Chapter 2

“What? The war legate is coming?” Everyone’s eyes grew wide upon hearing the news.

“Wilfred, who is this war legate? Was he the one…” Leonard was in awe.

There was only one person who held that title in all of Navia—the leader of the Blood Corps. There was no other like him.

The entire city of Swallowston had to accommodate the man’s every move today.

“Who else? Of course, it’s the Bellum Legate who had a ten thousand soldier-strong blockade today.”

“Heavens, he’s coming to our home?”

“Grandfather is so famous that even the legate is coming to see him?”

The legate was well-known among the citizens, but few had ever seen him.

“The gods are smiling upon our family.” Harold raised his hands. “Ever since Henry’s death, our family has been blessed with wave after wave of prosperity. Even the legate is coming to celebrate my birthday!”

Everyone present was excited. What had they done to deserve attention from the legate?

The Xanders were overjoyed.

***

“Father, the legate is almost here. We need to prepare for his arrival. Should we kick this pair out so that he doesn’t see the shame of the family?” Cecelia said that as she looked toward Rue and Adaline.

Leonard chimed in, “Cecelia is right. The legate is coming, and we have to welcome him properly. Rue, please take your daughter and leave at once. Don’t bring shame upon us. If the legate gets angry, our family might not survive. This isn’t a joke.”

stood there, stunned. She just wanted to borrow some money.

she said, “Mother, let’s go. We’re not welcome here.”

tears because she felt devastated and helpless. She had two children. She

managed to get into university, but she had

the children down,” Rue cried. She shuddered,

disgusting. Leave. Now!” When Leonard saw her crying, his anger

yet, how could she be crying at

to shove the

***

Leonard could shove her, someone rushed

“Argh!”

face and a few teeth went flying.

the Xanders realized what was happening, a man was standing before Rue and Adaline. The man was

you?!” Wilfred, Harold’s second son,

look and you’ll

man turned around and walked toward the Xanders. Everyone took a good look and was overcome with anxiety because they

“A-Adrian?”

imagined that Adrian would show

Adaline. The three looked at each other

much like

it was not just a lookalike, it was really him!

ran over to him, locking him into a tight hug. Adrian

Adrian said, “I’m sorry you had to wait for

actually alive?” Rue caressed Adrian’s face.

him at Wellborough over the years, but no one knew where he went. She thought that he

Adrian replied.

taller and stronger

Adrian nodded.

arms as he walked over

her a warm hug, but what he got instead was a slap to the

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