“Mom…” Cordelia called out weakly a moment later. She watched her mom carefully. “A-Are you alright?”Xyla was full of energy. “Mm-hmm, I’m alright!” She brought the apple that she had yet to finish peeling over while speaking. She pierced the knife on the apple—it was majestic.Cordelia kept quiet.From what she remembered, her mom had been a soft person, apart from the time when she was ill.However, her mind had been a mess back then. She did not know what she did when she was throwing tantrums.She had never been so strict since she felt better now.Xyla looked at Rowan, who had become a good boy from her roar. He buried his head quietly while sitting by the bed and rubbing his palms. The bed was quite high, and their legs did not touch the floor. Their legs were dangling.He looked like Ginger when Zephyr used to scream at it.Cordelia covered her mouth to smile secretly. ‘Hmm… He looks like Humpty-Dumpty.’She could not hold back and almost laughed out loud. At that mome
Zephyr could only come back and sit on the couch while pouting.Rowan looked at him with a cryptic look in his eyes.“About you marrying Cordelia…”“How many times are you going to ask that?” Zephyr enunciated each word coldly. “It’s true. My grandfather has agreed to it!”“Hmm, I know.” Rowan smiled. He was not sure whether to be happy or sad. He was lucky to be able to see his daughter getting married, but he did not have the right to hold her hand through the red carpet and give her away to the groom.Zephyr paused and said softly, “My grandfather indeed minded Cordelia’s background at first, and he hoped you’d take her as your goddaughter… But I told him about your relationship with her yesterday.”Rowan’s eyes widened. He could not say anything while staring at him.“He’s very happy since finding out that she’s your daughter. Sir, aren’t you going to seize the opportunity to acknowledge her as your daughter?”“I…”Rowan was choking. He had yet to gain forgiveness from Xyl
Zephyr’s memory was great. He remembered the dosage, but Rowan did not say what the medicine was.“Sir, what’s this?”Rowan stared at him and revealed a sly smirk.“Don’t worry. It’s beneficial to you!”“But I’ll have to know what this does, right?”Rowan grinned and enunciated each word clearly. “Improving your libido!”Pfft!Zephyr almost did not hold back the urge to slam the bottle on his head.Improving his libido? This old fox! He was the one who needed that!…Cordelia and Zephyr decided to collect their marriage certificate in the afternoon.Their good friends were there to witness the holy moment in the tiny hall at the Civil Affairs Bureau.They took pictures and took the oath. The moment they stamped on the certificate, Zephyr’s heart was pounding.Cordelia was smiling with excitement. She leaned on his chest coquettishly and felt safe as she felt his powerful heartbeat.He played with her long hair and kissed her forehead.Nicholas congratulated them. “Congra
“Z!” Josiah called out. “Now that you guys have the certificate, should we celebrate with a feast?”Zephyr snapped back to his senses. He nodded. “We should.”“I’ll book the hotel!” Josiah took out his phone immediately and looked at Cordelia. “What would you like to eat?”They were chipping in ideas, so it was a lively discussion.Zephyr looked calm as he looked at the door quietly.That person seemed to have left.“What are you looking at?” Cordelia held his arm.He chuckled and kissed her hair as he whispered, “Wait for me in the car. I’m going to make a call.”She was stunned. She then realized that someone seemed not to have shown up today.It was between them. Even if they had a conflict, they should be solving it themselves.She smiled and gave him a gentle look. She then led the others to the car park.After they left, Zephyr sat in the hall alone. A moment later, someone slowly walked in.“Z…”Zephyr lifted his eyes to look at him.Fredric looked guilty. He smile
“Fredric,” Zephyr said in his deep voice. “I won’t stop you from liking someone, but time will reveal one’s true colors. Make up your mind when you see through her!”“Z, Michelle…”“Okay, I don’t want to hear that name again!”Fredric pursed his lips. He kept quiet while looking at Zephyr’s cold eyes.“Oh yeah, Z.” He hesitated for a long time before saying, “Do you know that Yale was hurt a few days ago?”Zephyr had heard about the incident. He had heard that Yale had had a fight with some people in a bar parking lot.Furthermore, it had happened on the day he’d had a fight with Fredric.He thought about it and soon reacted. He then looked at Fredric with his deep eyes.“So you talked to him after I left that night?” Zephyr had a cryptic smile on his face.Fredric sensed that something was off. He had cold sweat dripping on his body.“Z, I didn’t…”Zephyr glanced at him expressionlessly.Fredric felt his throat tighten and continued. “Umm… I handled the situation. Clark ca
In the evening, Zephyr and Cordelia returned to the Royal Manor.They started kissing in the car as soon as it was parked in the courtyard, so the suppressive space was filled with romance.Her breathing quickened. However, she shoved his hands away, signaling for him to only do that at home.Although they had been together for a long time, she was still very conservative in this aspect. It was private, so it was natural that she needed privacy to do that.“Wifey…” Zephyr complained. “I can’t hold back anymore!”“You have to!” Cordelia lay on his chest like a kitten and warned him politely. “Don’t force me to take your allowance away!”Zephyr felt terrible. He held her hand and kissed it.However, he knew that as soon as she went into a private space and the curtains were closed, she would no longer be the lady who blushed because of a mere kiss…She could take his soul away when she let go. That feeling was just…He felt a squeeze in his heart. He snapped up and picked her up
“Ms. Carmichael.” The masseuse had a professional smile on her face. “Is this strength okay?”Michelle instantly felt relaxed. She kept nodding. “Yes, it’s good.”“Please tell me if there’s anything you need at all. We’ll do our best to serve you!”Michelle smiled. She felt good.She had been shooting for two days without resting before coming to the club. She was exhausted. Trinity had insisted on finishing shooting, but it was a way to rival Millie.Who was Millie? After the slap last time, she would never forgive Michelle.Michelle wanted to play someone else. She did not want to act with Millie, but the entire crew made fun of her.Trinity merely glanced at her and said, “We only have one character for you. Play it if you want. You can cancel the contract if you don’t want to do it! I don’t care if I lose this insignificant money.”Michelle was sure that everyone was working together to bully her.She called Fredric to cry about her encounter, but he advised her. “Michelle
Michelle was stunned. Ms. Jenner?Was one Ms. Jenner in Imperial Media not enough? There was another one now?Yelena looked at her as well, her gaze turning from confusion into jealousy and rage.“Hah, Mr. Yale’s stopping me from entering because of this sl*t?”Michelle was angry, but before she could retort, Yelena slapped her!“You wh*re!”Yelena was no delicate award-winning actress. The actress’ slap was part of filming, but Nelly had trained Yelena to get into battle mode.“You shameless b*tch! Mr. Yale’s not someone you can seduce! I’m going to rip you apart today! Let’s see if you’ll dare hook up with him again!”“Ah! Let go of me!”The two of them fought, and the club was thrown into chaos. Shrill screams, insults, and grappling noises mixed, creating a unique scene at the bottom of Splendor Mountain.No one dared mediate the fight, not that they knew how to. They could only watch the women fight.Michelle was not even Yelena’s rival. She was at a disadvantage and sh
"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