“Family?” Lilian mumbled.Kiran nodded. “Family is where life begins. It’s the starting point where we identify our position and outlook on life. A leaf on the tallest tree will eventually return to its roots—the roots of society lie in the family.”Lilian shifted, mixed emotions swimming in her eye
On the roof of a dilapidated building near the edge of Dragonsmount, a wolf-masked Regulus turned to his subordinate, who was also wearing a similar mask. “Did you bring Shannon Hill here?”“Yes, Boss. We’ve covered every inch of her in explosives,” his subordinate answered right away.“Good!” Regul
Kiran froze in mid-air. Glancing downward, he spotted Regulus’ subordinate running toward the middle of the complex with a woman in his arms.Without a second thought, he whizzed through the air like lightning. At the same time, he flung the silver needles between his fingers at the man.The man hal
“How cunning of Kiran York to fool us by concealing his strength yesterday!” Regulus remarked, turning to his subordinates.“You were wise to send a substitute, Boss.” One of them was quick to offer a compliment.Hmph!“Damn Lilian for swapping Shannon Hill with a fake! If not for her, Kiran York wo
“Mom!”Snow cried out and rushed over.Fifteen years of longing, conveyed through emotional tears.Fifteen years of expectant waiting, channeled into a single cry.At that moment, all Snow wanted was to hold her mother tight and be held in return, to feel the realness of maternal love.“Useless girl
Kiran paused in surprise, but he turned and walked into the courtyard without a word.Yvonne gazed after him, her eyes shining with hope, love, and wistfulness. She could never capture his attention, after all.“Shannon, you’re back!” When Harold caught sight of Shannon from the second floor, he sho
“I’m grateful to the Xander family for guarding Dragonsmount for the past twenty years, and I deeply apologize for the fact that you were held hostage and imprisoned for my family’s sake. But Snow is now my wife and the lady of the York family—you have no right to hit her!” Kiran roared at Shannon.
When Kiran got to Neptune’s Cove Karaoke, the door was closed.It was still daytime, which meant that it was not business hours yet.He discreetly parked his sports car in the parking lot because he knew Lilian would be inside.Then he knocked on the door.The door swung open, and Lauren stood there