Although Liam looked like he had accepted Cordelia now, Zephyr knew him too well. It was just his delaying tactic. If there was an opportunity, Liam would still look for a fiancee who was easy to control from a family that was influential for him.

If Cordelia had the Irwins behind her, Liam would have something to watch out for.

Zephyr got up and left. He already knew what to do about the matter, but his mother was right about something—the important thing was Cordelia’s feelings.

When Zephyr arrived home later, Cordelia was already in bed. He took a shower and got changed quietly before slipping under the blanket and hugging her.

As Cordelia felt his warm hands, she instinctively snuggled closer to him. Zephyr’s stretched arms circled her just nicely, and he pushed himself closer to kiss her forehead.

Cordelia opened her eyes groggily and smiled when she saw him.

“You’re back…”

His voice was deep. “Sorry to wake you up.”

wanted to wait for you

a pause. “I went to the

“Oh.”

in his family celebrating her

it, so she listened to him

this kid started talking

exactly late,” Cordelia said with a smile. “Wealthy folks speak late.

father’s beaming all the

lips and said, “Cordelia, the girl looks happy being

looked up at him

about… being held by your father when you were

how’s that possible?” Cordelia chuckled wryly. “William

your

froze and met Zephyr’s complicated

about…” He continued asking, “How would you react

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