Chapter 92

*************** CHAPTER 91: VERONICA We exited the vehicle before reaching my villa. Zeon hopped out, Christian carefully stepped out carrying Cadence, and I followed suit. Aunt Lucy and the household staff were waiting for us at the front of the house. “Hey, my little pumpkin, you have returned.” Aunt Lucy came forward, slowly touching Cadence's head with love. My little daughter responded by tilting her head and then nodding quietly, resting her head on Christian's shoulder. Because of the necessary medical checkups and her fever, we spent nearly two days in the hospital. During that time, I witnessed Christian and Cadence developing an almost inseparable bond, which had my heart stuck in my throat. The most difficult aspect was my inability to prevent their growing closeness, as any intervention would distress Cadence and arouse Christian's suspicions. However, if this continues, his discovery of the truth is inevitable. Just this morning, during an attempted embrace, she rebuffed m