Cody droned on and on, not noticing how Veron's expression grew increasingly uncomfortable by the second.Seeing as Cody was still trying to talk, Veron waved her hands frustratedly. "That's enough, that's enough… I got you to keep tabs on Heather to see if she had any unspeakable secrets. Why do you keep bringing up a child? So annoying…"She had already been frustrated, to begin with. Seeing Cody return without any useful news only made her feel worse.Uhh…Cody's face flushed awkwardly upon having angered his High Lady, scratching his head as he scrambled to say, "You're perfectly right, High Lady. Well… Well, I'll go back to spying on her."As Cody spoke, he was about to turn and leave.Veron huffed indignantly as a thought came to her while she watched Cody about to leave the garden."Hold on! Come back."As she shouted, Veron's gaze flashed with the implication of a daring guess.At her call, Cody scrambled to turn and run back with an expression of respect on his face.
As he spoke, Cody said in a confused manner, "Ambrose has always been an honest and righteous man. He probably wouldn't do something like that.""He wouldn't, but that b*tch might."Veron stood up slowly and continued speaking in a calm tone."That b*tch Heather has her ways with men. I'm sure she has Ambrose wrapped around her finger. There's no way he would turn her down if she stood her ground in hiding their child's identity."Whew…Cody could not help but take a deep breath while nodding slowly. "From the way you put it, High Lady, it does seem quite possible."As he spoke, Cody stepped forward and looked at Veron seriously, speaking in a tone full of sincere care."High Lady, I know I'm just a servant, and there are some things I shouldn't be saying, but I'd still like to say this. Maybe you should let Ambrose go now that he has Heather."There are other men on this planet besides Ambrose Darby, and many of them are far better-looking or smarter than him. You'll find some
At the most crucial second, Zhurong had rushed to the scene in time, using the power of raging flames to finally make Antigonus retreat.It could be said that the battle had ended in complete victory on Chester's end.Upon winning the battle, Chester still did not take things lightly. He had the Elysium Gate pupils tighten the security overall before standing guard with Dax, Zhu Bajie, and the rest to wait for the Sea Dragon Palace's return.It had been a few days, and there had been no sound from the Sea Dragon Palace. Thus, Chester could only return to the Hidden Hero Sect with the others for the time being.Upon finding out that Chester and his friends had defeated the Sea Dragon Palace, the Hidden Hero Sect was nothing but joyous. Thus, Debra had specially prepared a feast of delicious food with plans to reward everyone.Ambrose was also overjoyed and could not stop pouring drinks for Chester and the rest at the table.As Ambrose's girlfriend, Heather was also at the table.
Seeing as it was getting late, Heather could not help but say in a low voice to Ambrose. "Brother Ambrose, I should probably get some rest now. It's been quite a while, and the baby might have woken up."Heather had taken care of the child for the past few days, and she had developed a sense of deep affection for the child in the meantime. However, it was easy for her to feel somewhat empty without having the baby around.At the look on her face, Ambrose chuckled. "Alright, I'll get some rest too. Let's go together."As he spoke, Ambrose stood to say apologetically to Chester and the rest. "Uncle Zhu Bajie, Uncle Chester, please feel free to continue. I've had enough to drink, so I'm going to go back to get some rest."As he spoke, he grasped Heather's hand tightly in his.Despite spending every day together and being positively inseparable, it was still not enough for Ambrose.After Ambrose spoke, Zhu Bajie shook his head vigorously. "Hey! How can you say you've had enough to dr
Crap!Cody stood frozen in the room, his forehead beading with sweat as his chest thudded in terror.Was Ambrose not drinking in the main hall? Why had he returned all of a sudden? If he were to catch Cody, there was no way he would see the light of day again.Cody was nothing but helpless. He scanned the room in search of Ambrose's belongings for traces of hair after cutting off the baby's lanugo hair, only for Ambrose to return in time.Creak!Just as Cody was terrified, the room was pushed open as Ambrose strode in with Heather behind him.Ambrose's gaze was sharp as a bolt of lightning as it landed on Cody instantly. He stopped short. "Cody Lange? Is that you?"Ambrose knew Cody as Veron's personal bodyguard back when she had followed Ambrose around persistently; thus, he recognized Cody immediately.Seeing as there was no way out, Cody forced a pained smile as he greeted Ambrose. "Sect… Sect Master Ambrose."As he spoke, he could barely hold himself upright from his nervo
Just as the words rang through the air, Ambrose shook his head instantly. "Don't think that way. How is this your fault? Look after the child. I'll handle this."As he spoke, he patted Heather's shoulder comfortingly.Heather called out in response before glancing at Cody. "Brother Ambrose, he was just acting on his orders. Don't fault him.""I know."Ambrose nodded, but his expression was still nothing but ashen.The next second, Ambrose looked at Cody as he said impatiently, "Come with me."As he spoke, he left the room. After all, it was Heather's room, and it was hardly appropriate for Cody to be here.Cody scrambled to get up, following behind Ambrose in terror.Once outside, Ambrose took a deep breath as he turned to look at Cody. "Since Heather spoke up for you, I won't be hard on you for what happened tonight."As he spoke, Ambrose struggled to hold back his anger. He knew well and clear that Veron was behind what had happened tonight, and Cody was not to be blamed in
At the thought, Ambrose looked at Cody. "Fine, what do you want from me?"Whew!Cody heaved a deep breath and spoke in a highly cautious tone."There's an ancient belief that equates cutting one's hair to cutting ties with someone. Why don't you give me a few strands of your hair, Sect Master Ambrose, and I'll tell my High Lady that you've cut her off for good?"My High Lady will see your hair and give up for sure. She'll never give you any more trouble after this."As he spoke, Cody had on a serious expression as his chest thudded hopefully.Indeed, his ultimate goal was to obtain Ambrose's hair and nothing else. Knowing Veron's temper, she would surely kick him out if he did not finish what he was ordered to do.At the suggestion, Ambrose hesitated briefly. Following that, he took out a small dagger and sliced off a lock of his hair before handing it to Cody."Well… That seems like a good idea. Here, take the hair and get out of here."All Ambrose wanted then was to have not
Cody smiled as he retrieved the items."How would I dare lie to you, High Lady? This is the lanugo hair of the child, and this is Ambrose's hair. It was a journey full of dangers, but I managed to get what I needed in the end."As he spoke, Cody passed the items to Veron.Whew…Just then, Veron took a look at the items. Upon making sure that they were just as Cody had described, she was nothing but joyous."Not bad. Get me a ride to the hospital this instant."Veron had thought it through. If both specimens' genes matched up, that would prove that the child belonged to Ambrose and Heather. That way, Heather would be in irreversible trouble.It would be best if that was not the case. That would mean that Heather and Ambrose had not done anything in their relationship, and Veron still had a chance."Alright!"Seeing the desperate look on her face, Cody scrambled to respond as he hurried off.Half an hour later, Cody and Veron reached the hospital's genetics department.The Lan