Chapter 288
Max was trying to keep things simple. He wanted us to head to Crestview Metropolis and live like any other family.
But Lily was on a mission to avenge my parents. Even though I didn’t have much of a bond with them, it still p>
“I get it. But I want to bring Richard Price back with us. Lily said he’s still alive. He’s the only family I have,” I insisted.
Max nodded, “Alright, I promise you’ll see Richard when we get back p>
As we turned to leave, Garrett called out, “Brother, I don’t want to be your stand-in here in Serythia p>
Max, with his arm around my shoulder, didn’t look back. He simply replied in a serious tone, “I’ll draft a document so they’ll recognize you as the successor p>
Garrett cried out in frustration, “Do we have to do it this way p>
Max still didn’t turn around. I looked up at him and said, “You’re a pretty tough brother p>
He gently pinched my cheek, “You’re the one who’s tough on me p>
“When have I ever been tough on you?” I protested, waving my hands in a rather nonsensical gesture. Max pressed my hands down and said, “Lily’s alive, and I didn’t betray you. Now that the pressure’s off, let’s see if you can speak p>
I was stunned and didn’t say anything.
Back at the hotel, Max had already arranged for Echinacea’s room to be completely redone.
He pulled me into the room. “Last night, Garrett really had some nerve p>
Max shook his head, “Luckily, it didn’t turn into a disaster. When I got there, he was tucked in p>
I frowned at Max, feeling a bit annoyed. “You came back last night p>
He pulled me onto his lap, and I squirmed uncomfortably. “I had a plan with Lily. She pretended to be injured by Princess Harriet, and last night, she managed to detain Harriet’s mother. Now Lily’s set to become Empress of Bravenland. I was mistaken for Garrett by Harriet, so I played along to keep her occupied while Lily acted. When I realized Garrett was here, I rushed back to send him home p>
I whispered an “oh p>
And realized I could speak.
I attempted to call his name, “Max p>
But then the words failed me.
“It’s okay, take your time,” he whispered, nibbling my ear gently. This wasn’t encouragement; it was pure temptation.
Before I could react, his hand was on my waist, but I swatted it away.
“And you say you’re not harsh. Isn’t this harsh?” I teased.
He looked at his reddened hand shook his head, giving up with a pout that didn’t match the
eveline
Coleader he had been
moments ago.
Sitting on his lap, I could feel the warmth of his body, and my face flushed involuntarily.
“Max, you’re such a jerk.” Maybe his presence made me feel safe enough to speak.
He pinched my nose playfully, “See? You’re talking now p>
“That’s because I was really scared yesterday. I thought Lily was gone and you’d lied to me. You know you’re the only person I trustin world p>
Max kissed away my teary eyes, “I’m sorry. From now on, I’ll tell you the plan first p>
I sniffled and then asked, “And if
Garrett doesn’t want to take over et
Serythia, are you going to marry sister, Lily?” This was one of my
worries.
Compared to family, I cared more about Max.
“Yes,” Max answered seriously.
my
I pushed him away in frustration, “Isn’t there another way? I don’t want to compete
with my sister for a man p>