Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Nathan beckoned to her and called out, “Come downstairs for breakfast.”

“Okay,” Zinnia replied as she descended the stairs.

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As soon as Zinnia came downstairs, the kids said in unison, “Zinnia, here you are. Merry Christmas!”

“Have you guys eaten yet?” Zinnia asked, looking at Nathan.

Nathan and the others hadn’t eaten yet. “Not yet. We were waiting for you,” Nathan said. “Let’s eat together.”

Fiona emerged from the kitchen. Her eyes were soft with a gentle smile as she saw Zinnia awake. “Zee, you’re up. Let’s get ready to eat. I made noodles, some colorful pudding, and even a few muffins. Which one would you like?”

Quincey walked over from the kids‘ table, grinning. “Well, our little sleepyhead is finally awake.”

Zinnia remembered what she’d heard last night. She glanced at Fiona, then at Quincey, and finally at Nathan.

“What’s wrong?” Nathan asked, noticing Zinnia’s distracted expression and troubled look. Concern clouded his eyes as he moved toward her.

Zinnia kept glancing among them, remaining silent.

Fiona stepped forward with concern in her eyes. “Zee?”

“Oh, it’s nothing, Fiona. I’d like some pudding.” Zinnia said lightly.

No matter how the others were, their love and care for Zinnia was beyond question.

“Alright, I’ll go make it,” Fiona replied. Then she turned to Nathan. “What would you like?”

None of them had eaten yet.

“I’ll handle the cooking. You all get some rest,” Nathan said. After carefully checking on Zinnia and making sure she was alright, he headed to the kitchen.

“Let me give you a hand,” Fiona said, following him.

“No need. Just sit tight for a bit,” Nathan said softly.

watching Nathan disappear into the

at Fiona before

that Fiona’s gaze would often unconsciously linger on

believe she’d never noticed this love triangle before. Zinnia sighed to herself, thinking, What

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so complicated, with so

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over and gave her cheek a playful pinch. “Why are you

is just

world–weary little adult. “What’s happened to you, Zinnia?” she teased. “You’re still

hard it is to grow

were bustling about in

you need to do is be happy, okay?”

came to Zinnia, they vowed she would never have to suffer the same. They climbed their way up the ladder with all their efforts just to give her a better

for you,” Fiona said, leading

Zinnia had simply tied her hair

Fiona retrieved a vanity case from beneath the coffee table. She opened it, took out a wooden comb,

parents and was raised by Nathan. While Nathan served as her father figure, Fiona fulfilled

cared for Zinnia. He sought advice from the

in her small town. Growing up, she learned the harsh realities of life early, became

Fiona were already in their teens. They cherished and doted on her from

the silky strands, she teased, “Zinnia, you’re growing

to Zinnia, who was sitting properly before her.

had hit her growth spurt. Compared to her soft, youthful charm from half a year ago, she was showing hints of beauty in the years to

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If she ever put in effort to dress up, I can’t imagine how stunning she’d be. She’s still so

shimmered with mixed emotions. ‘Zee has grown so beautiful. We’ll probably have our hands full keeping suitors away

town, she received so many love letters that

to sternly discuss the matter with the teacher.

now and then. Every so often, Nathan helped her pack her schoolbag, and one letter tumbled