Zephyr looked at them and responded dully. “Oh.”It looked like he was not quite interested.Both men exchanged a look in puzzlement and heard Cordelia’s sweet voice. “Seth and Fredric? Come in, have a seat!”It was only then Zephyr moved away with a scowl.Cordelia greeted them with a nod and smile and went to cut up some fruits in the kitchen.Seth and Fredric were smart people and could immediately guess what happened when they saw her blush and Zephyr’s disgruntlement. They could not help chuckling.It used to be Josiah and Robert who interrupted the couple, so it was quite a surprise that the two of them would be doing it too.“What is it?” Zephyr looked at Seth.It was as if his scowl was telling the doctor that he would not let him off the hook if there was no major discovery.Seth pressed his lips together and retrieved a lab test result. The data on it was mind-boggling.Despite that, Zephyr had always had extremely strong immunity and analysis ability regarding vari
“I want all of Lukas Welkie’s information and background. The more detailed, the better. Keep an eye on anyone who’s close to him as well!”Cordelia sighed in relief after that, only to turn around and see all three men looking at her in a stupor, especially Zephyr.She was confused and went over to check on her husband. “Darling, what’s the matter? Why do you look like this?”Zephyr smiled and patted her head. “You snatched my lines!”Cordelia paused before she flushed.Seth chuckled. “I only know now that two people will really look alike after being together for a long time!”“Right!” Cordelia joked. “Zennie must be studying harder after spending so long with a scholar like you, huh?”“No, no, no! It’s different with Zennie and me!” Seth chuckled innocently and explained, “She’s a younger sister. The most we are going to be is matching siblings!”“You…”Not only was Cordelia speechless, but even Zephyr looked like he choked and glowered.“Seth!” Cordelia frantically shot h
Zephyr chuckled dryly and quickly let go before he stared at Cordelia.“Cordelia, do you have other reactions?”“Well…” Cordelia recalled carefully and shook her head. “I don’t think so.”“Phew!” Zephyr breathed in relief, and a hint of a smile finally appeared on his nervous face. “Good that there’s none!”“What?”“I mean…” Zephyr wiggled his brows. “No reaction means you’re not pregnant!”“Not necessarily so.” Seth prodded his gold-rimmed glasses and explained like a teacher, “Each person’s different, so their reactions in pregnancy are different too! Some women have a good appetite, sleep a lot during pregnancy, and don’t have nausea at all!”“Seth!” Zephyr glared at him. “You have too much to say!”Seth was rendered speechless and froze on the spot.Zephyr was actually feeling contradictory. He hoped for a child to stop the elders from nagging, but he did not want a child to disturb his and Cordelia’s alone time. When he thought of the aggressive little kid in his dream, e
Millie smelled of alcohol, and when that mixed with her elegant perfume, it gave off a different vibe. She seemed to be having a good time as her beautiful eyes were glittering like shiny jewels.Fredric did not have much to say and was going to turn around, but Millie’s cry nearly propelled him off his feet.“Girls! Come quickly! Mr. Constable’s here!”Fredric’s heart dropped, and he was stunned. In the blink of an eye, over ten female celebrities came buzzing from everywhere in the bar. These beautiful faces could only be seen on television usually.Right now, however…Fredric was nearly swept off his feet. He was surrounded by these female celebrities swiftly. The women had a bit too much to drink and were tipsy to care. They were enamored once they saw Fredric.“Mr. Constable!”“Oh, it’s Mr. Constable!”“I’ve been looking for someone who’s not in showbiz. Don’t fight him with me, girls. Mr. Constable’s mine!”Fredric sweated. “Miss, you…“”Fredric, is touching you like th
There was a flash of teasing in Fredric’s expression.“I can—”Before he finished, Trinity patted her chest boyishly. “It’s fine, it’s fine. I can handle it myself! You… You can go back. No worries!”She went back to the neon and noises right after that. When she turned around, she looked a little miserable.She wondered if it was her delusion, but she seemed to see a hint of concern in that man’s eyes… The sentence that he did not finish—did he want to be her bodyguard and send her home?That was impossible.Trinity shook her head and commanded herself to stay level-headed. It had taken her so much time and effort to remove him from her heart. She could not put him back in there now.She knew that he was a devoted person, so he probably only had Michelle in his heart.Trinity chuckled bitterly and went on to drink and sing with Millie and the others.Peals of laughter and giggles kept coming from the bar. The female celebrities were good at singing and dancing, turning the pl
“Hi, handsome. You still haven’t left?”Millie wore a beautiful purple fur shawl. The glittery silver thin-strapped dress inside made her dazzle and radiant.Fredric raised his glass and nodded politely with a soft smile.Millie scanned him from head to toe and suddenly let out a bark of laughter.Fredric was stunned. “What is it?”“Nothing, nothing…” Millie calmed herself down. “Just understanding why Trinity likes you so much out of a sudden! Heh… the intellectual j*rk kind of look on you is quite charming!”Fredric did not know if he should chuckle.Actually, Millie was not far from the truth. Fredric was a notch weaker than Zephyr, but they were not the same type.Zephyr overwhelmed people with his commanding presence and cold, handsome look, but Fredric looked friendlier. In contrast to Zephyr’s sharp angles, his lines were softer. He was also a famous lawyer, so he had a wise intellectual temperament as his demeanor oozed genteel and grace.It would be hard for women not
Trinity felt that she must be drunk and delusional. This must be a sweet dream? But she still had to face the sad reality when she woke up, right?In that case, she might as well discard this dream sooner!Trinity bit her lips. The pain cleared her mind a little, and she shoved Fredric away to stand firm and kept up her facade.“No need, really! I know you’re busy. I can actually—”“You can’t! Why don’t you need me?” Fredric grabbed her hand. He had drunk a little as well, and some things could only be said while he was tipsy.“Trinity, I’m sorry. I’ve understood it too late. I—”“Let go of her.” A cold voice suddenly sounded at the door.Fredric and Trinity were stunned at the tall figure under the dim light.Footsteps approached them slowly before a force separated the two of them. Trinity was pulled to someone else.“Mr. Constable, don’t you think it’s too late to say these now?”“Neil!” Trinity warned softly.Fredric opened his mouth but said nothing. His fists on his si
When Zephyr and Cordelia arrived at the police station, they saw Fredric and Neil sitting on each end of the bench in the lobby. Both of them looked horrible, while Trinity, who was in the center, looked at them with a troubled expression. When she looked up and saw Cordelia, it was like she saw a savior and hurried over to hold her hand.“What happened?” Zephyr was bewildered as he glared at Fredric. “You, a lawyer, fought?”The corners of Fredric’s lips twitched, and he turned away. It was rather embarrassing when he was controlled by alcohol.Usually, he was the one who bailed people out of the police station. Now? Zephyr was here with other lawyers to bail him out.The Hamertons’ legal team was efficient and completed the procedures shortly. The lawyers tried to hold their laugh back when they saw Fredric and went to inform Zephyr before they left the police station.Cordelia found the whole matter unbelievable as well and ran over to check Neil’s face after comforting Trini
"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