“It really isn’t easy to be Mr. Z Hamerton’s wife!” Cordelia grinned at him playfully.

It was lonely at the top. Zephyr was high in status, and all his family glory was focused on him—that also meant that all the resentment and hostility were on him.

Those in the Hamertons did not dare lay a finger on him, so they would naturally shift their target to the people around him.

“I can’t put myself in danger.” Cordelia looked into his eyes. “And I can’t allow you to be distracted because of me.

“Only when I’m strong and able to protect myself that I won’t burden you and, instead, become the last and your most secure line of defense.”

“Cordelia…” Zephyr had mixed feelings.

He knew that his woman was smart and strong. She was no weak pushover bunny.

He was great, and she was decent—she could stand with him. This was the best for them. Being parallel and on par with each other was the best version of love.

“Say…” Josiah approached them. “Are you two staying here or not?

“Never mind, stop stalling! I’ll decide for you two. Stay here tonight! Or all my effort will be wasted!”

him curiously. “What effort

and scratched his

don’t I show you two

couple explored the mansion with

tie with leather shoes and a folder. His passionate introduction made him look like an excellent

had grown up together, and he had never seen

his tie proudly. “I must

hand and could not help widening

these?” Zephyr

all over the bed and corners of the room. There was even a big baby photo above

was the result of his effort—so they could get a baby

do you think?” Josiah was triumphant. “These are traditional tricks and charms from the folks. I think they should be effective, so I put all of them on for you both! And that baby photo… I specifically combined your

looked at Josiah like he

when the bed was like this? If they could not

“Z, are you happy?”

and patted Josiah’s shoulder. He suppressed his

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