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
Aurelia was surprised at first.She figured it out after being stunned for a second. This man had his arms wrapped like two buns, so he could not take off his pants…She felt rather awkward, and her cheeks blushed. She said softly, looking down, "I-I'll go get the nurse!""I'm going to pee my pants if I'm going to wait for the nurse to come!""I—""Get in here now!" Neil frowned. "Just loosen my pants for me."Aurelia looked down. Though it was awkward, she felt sweet.As such, she did as he said. She walked to him and helped him to the toilet. He spread his legs and signaled her with a nod."Remove it now!"Aurelia suddenly thought it was funny. She could not help but laugh out loud."Why are you laughing?""You're a man, yet you forced a lady to remove your pants for you!""You…" Neil's cheeks flushed. "You damned girl! Would I have to do this if you didn't feed me so much soup the entire afternoon? Quickly, I'm losing it!""Oh…"Aurelia held back her laughter and remov
The footsteps were approaching. Neil suddenly realized that the door was opened. Just when he was going to get Aurelia to close it, he looked up and saw Carter, who was dumbstruck at the door.What he saw was—Neil was standing at the toilet with his legs spread wide while Aurelia was standing before him while bending. She had a pair of scissors in her hand.And the scissors were going…Carter inhaled sharply!"No, stop!"Aurelia's hand trembled, and the scissors fell onto the floor.She looked at Carter and then Neil—she was flushing. She covered her face and ran out as if she was running for her life.Carter did not have time to go after her as he quickly checked Neil's situation."Cuz, is that lady crazy?" He was in disbelief. "It'd be terrible if she cut your thing off!"Would the general not have an heir if that happened?Neil looked like he wanted to die as his eyes lost their color. He looked at Carter helplessly, unable to utter a word."Cuz, are you okay?"Cuz, I ca
Zephyr pouted. He was not like a pufferfish!"Tell me, what's up?""I just want to talk to someone."He frowned. "You can't find anyone else?"Neil was annoyed. "I just want to talk to you. Why do you have so many questions? I know you're happy with your wife and son, but can you pity a single man?"Zephyr got it now. Neil was talking about Aurelia again.He chuckled softly and turned his face to look at Cordelia, who was still sleeping. He whispered, "Your address.""Come to the cafe next to the hospital. Let's have breakfast together."He hung up right away.Soon, Zephyr rushed to the cafe. He could not help but be stunned when he saw the table filled with food."Although you're not shooting any movies now, please watch your weight!" Zephyr stood in front of him, looking serious. "You're Imperial Media's talent, after all. I'm your boss!"Neil glanced at him indifferently and continued to eat the beef burger in his hands.The gauze on his arms had been removed. He could h
Although Neil was in the entertainment industry, he had the backing of his family. Everything had been smooth sailing for him. He had never experienced suffering, so it was only natural that he did not understand the meaning of money.To him, money was just numbers.However, it was the first time he heard Zephyr discuss money. What he said made sense."So, if Aurelia is willing to spend on me, it'll prove she definitely likes me?""Um…" Zephyr scratched his chin. "Yes, theoretically."Neil was as excited as if he had hit the jackpot. He instantly took out his phone to call Aurelia."Hey, I saw a belt that I like. It costs $400!"Zephyr almost spat the coffee. He widened his eyes to stare at the weirdo in front of him.That was not right. The best actor had been in so many movies that he should be smarter. How could he use his script exactly!?Perhaps Aurelia said nothing that Neil frowned and continued to test her. "Hey, did you hear me?"No way. It's only $400, and you're sc
Neil's face suddenly changed.At that moment, a light commotion came from the other side of the phone.The call was hung up.He felt like he was on an emotional roller coaster. He was anxious."Aurelia is in danger… She's in danger!" He was pacing in frustration. "I must save her!""Calm down!" Zephyr got up to stop him. "The phone call doesn't necessarily mean anything!""You don't know that it was the queen who brought up Victoria!" Neil was pissed. "She must have said something to the queen, or she wouldn't get Aurelia to the palace for nothing, right? She doesn't know Aurelia at all!""Even if that's the case, you can't go!" Zephyr analyzed in a deep voice. "Although I haven't been in Southeast Aciatic for a long time, I know you can't just go to the palace as you wish! On what premise are you going now? What are you going to do after you get in? Are you going to say that Queen Carmella kidnapped Aurelia?""I…" Neil gulped and licked his dry lips.Zephyr glanced at him bef
"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