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Marinas said, “The Harper family might not be as powerful as ours, but they hold a significant position in Hildi. Marrying Ms. Harper will ensure their loyalty to
He sighed before continuing. “Lester, you’re carrying the family’s legacy, and you know the Emperor is already suspicious of us. Our priority is strengthening the
nily–you can’t let emotions get in the way, Do you understand?
Seeing Lester’s lack of response, Matthias said impatiently, “Did you hear me
Theed you. 1ll do as you say, Lester replied.
Matthias seemed satisfied with his response, so he planned to give Lester some leeway.
“As for that female, you can keep her by your side. Once she has given birth, you’ll marry M. Harper right away. As long as you keep her out of sight and ensure Harper never finds out, we will tuma blind eye.”
Lester couldn’t bring himself to do such a thing.
It wasn’t just about how females were treated–if the roles were severed, no male would tolerate it either. It was nothing short of a humiliation
According to their law, temales could have multiple partners, but males were only allowed one. Females were bom proud, and even an ordinary one wouldn’t settle for being someone’s mistress–let alone someone like Daphne with her rare fertility.
“Thank you, Mr. Waltzan.”
No matter how angry Lester was, he could only hide it and respond calmly.
Matthias was pleased. “I’ll come up with an excuse for the Harper family about the marriage. In the meantime, make sure Ms. Harper doesn’t get suspicious.” “Got it, Mr. Waltzan.”
After the call ended, Lester ran his hands over his face. He despised himself for being incompetent
Why did he have to meet Daphne, the woman he loved, the one he wanted to protect more than anything, at the worst possible time? Why?
Almock interrupted his thoughts. No matter how drained he felt, he had to pull himself together. He adjusted his military uniform, and the sharp click of his black boots echoed as he walked to the door
When he opened the door, a nurse stood outside.
“Colonel Lester, your friend refuses to listen and insists on leaving the hospital. We’re afraid stopping her might put the baby at risk should we
“Let her go,” Leater interrupted.
“A” The nurse thought she had mistward
“Let her do what she wants. Don’t stop her.”
“Understood.”
Lester entered the High–RiskMatemily Ward where Daphne had been moments ago. The bed was still warm, the sheets cumpled, and the blanket twisted, showing dear signs that she had struggled before leaving
“How can I get you back by my side?” be munnured.
As Lester stood time, lost in his thoughts, Victor stepped inside.
He said, “Colonel Lester, you suddenly disappeared using your psionic strength and left with a female. Ms. Harper was furious and stormed back to the military academy.
“She told her fatherwhat happened, and now
Waltzan is making you spend the whole day with Emily tomorrow to smooth things over.”
The room fell quiet again. He his angers over the blanket that still carried Daphne’s warmth. He felt utteredraued.
the hospital as soon as Lester lett. Several uses tried to stop her. But after a few threatening words, they
Daphne was worried about Ellie, so she gave the band down and let lienga
When she renamed home and opened the door, she was relieved to ser Ellie was quietly watching the TV. Locken was sprawled on the other side of the couch to
arcompany her
Without amour and to interfer, she coil take of Lilie just fir
The moment Dapline stepped into the neighborhood, Lontantly recognized her footsteps. But he caught an unusual scent as soon as she opened the door and
Hegnant females released a specific hormone– he could detect with ease
That stupid temale She trally kept that eagle’s chill?
At that thought, Lucien’s suspicious gaze locked onto hiri
