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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started to fill my

sweet boy," Haruka cooed, her

eyes darting away. Thank you,"

filled with a sense of warmth. It was great to see Kai

gaze

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

you're going to have your

to talk about."

an enabler as usual. Where

make to you?" She

you," Haruka said. They're your children. Have you started making burial arrangements?" Her

Your monster of a son killed Keiji who knows

sighed, draatically. "If your children weren't doing things that angered a man who could kill them, they'd be here irritating us all with

back from the dead, but the celestials are not granted multiple blessings." She sniffled. "The only reason you are here is because the king prayed for return when he would not pray

widened, but before

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

recovered and properly contained,

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after all. Until they are exited, they

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

you know this? Hayato asked, his voice

and looked at Tsuneo Queenly secrets, and your can hardly ensure that he won't get any ideas like Elia if you let

exchanged uneasy glances. Who was Elia, and why did Hayato seem

down the table and noted that it wasn't just Hayato, but several others.

eyes.

recovery and collection of the bodies," Haruka said. "So they can properly stand trial for their crimes. In the meantime, Morgan and I have a few

Starting with Anya.

finished breakfast. Tsuneo went with Hayato to his office and Haruka and

Shang looked stunned to see Haruk, but he bowed.

greeted, pinching his cheek. "You've grown