As Zephyr left the hospital ward, he felt like a rock was weighing his heart down. Although Rania’s death was unrelated to him, he still felt a sense of guilt, like he was an indirect cause.He stood at the hospital door for a long time, smoking somewhere spacious, and saw a few police officers rushing into the building. With the number of drugs Phil was dealing with, a death sentence was a treat.After a stick of cigarette, Zephyr looked up at the nightfall. It was time to leave this mess and go home to keep his wife company.“Sir.” Robert came from afar and looked hesitant to speak.Zephyr chuckled after a glance at him. “You went to check Marco’s case?”Robert smiled and nodded. As an excellent follower of Zephyr, of course, he had to do things in advance.The moment he heard Marco’s name outside the ward, he started the investigation.“Not bad.” Zephyr patted his shoulder. “Finally did something sensible.”Robert was rendered speechless. How was he insensible aside from alw
Cordelia had been a little sleepy, but all that grogginess left her when she heard what he said.“Who did you say you’re beating up!?”“Darling, I…”“The baby’s not even born yet, and you want to beat it up?” Cordelia raised her brows fiercely.Zephyr was not scared of anyone outside, but he surrendered in seconds in front of her.“No, no, I didn’t mean that…” He chuckled dryly. “You said that you share some of your heat with the baby after being pregnant, so you’re always cold, right?”“You still can’t hit it even then!”“Oh…” Zephyr nodded obediently.“Then can I beat them when they grow up and do something wrong?”“No!” Cordelia glared at him. “Teach and discipline kids verbally when they do something wrong. How can you beat them up simply? Zephyr, if you dare lay a finger on the child, I’ll fight you!”Zephyr stared at her and felt the corners of his lips twitching. He grimaced.When a woman became a mother, a docile bunny turned into a tigress.What a woman felt for th
The temperature outside had dropped tonight, so one must cover up well under the blanket. After that, one could do anything they wanted.…Seth had been keeping Zennie company all this while.After what they had been through, Seth finally recognized his feelings. However, Zennie had suffered a huge blow and turned back to how she was back when her depression started, talking and smiling less.Seth could barely make jokes to cheer her up, but what he could give her was his unwavering company.Zephyr and Cordelia came to Gale Bay that day and saw Kate standing outside of Zennie’s room. The woman could not see anything but was still peeping through the gap in the door, standing on tiptoe or bending down low.There was a faint sadness to her plump back. It made one feel the worry and concern a mother had.Cordelia suddenly felt a pinch in her nose. Maybe it was because she was becoming a mother too, and she empathized with what Kate currently felt.“Oh, Zephyr, Cordelia, you’re her
Cordelia had a hard time holding in her laugh, so she got up to walk in the front yard. She looked back occasionally, seeing Zephyr sit in the living room speechlessly and throwing her a “hostile” look as if to say, “Just you wait tonight!”.She blushed, and her heart rate picked up, so she quickly avoided his gaze.In the room…Zennie finished the bowl of congee and looked up at Seth like a child waiting for a reward from an adult.The moment their eyes met, Seth’s heart melted. This was what it felt like to like someone.He once liked Linda as well, but it felt totally different from now. When he found out that Linda had Nicholas in her heart, he chose to back out and wish her the best sincerely.Despite that, if Zennie were to tell him that she had someone else in her heart, he would give his all to compete with the man—like a knight who battled for love in the Middle Ages.As someone who held a scalpel, he could pick up the sword and become incredibly brave too.“Seth…” Zen
Winter passed, and spring came. Cordelia’s baby bump grew in the blink of an eye as she was nearing five months.Without the morning sickness, her appetite improved, and the baby grew well. Her stomach was bigger than regular pregnant women's. Other than the big belly, however, her limbs were slim, and she looked more radiant day after day.She could feel the baby’s movement and imagined how cute it was to turn around or stretch in her womb, letting out giggles involuntarily. The bliss of being a mother was evident in her, and others wished her the best genuinely when they saw it.Rowan was the first to lose his composure. With the excuse of observing the medical standard of the joint hospital, he came to Centrolis again. This time, he checked Cordelia on his own.After combining both modern medicine and a holistic approach, the final conclusion was reached—Cordelia was carrying a baby boy!Once the news got out, the Hamertons blew up.Liam was so happy that he barely slept, fo
“Honey, I dreamed that it’s a really handsome boy.” Cordelia snuggled him by the shoulder. “He’s around three or four in my dream, and he’s fair and plump like a little rice dumpling, waving his arms to ask me to carry him!“He looks like you.” Cordelia looked into Zephyr’s eyes. “Like a mini you!”Zephyr’s heart skipped a beat.“Is he also… fierce?”“How do you know?” Cordelia giggled. “I even dreamed that he yelled at you. But his voice was so soft that he was so cute even when he shouted at you!”Zephyr was speechless. How did he know? He had dreamed about him too! That aggressive little dumpling had even hugged his wife in front of him—as a provocation!Zephyr held Cordelia’s hand abruptly, and his grip grew harder. He was only snapped out of his daze when she gasped in pain.“Sorry, sorry, I didn’t mean to hurt you…”“Don’t come over!”“Huh?”Cordelia pouted. “I’m afraid of the heat now. Don’t stay close to me.”Zephyr smiled weakly and could only keep a distance from h
The men gathered in the bar’s private room. It was rare for them to relax.Many good things had happened lately. Josiah and Kelly were engaged. They were going to get married a year later. At the same time, their companies will collaborate by then.From now on, the Bayers and the Tanners would head toward a brighter future together.Not only had Seth succeeded with his confession, but Zennie was so outstanding she got seven A’s in the spring self-enrolment program. The Centrolis Medical Institute made an exception to accept her. She was enrolled as an undergraduate and Master’s degree student.She and Seth promised they would study to become doctors together. They would work together at the operating table in the future.Nicholas was confused. Why were these academic tyrants so dramatic even in love? How old would they be after they were done with their studies? Did they want to get married and have kids? Were they in a relationship to sacrifice to humans in the medical field?“Y
A few days later, Cordelia followed Zephyr to Melorian.The journey was a smooth one. She no longer had morning sickness and did not feel uncomfortable. After two days of jet lag, she was full of energy again.She wanted to check out the city.It was where Zephyr had grown up. It was not as gloomy as Ricos, and it was sunny every day. Each building was packed with history.The city had this unique sturdiness. Coupled with the sunset and the pigeons flying by the top of the church, it became a beautiful scene.Cordelia fell in love with this place.Zephyr held her hand and took her through the streets. They would watch matches at Old Clifford, look at peculiar items at Northern Point, and feed pigeons at Rylands Square.He used to only come here when he was sad. He had never thought he would take his beloved wife here one day.The pigeons at the square seemed to have gained weight. Life was good here.“Do you like this place?” He hugged her from behind.Cordelia’s belly was gr
"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