The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

Chapter 114

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"On his way," Father said. "Apparently, he had a tough time getting to sleep last night.

Mother squealed. "I wanted to meet him earlier, but it's better for little ones to get as much sleep as possible. Then, Kai arrived, rushing towards Morgan.

"Lady Morgan, you're awake!" he cried, throwing his arms around her. "I really missed you."

Morgan hugged him back. "I missed you, too. I hope you weren't too lonely?"

He shook his head. "Tsuneo kept me company sometimes, and I've been learning stuff."

He lifted his head and looked over at my mother. "What's going on?"

Mother came around the table and crouched down in front of him.

"It's such a pleasure to meet you, Kai. I'm the king's wife, Haruka."

He blinked up at her in wonder. "I know who you are... my father talked about you sometimes."

"Oh, I'm sure he did. Welcome to the royal family, dear." She offered his hand. "How about some

breakfast? You want to sit next to me?"

"Can I?" He shuffled his feet. "That feels like a really important spot..."

"Well it is, and I say you can."

Mother led him to the chair beside her and lifted him into it.

She had clearly taken an instant liking to him, and he seemed to feel the same. At least that meant he wouldn't be looking at Morgan like a replacement maternal figure. Morgan almost seemed relieved. I leaned toward her and whispered. "Happy to just be a big sister?"

Morgan flashed me a grin. "I have a lot of experience in that department, you know?"

Morgan

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and started to fill my

such a sweet boy," Haruka cooed, her

darting away. Thank you," he

filled with a sense of warmth.

sept her gaze

way to speak about a few family matters... starting

to have your son

to talk about."

scoffed. "So dramatic, and an enabler as usual. Where are their

make to you?"

would imagine it makes all the difference to you," Haruka

monster of a son killed Keiji who knows

a man who could kill them, they'd be here irritating us all with their presence the way the always did. And if you find their bodies, you won't need a burial or a memorial

may have come back from the dead, but the celestials are not granted multiple blessings." She sniffled. "The

eyes widened, but before he could speak, Haruka

insinuating that Hayato does not love all of his children. Your daughter tried and failed to kill my son, and your son kidnapped and planned to violate his wife. If he were any other man and she any other woman, you would not think it strange that he killed them, so don't feign some moral high ground. You have

"If their bodies are recovered and properly contained, it would

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born celestial, after all.

was silent, their eyes wide with disbelief child went through all me. I had assumed

Hayato asked, his voice

your can hardly ensure that he won't get any

glances. Who was Elia, and why did Hayato seem so uncomfortable

it wasn't just

eyes.

can properly stand trial for their crimes. In the meantime, Morgan and I have a few house

Starting with Anya.

finished breakfast. Tsuneo went with Hayato to his office

to see Haruk, but he bowed. "Your

cheek. "You've grown up quite well, haven't