A faint fragrance drifted into Sean's nostrils, stirring a faint flutter in his heart.As Sean reached out to embrace Blake, he realized she had quietly stepped back, slipping away unnoticed.He stood there, arms outstretched but now empty. A slight blush of embarrassment tinged his cheeks as he gla
"Layla, why don't you take a seat and rest for a moment? I'll have Diego fetch some herbs," Sean suggested."Oh, and I noticed a coffee-colored round hat in my closet just now. If you don't mind, you can use it for now. I'll have Diego bring over a few more ladies' hats," he added."I don't mind. Th
Sean met Lindsay's skeptical gaze and responded with a wry smile."Colonel Zinn, I wasn't lying to you back then. I was just speaking casually," he explained. "Though I may have claimed to be the richest person in the world at the time, it's crystal clear now that Diego holds that title. Don't you a
"So, you really possess the strength of a Martial Emperor?" Lindsay looked at Sean in astonishment."Yeah," Sean affirmed with a nod.He saw no reason to continue denying his strength; it would just come across as fake. Plus, there wasn't any need to hide it either.Lindsay couldn't help but gasp in
Just then, the sound of the doorbell downstairs startled both Sean and Lindsay."That must be Diego. I'll go answer the door," said Sean, shaking off his somber mood and forcing a smile before he headed downstairs.Observing Sean, Lindsay detected a hint of sadness in his demeanor. Something inexpli
"Layla, wait a moment." Lindsay felt a sudden sense of unease as she watched Layla cheerfully descend the stairs. Quickly, she followed downstairs as well.However, Lindsay arrived a moment too late. Layla had already reached the garden.At that moment, Sean was getting ready to give Anthony a thoro
"Anthony, if you ever attempt to deceive Layla again and exploit her trust from before her amnesia, I'll make sure you face the consequences!" Sean's patience had reached its limit; his tone was icy and ominous."Heh, I knew Laylay had been discharged, so I came to visit her. Where's the deception i
"Laylay, allow me to clarify everything for you," Anthony said calmly, looking directly into Layla's eyes."What happened back then was a big misunderstanding. You misinterpreted my actions, and so did Colonel Zinn."He continued, "The truth is, you're aware of my family's struggles. When I was youn