Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

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Nathan shook his head and said, “No, I haven’t.” Then, as they headed towards the checkout, Nathan took Zinnia’s hand with one hand while steering the cart with the other.

Nathan thought, Love has never been a part of my life. As a child, I only felt hatred. As an adult, my only wish was for Zinnia to be safe and happy. I never thought about myself. I just wanted to protect Zinnia‘

“Nathan, have you ever thought about finding someone you love to spend this boring life with?” Zinnia asked.

Zinnia thought. ‘Nathan’s world shouldn’t just be about me. He deserves his own life, someone to cherish, and true happiness. Now his vengeance is mostly fulfilled; it’s time for him to think about himself. Life won’t feel so empty with someone by his side.‘

“Does Zinnia dislike Master now? Don’t you want to live with me anymore?” Nathan asked and lowered his eyes to meet Zinnia’s.

“No way.” Zinnia blurted out without hesitation and thought, ‘How could I ever dislike Nathan? Nathan saved my life. Without him, I wouldn’t even be here today.‘

“Having you, Zinnia, is all I need. When the day comes that you no longer need me, I’ll quietly leave,” Nathan said, his lips curving into a tender smile.

Zinnia frowned, a wave of unease washing over her. “But what if I need you for my entire life?” Zinnia asked softly, her voice trembling slightly.

“Then Master will stay with you for a lifetime,” Nathan said and thought, ‘For my entire lifetime. At least this way, I won’t be breaking my promise!‘

“Let’s go home. I’m starving and craving something delicious,” Zinnia said, abruptly changing the subject. For some reason, Zinnia didn’t want to dwell on this topic any longer.

“Alright, let’s go home,” Nathan said tenderly.

*****

“Go and do your homework. I’ll call you when it’s ready,” Nathan said. Nathan stood in front of the refrigerator, methodically organizing the groceries and putting Zinnia’s snacks in a dedicated snack cabinet.

I’ll stay with you,” Zinnia said and thought, ‘I simply didn’t want to leave your side.

Nathan company” meant sitting on a small stool and watching Nathan bustling around the kitchen like a busy bee. This was how it had always been since they were

Zinnia refused to leave, Nathan indulgently smiled without saying a word. Then

of chips and sat on

Nathan’s eyes softened with tenderness. Each was quietly

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as a gentle warmth filled the quiet

fingers instinctively tightened around the tomato he was holding, and sticky juice oozed between them. Unable

better?” Zinnia asked, her voice filled with concern. Hearing Nathan’s muffled cough, Zinnia frowned worriedly. ‘With Master’s medical skills, a

delayed for too long. It’ll take time to

my classmates are all really kind to me,” Zinnia

you suddenly so eager to study hard? Didn’t

and sprinkled some sugar over them. Then he put a small

up the plate. “Well, I used to be really lazy and always relied on you for everything. However, I forgot

of tomato into her mouth and met Nathan’s inquiring gaze. Zinnia thought, ‘Back then, I relied on Nathan for everything. As long as Nathan was

Nathan gets tired too. Back then, he was just a little boy, already exhausted from carrying the weight

went through, losing his parents seventeen years ago and still insisting on raising me,

to help Nathan, so he doesn’t face everything alone. Not relying on others, I trust myself and grow

dared to dream far ahead. What if I imagined something wonderful, only to realize I’d

much.

and grow stronger, maybe in the end I can at least be of

can offer,” Zinnia said softly. “I just

is perfectly fine. Can you trust me, Zinnia? You’re going to live a long and

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