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
Rowan puffed his cheeks while squinting as he stared at Zephyr. He stretched one hand into his pocket and was excited as he squeezed his needle box.A gibberish, sweet voice suddenly came from afar away at that moment. "Grandpoo!"Rowan was stunned.He saw Zuko run to him in a wobbly manner. From afar, he looked like a fair and chubby mochi. His eyes were so big that he could melt someone's heart.He was smiling extra brightly under the sun. God seemed to have put everything good in his dimples.Cordelia was not sure whether to laugh or cry. She quickly corrected him. "Darling, it's grandpa! Grandpa!"Rowan's heart softened. He did not care whether he was called "grandpa" or "grandpoo". It was music to his ears as long as his darling grandson called him.At that moment, he did not know that he was smiling brightly. He called out loudly while opening his arms. "Hey! Grandpoo is here. Grandpoo is here to see my little darling!"Cordelia and Zephyr looked at each other. They held
Zephyr was rendered speechless.Watching her husband's change of expression that came so suddenly, Cordelia laughed until she lost her breath.…Someone walked in when Victoria was going to take a nap."Your Highness, Her Majesty asked for you."Victoria's heart jolted. It was Carmella's maid. The queen had always been good to her maids that she would not get them to do anything during their rest time in the afternoon.Perhaps Carmella had heard about Neil's incident to be wanting to see her at this time.Victoria calmed herself down and picked up her spirit. She got her maids to help her with her clothes and makeup before rushing to the main palace.The queen had asked to see her in a secret room in the main palace.The wooden door closed and released a thud after she walked in. It was dimmed there. The queen stood facing the wall. Her back was skinny, but she was majestic.Victoria walked forward and bowed."Aunt—"Before Victoria was done speaking, she was slapped again
Neil had been in the hospital.He was in the VIP ward at the burns unit on the top floor.He had to be treated properly as he had lost a layer of skin on both arms. The doctors had wrapped his arms like dumplings. If one did not look carefully, his arms looked like a robot's.He could not use his hands, so he could not play games on his phone. The only thing he could do was stare at the ceiling on the bed. He would count how many lines were made of the carving on it.Fortunately, Aurelia asked for leave from the tailor's shop and stayed by his side every day.She thought he was only hurt because he was protecting her. Apart from guilt, the love from before had accumulated into a quick stream that drowned her heart.She would feed him herself, as well as wipe his body.Neil was hesitating at first.However, after getting used to it a third or fourth time, he was enjoying it now.Aurelia was gentle when she wiped him. Her hands were soft, and the temperature of the towel was per