My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 57

“Why are you snapping photos?” Sebastian barged into her shot, boldly declaring, “If you marry me, pretty lady, you’ll get to enjoy Uncle Orion’s cooking every single day!”

“Hey, why wouldn’t I just marry your uncle then?” Xanthea blurted out without thinking.

The moment the words left her mouth, Orion paused mid–bite, and Xanthea froze, realizing her comment was even bolder!

She looked across at the man who definitely heard her and quickly clarified, “I was just joking with the kid, don’t take it seriously, okay?”

Orion just nodded.

“He’s kind of scary anyway.” Sebastian began, but the icy glare from the man next to him cut him short. He zipped his lips and gave Xanthea a look that screamed: See? Really scary!

“Biting the hand that feeds you, huh? You’re still eating the food he made, and you dare to speak ill of him!” Orion spoke

bring

Sebastian clapped his hands excitedly, only to be doused by Orion’s chilly, “Not

Uncle Orion, I’m sorry, I won’t speak ill in front of Xanthea again. Let me

misunderstood,” the butler said affectionately. “There really isn’t any for you. Mr. Lockwood made a special one

Just for her?

took a delicate bowl from the

the bowl, delighted, “Is this

peanuts, jelly noodles, and coconut, crafted from local produce. Since it’s cooling, Mr. Lockwood added dates and barley, which are beneficial for women, to ensure you can enjoy it without any

thoughtful! How is there such a vonderful man like you in the world? Whoever marries you

but her parents often refused her, citing it was too cold for a girl to consume.

Ms. Nightshade, I’m flattered.”