"Take the initiative since she doesn't!" Cordelia was impatient for them."Am I not taking enough initiative?" Neil frowned and put on his prideful front again. "I've already confessed once… and she was playing with a frog when I did it! I won't do this a second time. How bruised would my ego be otherwise!?"“…”"Never mind, I'll take my time with her." Neil smirked. "We'll see who lasts till the end!"Cordelia fled, covering her face. These two people were not easy to handle—they were a persistent pair who loved irritating each other."Hey, Cordelia, why are you leaving? I haven't finished telling you my plan!""Not gonna hear it!" Cordelia fled. "Zuko's asking for me!""There's one more thing!" Neil shouted from the back, "Didn't Aurelia get a checkup after she got hurt? What does the report say? Is it with Uncle Rowan?"…Victoria arrived at the side hall, where Carmella had been waiting for her. Even though she was anxious, she kept her cool on the outside."Auntie—"Bef
"As for Aurelia Chilton…" Carmella looked at Victoria in annoyance.She honestly had yet to figure out what to do with Aurelia.For the time being, it looked like she was who Neil cared about. Based on how Noah doted on Neil, in addition to Noah not having a preference for status and family background, it was highly possible that he would allow Neil to marry Aurelia.Instead of letting Victoria throw her tantrum and kick up a fuss, offending the Harrises, she might as well be of help and use Aurelia to gain the Harrises' support.Her ultimate goal was to keep the reign for Martin anyway.Carmella loved Martin. As long as it was beneficial to him, she did not care about the price she had to pay. Whether it was the Irwins or the Harrises, they would be sources of strength Martin could use if she managed to pull them to her side.She would resort to any measure to eliminate anyone who dared stop her!"Auntie…" Victoria looked at her cautiously. "What will you do about Aurelia?"Ca
Rowan paused and smiled instead of answering.Alexander turned around to help him out. "Mr. Irwin, I heard that you have some White Egret Orchids here, which are rare. It's the blooming season now. I wonder if I'd be lucky to have a look?""Of course!" Rowan quickly replied, "This way, please, Your Highness!"Alexander and Rowan went off to look at the flowers as they chatted. Victoria, who was left behind, looked enraged."Your Highness, no need to get petty with them!" her maid appeased from the side."Hah, what's there to be petty about?" Victoria snickered, "I'm the future ruler. They'll regret it for disregarding me like this now!""Yes, when the time comes!" Her maid then eyed her discreetly for her to look at the window.When Victoria came to the window, she heard the laughter outside. There were two people by the pool—Aurelia and Neil…Irwin Manor was close to the rainforest, and the pool was connected to the pond. Palm trees thrived by the bank, and the air smelled flo
Zephyr sighed with a hand over his face.His days before he had a son had been great… Cordelia had been gentle and docile like a bunny and liked to snuggle him the most—she had claimed that it was where she felt the safest in the world…Now?Their son had taken over her, her heart, and her entire world!Zephyr came up with ways to change this. Weaning Zuko was one of his solutions.When the baby was six months old, Cordelia produced less milk, and the quality was not that great. Zuko was also teething then, and his gum was sore, so Cordelia was often in pain from all the gnawing.Once, when the baby fed and gnawed simultaneously and Zephyr saw how Cordelia bit her lips, refusing to cry out even when she was sweating in pain, his heart squeezed.She dared not cry out because she feared scaring the baby, but Zephyr was not letting Zuko get his way. He picked up a toy on the side, attracting their son’s attention. As expected, Zuko let go, and his eyes followed the toy.Zephyr smi
Alexander invited the Hamerton couple and their child to be his guests at the palace. He also got the best photographer in Southeast Aciatic to take a family photo for them.Zuko was not quite good at walking and sometimes needed a baby walker, but he liked the royal garden. He flailed his chubby arms on the lawn, gurgling in excitement to greet the butterflies and birds.Zephyr picked him up for a ride on his shoulders, and the baby shrieked out of the fun he had.Cordelia's heart lurched watching them, and she wanted to stop Zephyr several times but was held back by Alexander."Don't worry. Mr. Hamerton must know what he's doing and won't hurt your son!" He smiled.Cordelia took a pause before she smiled. Despite what Alexander said, he had asked the palace guards and maid to follow the father and son. Even if Zephyr missed, they could absolutely be able to catch the baby.Cordelia was grateful as she chortled. "Thank you, Your Highness.""I just like to see him smile." Alexan
Neil saw Victoria walking toward them from afar and furrowed his brow. He put an arm around Aurelia and took her to the side.The others understood it when they saw Neil’s reaction. Although they did not want to offend the princess, the Harrises were no pushovers either. Hence, they bowed in courtesy and sought excuses to walk away.Victoria could not believe it. Everyone just ignored her!“Victoria.” Alexander’s voice came from behind her.She turned around and saw her brother’s small smirk.“I’ve told you not to regard the royal status so highly.” He spoke softly. “People are no fools. They know what’s significant and not!”“What?” Victoria sneered. “I can’t join in the fun now too? This is the palace. It’s my home. Do you think it’s right that you host a party here without the owner’s permission!?”“You’re going too far, Victoria. Since when is the palace your home? This is our uncle’s home. We are only being allowed to stay here!”“You…”“And I’ve told our uncle about this
The maid could guess that Victoria was most likely angry because of Aurelia again.The maid said obsequiously, "Your Highness, there's a news update…"Victoria frowned. "What is it?""The investigator says that Aurelia grew up in the Melorian slum and spent her time with the nomads. Her parents are both illegal immigrants. Her father's a drug addict, and her mother's a prostitute. They abandoned her at a young age.""So, she most probably isn't related to Aunt Helene."Victoria breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that she was being overly suspicious."Of course not, Your Highness!" The maid smiled. "That b*tch has a lowly background. It's her luck that she could come to Southeast Aciatic! Your Highness, what… What's gotten into you today? Did you get into an argument with Mr. Harris again?"Victoria turned away in frustration.It would be better if they did argue! She did not know how badly Neil was injured and how she should wrap this matter up…Carmella had warned her the l
Zephyr was rendered speechless.If Cordelia made up her mind that she would not have kids anymore, would that not mean… He could not fool around with her in the bed anymore…Having kids was second—it would be terrible if they could no longer fool around!What was wrong with him lately? He said something wrong or was close to saying something wrong!He quickly grabbed her shoulders and whispered into her ear, "That's not what I meant, wifey! I-I mean, I said before that I'd spoil you like you're like my daughter!"Cordelia chuckled. "Oh, please!""I'm serious." He was smiling with his eyes. "In my life, I only want a "daughter" like you…""You b*stard!"Nobody knew when Rowan entered the side palace. Zephyr locked eyes with his father-in-law, who was in disbelief as soon as he lifted his head."What nonsense are you talking about?"Zephyr was at a loss for words."How dare you say that?"Rowan was disinfecting his needles, so he picked one up conveniently in an attempt to st