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Chapter 191

Chapter 191

Cordelia was worried about Linda staying in the hospital alone. When she visited, she saw the latter feeding Nicholas.

The girl who had always been carefree and casual about people and things blew on each spoonful of soup carefully, afraid that it would burn Nicholas.

As for the man on the bed who looked like he could not take care of himself, who would have thought that he was up and active in physiotherapy just two days ago?

Cordelia chuckled and suddenly thought of her husband.

The man was unfriendly to outsiders, only steps away from writing "Approach with caution" on his face. However, he was glued to her once he saw her and could not be driven away. He would go darling this and honey that, that the birds on the trees were less noisy than him.

"You're here." A familiar voice came from behind her.

Cordelia turned back to see Seth walking over. He glanced at the hospital ward, and his expression dimmed for a moment. It was only briefly before a warm smile was back on his face.

"Mr. Thompson's recovering well," he said softly. "His stitches can be removed in two days."

"Seth, thank you." Cordelia was embarrassed. She had wanted to pair Linda up with him only for...

"Nothing to thank me about!" Seth chortled. "I'm a doctor. It's my duty to save lives and treat the injured!"

"You're a great doctor." She knew that the compliment barely meant anything, but she genuinely did not know what to say other than that.

The man had personally treated his love rival and sent the girl he liked to the latter, yet no one was able to treat his wound. Seth's situation was heartbreaking.

"Actually, I hope Linda gets together with the person she likes too." Seth smiled and looked inside the ward again, his gaze longing.

"I can see it." His voice was low-toned. "She only smiles genuinely when she's with Nicholas."

"Seth..." Cordelia had mixed feelings. "The heavens won't be unfair to you when you're so nice!"

"Heh, I've never thought that God's unfair to me!" Seth's smile was open and forward. "I had a smooth-sailing life growing up. My family isn't the richest, but I never had to worry about making ends meet. They supported me till I finished studying medicine too. Now that I'm a doctor and have my own clinic, to be honest, I think I win in life!

"I appreciate all that I have now." Seth looked at her. "All of you included."

Cordelia felt like something was stuck in her throat, and she failed to speak for some time.

"If you have the chance, tell Linda for me that there's nothing to be awkward about when she sees me. We're still friends! I'll do my best when you need my help."

"Mm!" Cordelia nodded.

"I actually think that God must have a reason for making me meet all of you," Seth said with a smile. "See, I treated Marcus and got you two together. Then I treated Nicholas and got both of them together... I'm afraid I can't leave this duty as a matchmaking doctor so soon!"

Cordelia giggled at his words. Both of them walked some distance together before Seth waved her goodbye.

"Oh, yeah." He turned around before he left. "I've been kind of busy these days, so I didn't get to follow up on your report. I'll give you the results one of these days!"

"It's no hurry."

"No way! I think Marcus is dying to know!" Seth said with a chuckle, "It's no problem. Just be careful these few days. When the report's out, I'll get a professional ob-gyn doctor to tell you what you need to look out for."

Cordelia went home after thanking him. As soon as she went in, she heard noises.

Zephyr's shoes were scattered at the door, unlike how he usually placed them neatly.

Puzzled, Cordelia went in with light steps. The closer she got to their bedroom, the louder the noises were. She pushed the door open.

Zephyr froze in shock, a wash of panic flashing in his eyes.

"You..." Cordelia was bewildered. "What are you doing?"

She saw the man crouching on the floor as he rummaged through the room. A few drawers were pulled open. He held two certificates tight in his hand.

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Cordelia was even more surprised. "Why are you taking our marriage certificates!?" Zephyr felt his throat tighten, and his lips grew dry. He did not know how to explain it.

While Cordelia had been away, he had found the marriage certificates, and as expected, it was Marcus Grist's name on them. Back when Cordelia got married on behalf of Yelena, the Jenners had pulled some strings and registered the marriage with Marcus' ID directly.

If he had known that he would fall so deep for Cordelia now, he would have gone to the registration personally, no matter what.

Frederic had told him that it was not too late to change the name now. It was just a little more troublesome.

In spite of it, Cordelia caught him when he had just wanted to take the certificates with him.

"Darling, what's the matter?" Cordelia was vaguely disconcerted seeing the man in a daze.

"You... made a mess of our home just to find the marriage certificates? Why do you need them?"

Zephyr forced a smile and uttered something completely ridiculous after a stretched silence, "I'm just looking."

"What's there to look at?"

Cordelia widened her eyes and did not know whether to wince or laugh. She pulled the certificates out of his hand and locked them back in the drawer. Zephyr stayed silent.

Cordelia looked at him. She could no longer remember how many times it had been that this man stood before her like a boy who had done something wrong. The man was tall and strong, but each time he hung his head apologetically and stayed silent, she caved.

Cordelia chuckled helplessly and cupped his face with both hands. Her gaze was clear like pools of spring water.

"There's something wrong with you, honey. Have you run into something frustrating recently?"

Zephyr took a deep breath and hugged her tightly, greedily breathing in her sweet fragrance.

"Never mind. Since you've already caused this mess, I'll just let you know where things are!" Cordelia smiled and patted his back.

Zephyr slowly let go of her and watched as she went to the messy cabinet to retrieve the carved wooden box he had given her from the deepest part.

There were also a bankbook and bank card aside from the jewelry in it. She pulled out a title deed from another drawer.

"These are all our assets."

Zephyr chuckled. "You keep them. You don't have to show me."

"No way. This is your home too!"

Zephyr's heart squeezed.

"This deed is the house that dad gave. Carter's staying there now.

"Other than our daily expenditure, I save a portion of the money left each month in this card," Cordelia said softly. "I bought a wealth management product, and there's a return every month! "Another portion's kept in the bankbook. If there's an emergency, take the money from the bankbook.

"All the passwords are our marriage anniversary date. You've got to remember!"

"Mm." Zephyr felt bad. "I remember."

"This too..." Cordelia smiled softly and showed him two documents.

"I want to buy insurance, but I'm still hesitating about which one to get. Darling, take a look and see which one's better."

Zephyr paused and took what he was shown. They were regular insurances where one kept money each month, and returns were paid at fixed times. The insurance company would issue a decent amount of compensation if something serious happened too.

The woman had yet to decide, but the beneficiary at the end of the forms was filled with 'Marcus Grist'.

Zephyr's gaze dimmed, and he frowned.

"Why are you getting insurance?"

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"Just in case!"

Cordelia stroked her belly and smiled at him, gentle and determined.

"If we do have a child, we have to plan for them. But I want to buy this insurance for you..."

Her heart and eyes were filled with him as she held his hand.

"Honey... this is the first time I got pregnant. I'm honestly quite nervous. I went through a lot of information these two days, and I'm afraid if something happens like what the forums say " "Nonsense!" Zephyr glowered and glared at her sternly. "Stop imagining things. Nothing will happen to you!"

"Calm down!" Cordelia snuggled against him. "I'm just saying in case something happens. Remember to claim the insurance."

"Nothing will happen! No in case!" Zephyr could not help growling. His dark glower scared even Cordelia.

She stared at him in a trance, her heart thumping.

Zephyr moved swiftly, tearing both insurance forms into shreds right away.

The world quieted down instantly as if they had gone into a vacuum.

The fierce sense of aggression coming from Zephyr caused Cordelia to step back involuntarily.

"Darling..."

Zephyr snapped back to reality at once. He had scared her. He pulled her right into his arms and said, "I'm not showing my temper at you. I just want you to know that accidents like this won't happen. "Even if something does happen..."

His eyes darkened as his voice turned hoarse. "I don't want the child. I only want you!"

Cordelia felt her heart swell with warmth and a pinch on her nose. Her hand stroked the man's broad back lightly.

"Silly man, what are you talking about?

"It's our child. Will you really bear to do it?"

"Yes!" Zephyr confirmed without any hesitation.

Cordelia could not help chuckling. Her fair hand pinched his face as her big eyes sparkled like the starry night.

Zephyr's stern glower and seriousness were scary, but she knew that it was because he was nervous.

"Alright," she said softly. "No one's allowed to say unlucky things like this anymore. Both of us will grow old into our hundreds and become old monsters, okay?"

It was only then a hint of a smile crept on Zephyr's face.

The incident served him a reminder.

A few days later, he met Frederic in the latter's firm. "How's what I asked you to do going?"

Frederic rubbed his chin and pulled a few drafts from his computer.

"Z, compared to whatever insurance you mentioned... I think you might as well pen a personal statement claiming that Cordelia has rights to half of your wealth and stuff. It's more appropriate." "Will a statement like that have legal validity?" Zephyr found it a must to ask if the law recognized it with anything that involved Cordelia's benefits now.

Frederic grinned. "Of course, it's legally binding once it's notarized!"

"Mm."

"But are you really doing this, Z?"

"She's my wife. What's mine should be hers too."

Even though their marriage certificates were still an issue, he wanted to assure Cordelia first.

"Word will get to the old man very soon if you do this. After all, you're the most hopeful heir of the Hamertons. Your assets are basically invaluable."

Zephyr puffed out a smoke ring, and his gaze dimmed.

"Doesn't matter. Cordelia will have to face the Hamertons sooner or later."

Frederic nodded, understanding his intention.

Perhaps Cordelia could not be accepted by the Hamertons right away, but what Zephyr did was akin to forcing them to acknowledge her status. He would stand by her side no matter what and fight the world with her.

Frederic lowered his voice to say, "Right, Z, while I studied commercial insurance, I made a discovery!"

Zephyr frowned. "What is it?"

"Take a look at this." Frederic passed a photocopied document to him.

Zephyr scanned the material and snorted.

Before taking the private jet to Kerionia for a business discussion, Matthew had presented him with this insurance policy that had a huge amount of proceeds with a smile and all seriousness.

It sounded nice that he wanted to insure his eldest nephew as flying in the sky was not safe. The insurance policy covered many aspects and was comprehensive. Zephyr's father, Henry, was named the beneficiary.

"Uncle Matthew's a good actor. This looks like he's considering everything for me." Zephyr scoffed and tossed the document on the table.

"I'd have forgotten there's this policy if you didn't bring it up!"

"Z, take a closer look!" Frederic eyed him.

Confused, Zephyr picked it up and read it line by line, finding what was odd on the last page!

"Rowan Irwin?" He could not help raising his voice. "What's the matter with this!?"

Frederic smirked. "This is my discovery.

"When Matthew gave you the policy, your father was the beneficiary. But when it comes to this policy, the beneficiary's secretly changed to Rowan Irwin."

Zephyr squinted, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

He had not cared about the insurance policy back then, assuming it was an affectation from Matthew. After all, the latter had been keeping up his act all these years to pander to his grandfather. Who would have thought that there would actually be a plane crash at that time?

"This means that if I did die in that crash..." Zephyr said slowly, "These hundreds of million dollars would go to Rowan Irwin?"

"Absolutely." It was done without anyone knowing too.

Zephyr's expression was dark as he muttered the name repeatedly, "Rowan Irwin..."

"I checked the Irwins," said Frederic. "They're quite influential at Southeast Aciatic, and they deal with information technology and pharmaceuticals."

Zephyr nodded.

It was just that the Irwins had never been involved with Centrolis-not even a collaboration. They were basically two parallel lines. How did Rowan conspire with Matthew?

It seemed that he had to keep investigating.

Zephyr snubbed his cigarette and got ready to leave when his phone buzzed.

"Marcus, it's me." Seth's voice sounded urgent. "Are you busy?"

"No. What's up?"

"Come keep Cordelia company then. She... isn't in a good mood."

Zephyr was alarmed. "What happened?"

Seth asked him to hurry to the hospital, finding it hard to explain over the phone.

Cordelia came out from Seth's office like she had lost her soul. Her face was pale, and her eyes were blank while she walked in the hallway. Her heart thumped, but her breathing was unstable, and chills ran down her spine.

Seth's words rang in her ears.

"Cordelia, the results are out. You... aren't actually pregnant.

"But I found something else through your report."

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"Cordelia, you're weaker in health. What's happening this time is actually a relatively rare pseudo-pregnancy. It's not a big issue. Get lots of rest and recuperation, and you can still get pregnant. "Another thing is..."

Seth pulled out a body check report with the name William Jenner on it.

"I first have to apologize to you. Mr. Jenner's done a body check here before, and a few medical students under me have taken a portion of the blood samples to conduct tests as an experiment in their internship on their own accord. Yours and Mr. Jenner's blood samples are included.

"This has severely gone against the hospital rules, and the students have been punished.

"But I took a look at their test results, and it shows that... you and William Jenner are not related by blood!"

Cordelia felt buzzing in her ears as her mind went blank.

Zephyr ran up the stairs and searched urgently for the delicate figure among the crowd-only to look up and see Seth exit his office.

"Where's Cordelia?"

"I asked the nurse to take her to the lounge first."

"What happened?" Zephyr was so anxious that there was sweat beading on the tip of his nose.

Seth explained the entire matter briefly. Zephyr was also shocked as he listened. He was dazed for a moment.

"Could it be a mistake?"

"I first thought the students made a mistake as well. After all, there are a lot of blood samples in this batch. They could have mixed them up or missed a few," Seth said softly. "As such, I did another test specifically. I personally did it this time, so there's no mistake with it."

Zephyr's brows were knitted together. "Then the labels on the blood samples..."

"There are staff members specifically handling the labels. Each time a person's blood is taken, the label and information are put on immediately."

In this case, it was impossible for the blood samples to go wrong. Seth did the test personally, so it could not have gone wrong.

"So... Cordelia isn't William Jenner's daughter?"

Seth nodded.

Zephyr had mixed feelings about it as he looked at the lounge. The door to it was half closed, and he could vaguely see the woman resting on the couch. Her frail back looked helpless.

He clenched his fists, wondering what he should tell her when he entered.

Seth noticed the change in his emotions. "Marcus, you wouldn't change your attitude toward Cordelia because of her background, right?

"She isn't the Jenner heiress, but she's never mistreated you!"

"You're overthinking," Zephyr replied with a deep voice.

He would not have fallen this deep if he cared about their statuses.

Zephyr pressed his lips together. His sculpted face was still aloof, but there was a wash of sympathy and affection in his eyes.

He went into the room and hugged the girl gently.

Cordelia was taken aback before being pressed into a warm embrace and hearing the familiar heartbeat again.

"Honey..." she uttered shakily after some time, and her voice turned into a sob right away, her feelings complex.

He should have found out by now, right? What would he think? Even she thought the entire incident felt absurd.

She was not a Jenner, yet she had endured insults and humiliation all these years innocently. Perhaps Yelena and Joanne would never have thought that the eyesore they saw her as all these years actually had nothing to do with the Jenners.

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Did William really not know about this, though? Then why did Joanne occasionally blurt insults like "b*stard" when she scolded her in the past? Come to think of it, Joanne might have used that insult in the hea of the moment, but because it was something based on the truth...

Were she and Carter really kids with an unknown father?

Cordelia's thoughts were scattered. It felt like there were straws in her throat, making it hard to breathe.

Zephyr crouched down in front of her and softly combed his hand through her hair with a tender gaze.

He said with a soft voice, "Darling, let's go home."

"I"

"Shh, I understand. I know that you're not in a good mood now, and we can't get to the bottom of some things right off the bat.

"We take things slow, honey. I'll always be by your side, no matter what happens. Don't worry, okay?"

Cordelia met his eyes and felt like crying.

Zephyr kept a tight hold on her hand as they went home, giving her a sufficient sense of security.

When they got home, Cordelia saw the strewn childcare magazines on the coffee table. The laptop was not turned off, and the site on display was a maternity and childcare forum as well.

This was information Zephyr read up on through the night. Not only had he read them, but he had also taken notes. His notes were filled with things pregnant women should keep an eye out on, how new fathers should take care of their children, how to prevent postpartum depression for one's wife...

There were already things piled up in their bedroom-blankets for the baby and radiation-proof clothes for pregnant women.

Cordelia felt a pinch on her nose, and she could not help the tears that flooded her eyes. She kept her head low in silence.

Zephyr hugged her gently and let her express her emotions.

"Darling," she said softly after a long time. "We really shouldn't have celebrated so soon. I should have told you after I made sure of it. Now you got happy for nothing..."

"What's wrong?" Zephyr smiled. "We can use these in the future."

"But Seth says that I'm weak in health. It doesn't affect getting pregnant, but the chances are lower than the average person."

Zephyr looked at her seriously. "Cordelia, it's not that important to me whether we have a child or not."

Cordelia was stunned. The man's deep voice was affectionate and indulging.

"If you like kids, we make them. If you don't want to, it's fine to spend the rest of our lives with just the two of us."

"But..." Did all men not wish for women to give them children?

"If you feel pressured because of this, you don't have to," Zephyr said with a chuckle. "My family's got no throne to pass down."

Cordelia got amused and snuggled him, indulging herself with his tenderness.

"Having kids or not depends on you." Zephyr's heated breaths hit her ear. "If you want one, I'll do my best!"

Cordelia felt his rising temperature. Even the room's air began to feel hot.

Zephyr pinned her to the bed. With a smirk, his gaze turned tender.

Previously, they had assumed that she was pregnant, and he had read online that the first three months were the most unstable, so they must not do it... Now that he finally had the chance... Zephyr smirked and pulled the sheets open to wrap both of them inside.

The weather was growing chilly. The end of summer and the beginning of fall painted the sky blue as clouds drifted far away like big balls of cotton candy.

Cordelia added a few tables outside and paired them with shades the same color as the irises. It was a refreshing sight.

There were few customers this morning, and Cordelia stayed behind the counter to brew coffee quietly. She suddenly heard a sweet "Cordelia!" from the outside.

She went out and saw Zennie dashing in like a little bird under the sun. There seemed to be someone else behind her.

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Zennie gave Cordelia a big hug while she was stunned.

"It's been a while, sis! Didn't you miss me?"

Cordelia smiled and pinched her nose.

"Of course I did! Life is less fun without you making so much noise around me!"

Zennie laughed wholeheartedly. She was overjoyed.

Cordelia could not help but have her interest piqued by the middle-aged lady behind Zennie.

Although she was well-maintained, she had a perm on her short hair and wore a bright suit with the brand logo all over it, carrying a limited edition Acmes bag. She looked ridiculous in her get-up. "Ahem!" The lady coughed.

Zennie pulled her over immediately and introduced her to Cordelia. "Sis, this is my mom. She came all the way here to visit me!"

Cordelia was stunned. 'So, it is Mrs. Hamerton.'

However, weren't the Hamertons a prestigious family? They did not look like people who would dress in brand logos.

She did not want to seem rude, so she could only hold back her laughter.

Zennie made a face. "Madam Kate Miller, this is Cordelia, my best friend in Jangasas!"

Kate removed her sunglasses and took a good look at her.

'So this is Cordelia.

'The Cordelia who... took Zephyr's heart as if he had lost his soul, the person who makes the high and mighty Mr. Z disguise himself in Jangasas as a decent husband?' Kate frowned.

Cordelia did not look special at a glance. She was fair and skinny, pure and clean. When it came to judging whether she was beautiful, her features were indeed pretty. However, she was nothing compared to the ladies around Zephyr!

She could not believe Zephyr was charmed by an insignificant lady!

"Mom!" Zennie poked her with her elbow and signaled her. "Stop staring!"

"O-Oh!" Kate snapped back to her senses and immediately smiled. "You're so beautiful, Ms. Jenner. You're managing the shop well! I can tell that you're pretty capable!" Cordelia smiled shyly and got them a table.

They sat in the courtyard. Although the sun was shining, the air was slightly chilly at the end of summer. The irises danced in the breeze.

Cordelia thought she would return to the shop to make coffee after chatting for a little bit.

At that moment, Zephyr walked out of the shop.

"Wifey, the cookies are ready!"

Kate was surprised.

She saw him wearing a regular T-shirt and jeans. He even ran out like a big boy with an apron on his neck. Zephyr smiled when he saw Cordelia. He bumped his forehead into hers and gave her a kiss on her cheek.

He had never smiled like that at home.

Kate was so shocked she failed to snap back to her senses for a moment.

Meanwhile, Zephyr was stunned the moment he saw her.

Soon, the smile on his face disappeared. His usual coldness and alertness replaced it.

Cordelia held his arm while smiling. "Hubby, this lady is Zennie's mother. She came to visit her."

"Oh, h-he's your husband!" Zennie quickly eased the situation. "Mom, he's Marcus Grist, Cordelia's husband."

She emphasized the name Marcus.

Kate reacted fast. She instantly smiled and called him Mr. Grist.

Zephyr had a grim expression as he nodded.

Cordelia smiled awkwardly.

Everything was great about her husband. Even his face when he met strangers was funny to her.

"Hubby..." She shook him lightly. "Can you bring some cookies over? I made cranberry cookies. Zennie loves them."

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"Hmm, okay." Zephyr agreed flatly and turned around to leave.

Zennie and Kate looked at each other. The former said to Cordelia, "I'm going to the bathroom, sis!"

Cordelia was stunned. Meanwhile, Kate started chatting with her.

She could not even make coffee now.

She smiled and thought she would just chat with Kate in the courtyard.

After entering the shop, Zennie saw the man's wide shoulder behind the counter. She walked over quietly, but he snapped his head back. His piercing eyes were so cold that they could cut her face. The girl shivered, then she said with a plastic smile, "Brother-"

"Why did you get Aunt Cloud here?" The man's face was darker than ink.

Zennie was panting from the panic.

"I'm not trying to do anything! You should thank my mom, brother. If she didn't come, it would be Nelly who came today!"

"What?"

Zephyr raised his sharp eyebrows. His eyes were even fiercer now.

"She knows?"

"I don't think she knows that you're here. But I've been in Jangasas, so she kept saying that she wanted to come to be with me. There's nothing that I could do, so I got my mom here instead." He nodded and relieved the frown slowly.

"Don't worry, brother. My mom usually talks a lot, but she knows very well what to say and what not to say at critical moments!" Zennie patted her chest to guarantee that. Zephyr did not worry about that.

After all, Kate had been nice to him since he was young.

However, he felt uneasy that so many of them came to Jangasas.

"Go back if there's nothing else." His face looked kinder now. "Second Uncle and the rest think I'm in Melorian. They'll be suspicious if you guys keep coming to Jangasas."

"Second Uncle thinks that you're in Melorian!" Zennie snickered. "Did you forget that my mom is an expert with computers? She made the video of you feeding pigeons at the square that Second Uncle saw! He couldn't tell at all."

"Okay." He looked at her, "Thank Aunt Cloud for me."

"My mom said there's no need to thank her as we're family!"

Zephyr smiled and patted her shoulder.

However, she touched his sore spot at that moment.

"Brother, are you not going back to Centrolis?"

He frowned and looked at her with doubt.

"Nelly is on the move. She has been asking about you and the engagement.

"Brother, I know you like Cordelia, but the engagement you have with Nelly... What are you going to do about it?"

His face turned grim, and he instantly became fierce.

"When did I have a contract with the Tanners!?"

He moved too much and accidentally pushed the coffee pot. It crushed all over the floor.

Zennie stood aside, scared. Her face paled, and she dared not say a word.

The word "engagement" became his sore spot ever since Cordelia appeared.

In reality, he had not agreed to it, nor were the two families clear about the engagement.

However, Zephyr and Nelly had been close since they studied together. The two families matched each other, so their parents assumed they would get married.

Zephyr had no feelings for her. He did not even remember what she looked like very well.

Before meeting Cordelia, he thought it would not matter who he married.

However, since meeting her, he wished that he would only be with her.

"What happened?" Cordelia rushed over after hearing the commotion. She saw Zephyr's terrible look on his face, Zennie standing aside, frozen, and the broken coffee pot. 'Oh, no!' Cordelia thought, 'Did his hot tamper scare Zennie again?'

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"Hubby!"

Cordelia shook her head and signaled him. Then she started to comfort Zennie.

The latter was not scared. In reality, her brother had been doing this to her since she was young. She was already immune to his grim face. On the other hand, Cordelia was apologetic. She quickly cleaned up the mess on the floor.

Zephyr wanted to help, but she stopped him gently and gave him a kind smile. "Let me do it. You don't know how. Don't hurt your hands."

She was quick and cleaned the floor in a jiffy. Customers came in at that moment, so she hurried to the courtyard to welcome them.

Kate had been watching aside. She peeped at Zephyr and snuck up to him when she had the chance. She chuckled.

"Your wife isn't bad!"

He was stunned.

She smiled. "Although I'm not your mother by blood, I watched you grow. I can tell that you're really in love with Ms. Jenner!"

Zephyr looked at her. There was still no change to his cold face.

Kate knew him well. Sometimes, she pitied the children of the Hamertons.

They looked sophisticated and seemed like they had every luxury in the world, but they did even have the decision power in their marriage.

Kate was opinionated and thought that was contradictory. Therefore, she was willing to do her best to help Zephyr and Cordelia.

"Zephyr, when are you going to bring Ms. Jenner home?"

Zephyr thought for a long time and said in a deep voice. "We can't be hasty about this. Too many interests are involved in each marriage in the Hamertons. If something goes wrong, I fear they will..." "Hurt Ms. Jenner?" Kate scoffed. "Hah, let them try! I'll be the first to fight them if anyone dares to even think about it!"

"Will you fight... grandpa too?"

Madam Miller had just placed her hands on her waist, looking dignified, yet she caved instantly. The corner of her lips twitched. She seemed to have frozen.

She giggled with a plastic smile on her face a moment later.

She had spoken too quickly and embarrassed herself in front of her son again!

Zephyr chuckled and turned around to go behind the counter. He began to wash all of the coffee mugs in the basin.

"Z-Zephyr!" Kate had to gain her dignity back no matter what. "Hey... I can't fight the old man, but my family is not to be offended! He'll have to take my family into consideration before he calls the shots, right? "No matter what, I'm voting for Ms. Jenner! I'm definitely paving the way for her into our family. There won't be any obstacles!"

Zephyr pursed his lips and said sincerely a moment later, "Thanks, Aunt Cloud."

"Why thank me? We're family!"

"My father..."

"Oh, don't worry about your father! That coward has to listen to me, doesn't he?"

Zephyr was rendered speechless.

"Ah, hehehe..."

Kate could not fix her problem of speaking before processing her thoughts.

"I'm being serious, Zephyr!" She coughed. "No matter what, your father and I approve of this. However, you'd have to consult your mom about this. She's your mother by blood, after all. Her approval matters. "Moreover, wouldn't the odds be even higher if you got your maternal grandfather's support?"

Zephyr's hands that were washing the mugs suddenly froze. His eyes turned grim.

Kate was right, but getting his mother's approval was hard.

She was not an easy-going person like Kate, but overbearing and strict. Her decisiveness was as powerful as men's.

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If she were sentimental back then, she and Henry would not have taken a divorce.

Zephyr took a deep breath in. Cordelia and Zennie's peals of laughter came from outside.

They sat in the sunlit courtyard with blooming irises around them. The fragrance of cranberry cookies and macchiato filled the air.

At that moment, he wanted to stop time forever.

"Don't worry." Kate smiled. "Since your sister likes Cordelia so much, as her mother, I'll do my best!

"In reality, everyone in the Hamertons is reasonable. It's just that jerk Matthew at that brat, Yale..."

Kate began to vent.

Zephyr smiled helplessly. She would pretty much take revenge on his behalf whenever Matthew talked behind his back throughout these years.

Since finding out about her identity, although Cordelia would smile on the surface, Zephyr could tell that she was upset.

It was fine when she was busy with customers.

When the shop was empty, she would sit alone on the stairs in the courtyard and stare blankly into the sky. She would look blue.

He wanted to cheer her up, so he lowered his head to seek a solution from Linda.

Linda was planning to travel with Nicholas. They were going to Mengasas.

"Why don't you guys join us?" Linda said happily, "We said we'd go to Mengasas after we made money when we were studying at university. She'll be over the moon if we go together!" Nicholas' expression changed. He immediately shook her.

Linda glared at him. "What? You don't want that?"

The man smiled-he looked like a coward. "I do... The more, the merrier! It's just that I'm not sure whether Mr. Grist is willing to come with us. Hah, Linda, maybe they have their own plans. Maybe they want to be alone...

"Am I right, Marcus?"

Nicholas covered half of his face while speaking. He kept winking at Zephyr.

Never had he thought that Mr. Z would smirk and enunciate each word calmly. "I think that's a great idea. The more, the merrier!"

Nicholas was dumbfounded!

"It's decided, then!" Linda smiled happily. "Go home to pack with Cordelia now. I'll plan the itinerary tonight!"

Two days later, they arrived in Mengasas as planned.

Cordelia and Linda were skipping happily, holding each others' arms in front. Meanwhile, among the two men behind, one was gnashing his teeth, and the other looked proud.

"Wow, Zephyr. You're pulling my leg, huh?"

"What?" Zephyr looked uninterested.

"You know what you did!"

He was supposed to spend time alone with Linda!

Zephyr slipped both of his hands into his pockets and walked carefreely. There was a subtle smile at the corner of his eyes.

"Nicholas, can you be a man? Look how happy they are!"

Mengasas was a popular shopping heaven. All of the big, international brands were tax-free here. Dragging Cordelia, Linda went from one branded store and shopping malls to another. She fulfilled her shopping desire.

Throughout the day, her loot were hung on Nicholas' arms. His knees were getting weak.

Zephyr did not have it better. It was just that Cordelia hardly bought anything.

They went to a cosmetic store this time. The two ladies went to try on lipsticks. The two men spotted a bench outside. Their eyes lit up, and they rushed over in a flash!

Zephyr beat him to it and got more space.

Nicholas rolled his eyes at him. He placed the bags on the ground and released a heavy sigh.

"How are they not tired?"

Chapter 200

Chapter 200

Zephyr glanced at him. He had been thinking about that for a long time.

What intrigued him even more was that they were considered to have good stamina among men. However, they could not keep up with the ladies now. They were almost exhausted. It seemed he must "punish" her again tonight...

"Hey, why are you smiling like a fool?" Nicholas waved before his face.

Zephyr snapped back to his senses. He suppressed his smile and recovered his usual coldness.

"Nicholas," he said with his deep voice. "Have you ever thought you'd repent and leave the gang life?"

Nicholas was stunned. He had a complicated look now.

"Although you're with Linda now, and she accepts who you are, you must consider that you live a dangerous life. You have power, but you have enemies too.

"I happened to be at the hotel last time..." Zephyr had a cryptic look on his face. "If a similar thing happens again, do you think there'll be such a coincidence again? "If something happens to you again, how can you give a lifetime of happiness to her?"

Nicholas had a slight change of expression. He pursed his lips. He had agreed to work for Yale under the condition that he would clear his record.

In reality, he had thought about that.

However, Yale was a man who was not to be trusted.

Nicholas looked at Zephyr. He opened his mouth but could not say a word.

"I can help," Zephyr said softly. "But it's going to be tough, and it'll take a long time. Not only that, but you'll also have to give up some things."

"It's okay." Nicholas did not even think about it. "I can give up anything as long as I can hold her hand with dignity!"

Zephyr looked at him for a long time. He patted his shoulder and smiled.

Cordelia and Linda looked over. Although they had no idea what they were talking about, they seemed to be at peace with each other. Linda shouted while waving, "Nicholas, I picked many things!"

He responded immediately. "Coming!"

Zephyr could not take it that he was holding so many bags. He mocked. "What a spendthrift."

"Tsk..." Nicholas rolled his eyes at him. "Let your wife spend if you can!"

What a joke! Mr. Z stared at him. "Do you think I can't afford it?”

"Do you dare?"

Zephyr had no comeback for those three words.

Nicholas got up proudly after saying that, running into the store. Never had he thought a kick would come from behind, landing on his back!

"Ahh!"

Nicholas screamed and lost his balance from the sudden attack. The bags scattered all over, and he fell as people watched.

He almost hit his head against the wall...

Fortunately, he did not look too terrible from the fall due to his agility.

Meanwhile, Mr. Z behind him was fixing his collar calmly. He smirked and raised his brows arrogantly.

Nicholas exploded instantly.

"You mother-

"You're so sly for kicking my back!

"What if you break it!?"

He would lose out on so much fun if he broke his back!

Later on, they arrived at the most famous night market in Mengasas.

It was crowded here. The lights were so bright that they made the night sky look like the day. There were all sorts of food and many influencers filming there.

Zephyr hugged Cordelia tightly, worried that she would be lost in the crowd.

Nicholas and Linda returned from checking out the stalls. They excitedly described the delicious food available along the street ahead. They laughed out loud when they saw Zephyr holding onto Cordelia's shoulders tightly.

"Be gentle, Mr. Grist! You're grabbing her like this. Even if you don't lose her, she will have five finger marks etched on her skin!"