Chapter 856
The next day, in Spirit Village.
It took Keith a full decade to craft this hidden paradise.
Nestled among mountains and rivers, the place was a sight for sore eyes, embodying the true essence of tranquility and beauty.
He achieved a picturesque scene at every turn, where nature and architecture harmonized perfectly.
Every brick, every blade of grass, and even the villagers residing here were all part of his meticulous design.
Spirit Village was his gift to Elizabeth, a tribute to the dreams she once harbored.
Thus, the village bloomed with Elizabeth’s favorite flowers and plants, spreading their fragrance everywhere.
All buildings and their styles were inspired by Elizabeth’s own designs, a testament to Keith’s effort to keep her dream alive.
He also established a school and a library, dedicating them to Kelsey, another woman he held dear.
In this way, Keith surrounded himself with the essence of the two women he cherished the most.
Eventually, this place became the home for him and his precious little one p>
Originally, when Keith took the baby from Elysia, he hadn’t planned on raising her here.
This sanctuary was his soul’s haven, a place too sacred and pure for a child borne of his enemy, carrying the Bradford bloodline. She was meant to be a pawn in his long game against Tarquin, not to live here.
But life often laughs at our plans, bringing forth the unexpected!
The little one, much like her mother Elysia, proved to be a formidable challenge.
Somehow, she took a liking to him. And not just a passing fancy – she was devoted to him and him alone!
No matter who else tried to take care of her, she would wail and refuse to eat or sleep, flailing her tiny arms and legs in despair until it seemed she might cry herself to death.
Her tears were a flood, and her cries could shatter the calm of any heart.
Exhausted and voiceless from crying, her tears would still flow freely, only finding solace in Keith’s arms.
She would only calm down and sleep soundly when held by him. Only he could feed her, and only with him did her laughter ring with genuine joy. Reluctantly, he had to admit there was something extraordinary about their bond.
At first, he didn’t care for her. She was, after all, Tarquin’s daughter, and Keith, a self-proclaimed bachelor with no parenting experience, had never been fond of children. Her cries were nothing but a source of irritation.
But she was a crucial part of his vengeance against the Bradford family. He couldn’t let her die. If she died, how would he control Tarquin, the most elusive of his foes?
So, he took it upon himself to raise her, and before he knew it, she had completely wrapped him around her little finger.
He became a super dad out of necessity, taking care of her single-handedly because she refused anyone else. Just like Tarquin had to juggle being both a father and a mother to Elijah, Keith found himself in similar shoes with the little one.
From the chaotic beginnings of not knowing how to do anything to mastering the arts of feeding, changing, bathing, preparing baby food, and even medicating her during sickness he learned it all.
Emotions are unpredictable p>
The more he cared for her, the deeper their bond grew.
His love for her began the moment he decided she needed a name.
When he first took her from Elysia, she was nameless, a mere pawn in his game. Why bother with a name?
But as time passed, he found himself wanting to give her a name, and not just any name, but something beautiful.