"Yeah?" L Leonica mused, looking to the Door as her eyes became misty at the memory of the familiar and well missed individual.

Not wanting his daughter to develop a mood that could potentially ruin the party, he announced "Come on, let's go join the others, it seems like Ashley's about to open his presents." He beckoned her over, taking her hand in his and walking towards the crowd of guests who were all gathering to see the presents Ashley had been gifted Situated beside her father, Leonica's eyes had unwillingly roamed the crowd. She grimaced and quickly looked away as her eyes found Gabriel situated on the other side of the crowd, staring at her

Even after she looked, trying her very best to focus on Ashley, who was currently peeling the wrapping off a red toy car and after a green toy car of the same model, she could still feel his eyes on her.

God, why did she have to be so aware of him? She thought as she swallowed thickly, shifted her stance, tapped her foot, avoided his gaze, doing just about anything to get the feeling of his eyes off her and focus elsewhere, thankfully, the lord she serves above delivered her the perfect distraction less

"Unbelievable," Anastasia scowled at the toy cars Ashley had been holding. They were of different colors but the same model and vendon. In normal

cases, she would have shrugged it off, mere concidence for her to have picked the same thing as someone else. But not in this case, net when the who picked the exact same model as her, was Lloyd

Tuning toward the male in question, who was cretly grinning everything I do?"

at her as if he was already mare of his doing, she asked. "Do you always for incoge

"Who's to say I copied you?" He defended. "Ever heard of the word coincidence, him?"

His words incited anger in Anastasia, but luckily, she held herself back at the last moment, "You're right." Instead of battling more words with him, shar turned back to Ashley, Inceling to his level and grotly asking. "Ash, sweet le, be a darling and tell everyone, who's present do you perder more. Mine? Or," She looked over at Lloyd, not trying for a moment to hide the look of displeasure on her face. "That mor's own?"

"Uh," Ashley 1

y wanted to pick the red car, Lloyd's present, but after seeing Aristacia's expectant fare, bebeshatest

Lenice, from where she stood, could see how troubled her son felt. He obviously wanted to pick the red toy, which came in his favorite color, but didah want to upset Anastasia, Deciding it was time to help her son, who had been stuck between Lloyd and Anastasia since caller today, she stepped forward and took Ashley by his hand.

Ignoring Anastasia's grumbles from behind, she faced her son. "Ash, are you done with your prescuts? Would you lilo in meet your speeld guest for tonight?"

"Yes." Ashley answered quickly, half thankful that his mother had saved him and half excited to meet his favorite cartoon character.

Leonica excused them both and made a beeline for where Owen was. All the whille Ashley fantasized about how it would feel to meet Sucky burry for il first time, in real life. He almost couldn't contain his excitement.

"You must be really excited for this." Leonica said as she felt his hand tighten around her.

"Mhan him." Ashley nodded, earning a chuckle from her. A few more steps alter that brought them face to face with a handsome Inodding uncle, bedida't know.

"Owen, this is my son, Ashley, this is Sucky Bunny at least his voice actor." She muttered the last parts.

"You must be Ashley," Owen lowered himself to the child's height after having a fow words with his mother. "You're mother has told me a lot about you" He offered his hand.

Ashley looked at Owen's hand and then went on his tippy toe, trying to see behind him.

"Ashley? What are you doing?" Leonica questioned when she noticed his strange behavior.

"Looking for Sucky Bonny" Came his honest answer. Sure, the man in front of him sounded like his favorite character, but he looked off.

panda. This handsome uncle in front of him was taller than even his mother and last be checked, his mother's height was

"Who?" Owen asked.

"Sucky Bunny."

mommy casted a

his voice down to a dramatic whisper as if he intended to tell a secret. "That's because your in spell

You can ask your mother if you don't believe me

his mother with so much speed that Leonica was startled by his

Yup, I know what you're thinking, Larissa is such a normal name, so how

her, Leone had thought the exact same thing when she watched the first three

giggled and placed his finger against his lip, making a silent gesture,

by calling Sucky

do that?"

transformed into a handsome prince. She could take away my magic and kidnap Sucky... Owen I

that not to happen, what do we

"Owen." Ashley answered,

together, the latter reaching down and ruffling her son's

towards Owen and asked.

hand, Owen beckoned him over. "Bring it in

into the open arms of his favorite character. With his face snuggled in Owen's chest and mind momentarily relishing in the feeling of having his favorite character hold him, Ashley missed the silent words of gratitude exchanged between his mother and

him flare to life. And watching Leonica laugh and smile at the very same Artist Lloyd had teased him about back at the club, had a familiar

his view was blocked by a

"Ashley, darling, happy birthday."

she stood, present in hand. Leonica instantly tensed up, recalling her mother's words. Owen sensed her sudden change in demeanor and was equally on guard. Whereas, Ashley smiled happily at his supposed savior. "Thank you Aunt Angelina. Is that my present?" He asked after spotting the wrapped

it it's for you" Angelina said and then looked to Leonica. "May may 1?" She asked, wanting permission

tugs from Ashley had her sighing and soon granting the permission needed. "Be my guest." She reluctantly said and watched as the present was handed

about all month. Apparently it was set to come out middle of next month but their parents had already pre ordered theirs. However, thanks to Angelina, he had gotten it ahead of

lease date.

a big, genuine smile. "Thanks a lot, Aunty Angelina!"

Pretentious fond eyes.

she was happy seeing Leonica and Ashley, ub, don't even get her started on that

the moment the

His Birth Right

only fair that way, taking something from them after they had taken several things from her. Leonica especially. Her ability to become a mother, the love of her life, her peaceful life, her status in high society and even her parent's love when they had been alive. Fuck, now that she counted Leonica's wrong doing, remembering each

little slap on the wrist as long as he apologizes and continue with the plans of their engagement. A small price to pay for the suffering he made her

perfect ending, wouldn't you

better side of her plan. The plan designated to give her a better

ruin Leonica

plan, moek and sane mask placed perfectly on her face, Owen stared at the figurine she had handed to Ashley, examining the familiar toy until his brain finally recalled where he had

company and if he remembered correctly, which he did, said toy wasn't meant to hit the market until middle of next month. In fact, that news was old gist to everyone. So, seeing it now, with Ashley, he couldn't help but wonder how

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