My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 56

“I’m not creepy!”

Xanthe grabbed a wooden block and threw it at him, and he yelped, picking up two to throw back, “Xan, you are a grown–up, you can’t bully little kids!”

“Little kids are the easiest to bully!”

Peals of laughter drifted into the kitchen, where Orion, through the frosted glass, watched the joyous interplay of the girl and the boy below. The scene was a mirror of the countless sleepless nights filled with dreams, yet infinitely more enchanting.

Even though it was just a fleeting illusion, he wished it could last a little longer, much longer, ideally forever.

An hour later, the butler descended the stairs and bowed, “Ms. Nightshade, Sebastian, Mr. Lockwood has prepared a midnight snack. Please join him in the dining room on the second floor!”

“Alright!”

Xanthea and Sebastian, washed up and racing each other, entered the dining room on the second floor and were greeted by a lavish table set with an array of mouthwatering Willowdale specialties.

Sebastian exclaimed, “Wow, it smells amazing and looks so bountiful, Uncle Orion, you’re awesome!”

“Did you make all this?”

tasting, the presentation and colors

cuts for a snack, but instead, it was a table

Nightshade, please, have a

don’t mind

roasted chicken, and fluffy mashed potatoes.

good, how can it be

eyes squinted in satisfaction, emitting sounds of delight like a

his spoon enthusiastically,

tried every dish on the table, finding each more delicious than the last anything she

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almost unbelievable. How could Orion, a busy CEO, not only cook but cook so

fair for someone

even better than

on her and paused awkwardly, “Am I being

“Not at all.”

adorable, and

you like it, please

“Sure!”

“There’s also soup.”