, you won’t leave me, right?” He confirmed it again as he was worried.Cordelia smiled. “I won’t.”“You won’t leave me no matter what I become, right?”She was stunne
“Since you guys have gotten familiar with each other, let me introduce all of you again,” Zephyr chuckled. “Attorney Constable is popular in Centrolis and Jangasas. He charges by the second.“While Mr. Bayer…” He looked at Cordelia. “You know everything about him like the back of your hand, and there was a car accident that happened. I guess I don’t have to introduce him.”Josiah’s expression changed. He said innocently, “Why not!? The stuff you find on the Internet is not true! I’m not as they describe me to be!“Cordelia, I must introduce myself again! Although I look flirty, I’m actually loyal! Also, as I’m too good-looking, people are often jealous of me, including this Mr. Hamerton— Ouch!”Before he was done, Fredric hit him on his head, and Zephyr showed him an annoyed face.He felt wronged. Sigh, it became a crime that he was good-looking. He was being picked on just because he was good-looking!…Nelly rushed into Yale’s residence, ignoring the guards out there.She saw
In the end, Yelena was not Nelly’s match. She got scratches all over her face.At that moment, Yale signaled his guards to pull them apart. They took Yelena out.She struggled while screaming, “Sir, why aren’t you helping me!? Sir—”Soon, the voice disappeared in Yale’s residence.Nelly growled at her. After getting the towel from the maid, she glared at Yale, who was sitting on the couch at the side of her eye.“Are you dead!?” The rage in her surged again. “You just watched that b*tch hit me?”Yale smirked. “Ms. Tanner, you can fight, so why didn’t you show her mercy!?”“Yale!”“Okay, don’t be mad!” Yale got someone to serve tea. “Drink this to calm down.”Nelly rolled her eyes at him. She remained still.She came here today to get an explanation from him.Yale kept saying that he could get rid of Cordelia for her and take Zephyr back. It had been so long. Not only did he not get rid of Cordelia, but she was in Centrolis now!She was pissed.Nelly glared fixedly at Yale