Ava broke out, wailing, and told Hannah everything.Hannah frowned as she listened and scolded Ava for spoiling their plan.“You foolish child! Why did you ask where Zephyr was out of the blue? She could guess right away that you have eyes for him! That’s his wife. How could she allow it?“Besides, they’re married. You have no business in whatever workout they want to do behind closed doors.” Hannah paced back and forth, sighing heavily. “Even if Cordelia had a good impression of you previously, it’s gone with what you just said!”Ava calmed down and thought that her mother made sense. She bit her lip and looked at Hannah tearfully, muttering in a soft voice, “Then… what should I do now?”Hannah rolled her eyes.“You’re asking me? Who am I supposed to ask!?”“Mom, I don’t think that’s the case with Cordelia?” Ava was hopeful. “She was quite nice during the call and said that she sees me as her only friend and hopes I help her more!”“Everyone can make pleasantries! That’s what
Zephyr snickered.Robert had already informed him of the entire incident, and he was just thinking about how he could penalize Ava, only for her to send herself to his door!“Darling, stay out of this. I’ll—”“Let me take care of this myself!” Cordelia’s gaze was determined.Zephyr turned around and looked at her rather worriedly. He put a hand on her waist.“If you weren’t pregnant, I’d certainly let you handle it. But you’re carrying a baby. I’m afraid that—”“Afraid that I will get mad?” Cordelia chortled. “Will I get mad so easily? Honey, don’t worry. I already know what to do. Let me handle it, okay?”Zephyr could never say no to her.No matter how worried he was, he nodded in agreement and asked his people in the company to be alert and keep his wife safe.His wife was his to spoil and coddle unconditionally!“Okay.” He chuckled. “I have a surprise for you after you’re done with this.”…A while later, Cordelia arrived at the Baker Group, and Ava came to get her perso
“Nothing!” Cordelia’s expression was innocent, but there was something else deep in her eyes.“The employees should be complimented when they do a good job. They joined the company at different times, but they have one thing in common—they are serious about what they do and hardworking! Talents like them are highly sought after no matter which company it is.”Ava was stunned, clueless about Cordelia’s strategy.“But Cordelia…” She forced a smile. “These people offended you!”“They didn’t know who I was then. Besides, if there were actually an intern, errands like that should be their job!”“You…” Ava was rendered speechless and could only gawk wide-eyed at Cordelia.The other three women were equally surprised. They had been under the impression they were in trouble this time and had even figured they would rat Ava out if they were really punished.It was a surprise that their young mistress was beautiful, kind, and so magnanimous that she was not petty with them!“If I have to
Cordelia spoke softly, but each sentence hit the nail right on the head. Not only had she cleaned herself of any blame, but she also tossed the problem back to Ava.Ava trembled slightly. Who said that pregnant women had baby brains?Not only did Cordelia not have a baby brain, but her tongue was also sharper than a blade. Was her baby a debater!?Ava could not help the lurch of her heart when she looked up and met Cordelia’s cryptic gaze. She forced a smile.“Cordelia, heh… Are you joking?”“Am I?” Cordelia smiled. “I hope I’m thinking too much into this.”“Well… since you’re so merciful, they’re forgiven this time!” Ava quickly went up to hook arms with Cordelia intimately and eyed the three employees. “Alright, Cordelia’s not blaming you. Go back!”“Hold on.” Cordelia’s voice was cold.She turned to Ava with a smile and pushed her hand off.“Ah, I have something I didn’t get to inform you in time, Ava. I’ll just announce it here.”Ava gulped. “What is it?”Cordelia spoke
Hannah was already angry and was more frustrated when she saw Noah’s silliness.Ava was worse. She felt nothing for this stepfather of hers. If it were not because Noah could give her the title of the Baker heiress and let her live in affluence, she would not have called a fool her father!“Alright, alright, it’s nothing!” Hannah sighed and waved a hand impatiently, “Go do whatever you want. Don’t hang around here!”Noah scratched his head and turned to leave, turning back to look at them in worry as he did.“It’s Zephyr again, isn’t it? Tell me if he’s offended you two. I’ll go to Janine!”“Enough, cut the crap!” Hannah glared at him.Noah pursed his lips and looked at his wife with a wronged expression.Hannah calmed down and suddenly thought that Noah was right. Why did she not ask him to go to Janine?Instead of fuming in silence here, they might as well kick up a fuss.Thinking of this, Hannah put on a new face and went to hook arms with Noah with a grin to sit him down o
After some time, Janine smiled and turned to look at Cordelia and hold her hand.“How’s she thin? I think she’s just nice!”Hannah was stunned.Janine’s gaze on Cordelia was not scrutinizing like other mothers-in-law to their daughters-in-law. Instead, she looked like a loving mother looking over her own daughter.“Why would she put on so much? She’ll suffer when she’s in labor if her stomach is too big. And it’s hard to recover postpartum! Our Cordelia’s doing well like this. She’ll be as pretty as she’s been after delivery!”Hannah noted that things were going wrong for her. What was happening? They were talking about “working out” just now.She said with a chuckle, “Janine, you’re right. She shouldn’t put on so much so recovery’s easier postpartum! Heh, I think Cordelia’s very pretty now. Why else would Zephyr not leave the house at all?”“Isn’t it normal for the husband and wife to be in a loving relationship?” Janine threw a sharp look at her.Hannah’s heart dropped as she
Cordelia did not stop there. Since she had offended Hannah, she might as well go all the way.She looked at Janine and said softly, “Mom, I think this family doesn’t seem to welcome me very much… Rather than being gossiped about here, I’ll just go back to my parents!”Janine was inwardly in glee. When did her daughter-in-law pick up her skill of backing down for an attack?In that case, she must not waste her effort!The mother and daughter-in-law exchanged a look and immediately understood the next scene of the show.Before Janine could get herself into it, though, a deep voice rang. “Who’s going back to her parents?”Cordelia jolted.It went silent instantly as a sense of pressure weighed down on them. The crowd automatically parted to two sides to make a path for the Baker patriarch, Franklin Baker. His hair was white, and he wore a gray checkered suit with a fedora. He was old, but the confidence and presence he commanded could still intimidate everyone.Cordelia was anxiou
“And don’t think I don’t know how many grievances you’ve secretly made my daughter suffer all these years!”Franklin wanted to spill everything, but Janine held him back—not for Hannah but not to embarrass her younger brother in public.All in all, Janine still cared about her brother.“Dad, no need to go on.” She chuckled. “Today’s party is to welcome me home. You really shouldn’t get angry. Let’s enjoy ourselves and relax!”“Yeah, Grandpa,” Cordelia said with a smile. “I was wrong just now too. I shouldn’t throw a tantrum and say that I want to go back to my parents. I’ve married Zephyr, I’ll be where my husband is!”“Mm, our Cordelia’s the best!” Franklin grinned widely. “But… I heard that old Hamerton geezer say that Zephyr’s married into the Irwins? He should be going back to your parents with you then!”“Grandpa, uh…” Cordelia could barely hold back her laugh.Zephyr, who had been observing from the side, widened his eyes when he heard that.“How’s that possible, grandpa!
"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