Before Ian could even think of what to say, Xavia took a deep breath before saying, “…If this is regarding Fabiola and Von, please just tell me already so that I don’t have to worry even more…” …Wait. She… hadn’t actually overheard anything, had she? Hiding his sigh of relief, Ian eventually replied, “…Don’t worry, I’ll let you know if it regards the two. Speaking of which, have you spoken to Zivon recently?” “…Every day, actually, though… Sadly, there hasn’t been much progress, and I have a feeling like his texts are getting more and more repetitive… It worries me, honestly…” Sensing her anxiety, Ian was quick to reply, “Hey… Don’t think too much about it, alright? I’ll ask Jacob if he’s found anything more later on, but for now… You’re supposed to take Yulia to her dance class, right? Hurry up with your meal or you’ll be late…” “…Yeah, you’re right. I completely forgot about that… Um, I’ll go attend to her first. We’ll continue this talk later.” Watching as she ran off, Ian
Though everyone was relieved to hear that, they all knew that this was only the start of the battle. With that, Zayne was put in charge of Xavia and Zivon’s healthcare while Ian, Jacob, and James began scouring the nation in hopes of locating the buyer. Although Zivon chose to mostly remain silent, his gratitude was apparent… and on their way home, Zivon made sure to tell Zayne not to tell Xavia about his condition. Naturally, Zayne nodded and promised that as long as Zivon cooperated, he would too. There was a brief silence after that… and eventually, Zivon asked, “…How do I look?” “Like a corpse,” joked Zayne with a chuckle. Rolling his eyes, Zivon replied, “You know why I’m asking.” “I do. Don’t worry, you look healthy enough for her not to suspect too much…” said Zayne just as the car came to a stop in front of the villa… At the time, Homer and Yasmin had been playing with the children in the yard… and when they saw Zivon leaving the car, their eyes instantly widened.
Leaping into his arms, the ecstatic woman immediately called out his name, prompting Zivon to smile before giving her forehead a kiss… Trembling slightly from his kiss, she watched as he began kissing her lips next… and though he was as domineering as usual, he was also gentle, and this stopped her from even trying to resist. God, how she missed him…! If only they could stay like this forever…! Unbeknownst to the two, Yulia had been watching this entire time, and the child couldn’t help but awkwardly avert her gaze. She knew she should probably just remain silent, but… At the same time, she missed her father dearly too! Naturally, Zivon hadn’t forgotten about her, but… Now that Xavia was in his arms, it was immensely difficult for him to part lips with her… After what felt like forever, the kiss ended and Zivon stared straight into her eyes as he said, “…I really miss you… Please let me stare at you for a bit longer…” Blushing in response, Xavia meekly replied, “I-I missed yo
Taking a deep breath, Zivon added, “…Basically, I want you and the children to take better care of yourselves from today onward… Is that doable?” Slightly caught off guard by his request, Xavia replied, “…But I’m perfectly healthy-” “I know, but… I just want you and the kids to go for occasional check-ups, alright…? I really don’t want to risk any more than we should…” …True enough, they had already suffered plenty… And in the end, Xavia pursed her lips before nodding. Smiling in response, Zivon then patted her head before reaching out for her clothes… and after flinching a little, Xavia asked, “…W-what are you-” “Hmm? I just intend to do your laundry for you… Unless… You’re feeling frisky…?” replied Zivon with a chuckle, prompting Xavia to blush. Sure, they were married, but… honestly, they hadn’t done it all that much, which was why she was still a little shy when it came to such topics… Still. “…I could do your laundry too…” Pausing for a moment, Zivon replied, “…It’
Eyes widened in horror, Xavia couldn’t help but gasp when she saw all the wounds littered across Zivon’s chest! What the hell had he gone through…?! With how shocked she looked, Zivon couldn’t help but purse his lips before saying, “…Xav, listen to me-” “How did you get these…? Tell me everything now…!” interrupted the trembling Xavia who seriously couldn’t believe that he’d keep all this from her. Feeling helpless, Zivon sighed before explaining, “…I had to go to many dangerous places at the start just to get a hint as to where Fabiola could be… And one of the places was a dock. Basically, I was under the guise of a fisherman for a while, and since fishermen typically look beaten up… well, these wounds are self-inflicted. I just wanted to make them believe me…” Thanks to that, he had been able to blend in with the others at the dock, which prevented Joseph from sensing his presence for the longest time… Though Zivon said it so casually, Xavia’s heart still throbbed as she ge
It was only at nine the next morning when Xavia finally woke up again… and upon realizing what time it was, she instantly sat up in shock while exclaiming, “T-the kids! School! Darn it, this is all your fault-” Before she could continue, Zivon pulled her into his arms before saying, “Hey, relax… I’ve already told your parents to send the kids to school…” Though Xavia was relieved to hear that, she couldn’t help but note that they had slept together and failed to send their kids to school on the very first day he returned… “…At least have your priorities right…” grumbled Xavia as she recalled everything that had happened last night. “Between that and being with you, I choose you…” replied Zivon as he kissed her forehead before falling asleep again… The truth was, he hadn’t been able to sleep soundly in forever, and it was only now that he was finally able to relax enough to get some shut-eye… She knew how tired he was just from how quickly he had dozed off, and following a s
Raising a slight brow, Zivon replied, “…Where is this coming from again?” “…You only came home because Ian told me about my condition, right? Don’t even try denying it after you brought up that bit about us taking better care of ourselves last night…” …She had seen right through him, huh? Before he could even think of a proper reply, Xavia suddenly held his hand while saying, “…Thank you, Von… For you to prioritize me instead of Fabiola… That had to be a tough decision, right…?” Gently squeezing her hand, Zivon replied, “Not at all. Sure, she’s my child, but you’re always going to be more important than anyone else…” “…Hey. What would the kids think if they heard that…?” “Doesn’t matter. I’m only telling the truth about what I feel. Also, I believe that my actions are a good example for the kids when they grow up. Wouldn’t you say so? I certainly think that they’ll understand my reasoning.” Rolling her eyes, Xavia grumbled, “No matter what you say, you have to prioritize ou
Before he could ask, Zayne finished reading the results and said, “So… though your condition is much worse compared to Xavia’s, it isn’t life-threatening, so that’s a plus... Also, speaking of Xavia, why don’t we try getting more blood from her to see if it helps-” “Negative. She’s still recovering as well, and I refuse to accept her blood if it isn’t truly needed,” replied Zivon who hated the idea of his sweet wife being reduced to nothing but a blood bag. Patting Zivon’s shoulder, Zayne then said, “Fine, fine… Well, since that idea is out the window, you should start working with my medical team to help you heal faster. Any objections?” Following a slight pause, Zivon replied, “…None. If we’re doing this, though, station those professors at my villa. That way, they can be ‘family doctors’ while also treating me in the background. I believe this is the best way if I want to keep Xavia in the dark.” “Can do.” It wasn’t long after when the professionals showed up at the villa…