Cherished By Seven Sisters by Melvin Houle

Chapter 945 Cordelia And Her Insecurity

What the…

Emrys felt a flutter of unease stir within him. Were it not for his familiarity with Cordelia’s character, he might have mistaken her actions for a deliberate attempt at seduction.

Suppressing his discomfort, Emrys inquired, “Delia, can I help you?”

“Must there be a reason for me to come talk to you? When did we become so distant?” Cordelia’s tone carried a trace of hurt as she gracefully settled beside Emrys. Her presence enveloped him, accompanied by the subtle fragrance of her hair.

Emrys expression stiffened, his gaze i

upon Cordelia in astonishment.

She was normally aloof and composed, but today she seemed different–her facial expressions and the undertones of resentment in her voice rang with an unusual. pretentiousness. Something was definitely awry.

Conscious of the need to remain composed. Emrys fought to rein in his wandering thoughts. Delia must be setting yet another trap for me. She’s waiting for me to take the bait only for her to give my ear a twist as punishment. There’s no way I’d fall for that!

“Rys, as you know, I’ve always had feelings for you. It’s just that… there was a barrier in my heart before, something I couldn’t surmount. But now, I’ve made up my mind. I want to be yours in this lifetime. So, I offer myself to you today. Will you accept?”

Cordelia’s soft voice hung in the air, accompanied by a blush that painted her cheeks a delicate shade of pink. Her bashfulness was evident in the subtle tilt of her head and her downward gaze.

silence, his mind reeling

act? Or is she for real?

anymore.

seemed crestfallen. “Rys, do you think I’m not good enough for you? Do you think I’m a hypocrite for pretending to be reserved

“How can you think that, Delia? Why would such doubts even cross your mind?”

shock only deepened as

to defy her usual composed facade, her emotions laid bare in a raw display. The authenticity of her feelings clashed starkly with her customary poise.

hand in silanca har inner turmoil auidant

And Her

right. Why would I

had commanded respect and authority among her sisters.

her

furrowed, even the mighty Empyrean Lord would shrink into submission, resembling nothing more than a helpless little boy.

I say something

deep breath. “If you don’t think I’m not good enough for you, then why won’t you… Is it because I hold the least significance to you among all seven

head vehemently, explaining. “No, Delia, that’s not it at all… You understand the challenges I face with my cultivation. If my vital energy were to diminish without good reason, all my efforts would be for naught. How could I fulfill my duty to protect you all in the

agitated and annoyed.

“Oh. I see.”

disappointment in her gaze only intensified,