Chapter 366 - As long as you come home to me (1/2)

As long as there are people in the Empire who stick with old values, then nothing will change. As long as there are people like her sister around then... Change? It's impossible. The only way to satisfy the people is with a strong ruler, somebody with not just power but the charisma to lead them. Lyn didn't know whether she had charisma, but she understood the people. At least, it's better than her sibling's understandings.

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At XX Mansion

A certain man with hair sat down on the couch reading a newspaper. He was aware that the girl had escaped hours back, but he didn't bother bringing her back. Zepher understood the current situation better than anyone. He already promised the girl that he wouldn't tie her down. Unlike earlier, his fever had subsided, so he was able to walk around. Still, he chose to sit in the lounge and read the news. It seems like Andrew has suppressed the news regarding Lyn, but how long?

”Also, transfer my wages into her safe.”

”Then, even the money from the H regions?”

”Make it all, aside from one.”

”Sir, you're really pampering your wife.”

Zepher's lips curve to a smile, ”If I don't pamper her, who else will?”

His thoughts broke off when the doors opened again. It was Lyn. She was peeking through the door cautiously. ”Lyn, come inside,” he looked over at the other person in the room who quickly scurried out.

”Okay,” Lyn made her way inside the room. Noticing how slow she was, he sighed, and she flinched. She immediately increased her steps until she was only a few feet away.

”Get closer.”

”I'm sorry for sneaking out, brother,” she reached out and extended her hand. Zepher grabbed hold of it and pulled her into his arms. ”Are you angry?” The girl's tone was questioning; she seemed to be vaguely shaken about something.

”I'm not angry. I told you I don't intend to keep you as a caged bird. You can fly wherever you want to. But, make sure you come home to me.”

”Okay, brother, I understand. I'm a bit tired, could I go to my room and rest?”

Zepher nodded, ”Alright.”

He lets Lyn go, and the girl bowed before rushing to the door. She paused for a moment, ”Goodnight, Zepher.”

Before Zepher could react, the girl was already out of the doors. A deep sigh passed his lips, 'That caught him off guard,' Zepher thought. The girl has insisted on using brother this entire time. Unless they are in front of other people, he doesn't correct her anymore. That girl will continue insisting that brother thing. Calling him Zepher so suddenly, is she going to apologize for her upcoming careless actions? How simple.

As much as Zepher wanted to watch over her, he knew that he had a lot of work to handle. Many people oppose to the two of them being together. That is only normal, but even then, Zepher was not going to let anybody stop him anymore.

He stood up and left the chair and walked towards the window. Even from here he could see the lights from town. This place will only be safe for a short while. Eventually, he will have to bring Lyn to another place.

The only other safe place would be another Kingdom. When he thought about the status of the other Kingdoms, Zepher frowned. 'The Sun Kingdom, should he bring Lyn to that place?' For a while now, Zepher was thinking about the list of safe places. Why did he think about that place? It was stupid. While those people have tried contacting him over the last few years, Zepher has ignored them.

So they hear he got kicked out? Or maybe they were part of the plan too. It wouldn't be a stretch to say that they were the ones who requested it. He shook his head, forget this. He ought to go to sleep. It's late, and he has a meeting tomorrow. With this in mind, Zepher made his way out of the room and down the corridor. After walking for a few minutes, he arrived in front of his room to find a sleepy-looking Lyn.

”Unngh, so tired...”

Zepher blinked, did she get lost again?