The new courtyard falls from Lucy's eyes as a young girl of 17 steps out into the sunshine . "Mommy!" Lucy whispers, her gaze locking on Meng Lani . "Mommy! Mommy! Mommy!" Lucy shouts, leaning for her, wishing nothing but to jump forward . Selena sets Lucy on her feet, and she bolts forward, not even noting Prince Jing standing Concubine Meng . Lucy ran straight into Lani's legs . "Mommy, hug! Mommy hold me!" Lucy demands, trying to climb up her . Damn this is hard, Lucy thinks as her grasp slips again on the silk dress Mom was wearing . It's easier to climb the walls here than a silk dress .
AdvertisementMom picks her up . Lucy breaths in her spicy floral scent . "Mommy," Lucy says, laying on her shoulder . "Love you, Mommy," Lucy says . Despite her better judgment, Lucy no longer wanted to smother the words in her heart . Mom strokes Lucy's curls . "I love you, baby" Mom whispers into her ear .
Bao Benin stares at his third daughter cuddle her mother, his mouth twisting . She didn't even see me . Ungrateful brat . Bao Benin sighs, taking the babe from her mother . "Come here, Third Miss" Bao Benin says, startling the child . Her wide eyes almost overtake her face . "Papa," She says in protests not letting go of Concubine Meng . He lifts an eyebrow . So she does remember me . "Come, little thing . I have chocolate in my study . " Bao Benin coaxes . Instead of jumping into his arms as she should, she just tightens her grip . "Want Mommy," Lucy says .
"Go with your Papa, Lucy . I'll be here later . Be a good girl now" Concubine Meng speaks up, gently dislodging Lucy's grip on her clothes . Lucy pouts but settles in his arms . Such a heartless thing . She doesn't even care that I got a Royal Reprimand for her . Bao Benin shakes his head but holds her tighter . His lips graze her forehead . Yes, my babe should be heartless like this . Not knowing of death, or hate . My babe will grow just like this, safe from such ruthlessness .
Papa carried Lucy to his study, reading more documents . Lucy glances around, seeing for the first time since she did her poison stunt . It was flawlessly clean . Lucy leans back, feeling boneless in Papa's arms . Why is he so comfy? Should I? Hmm . . . Lucy bites her lip, and tugs on his hair . "Papa" Lucy whispers, "You're warm, Papa," Lucy says, fighting to keep her eyes open . It's too early to nap . I'll be awake all night . Lucy tries to convince herself, but Papa's steady breathing and the crackle of the fireplace melted any resistance she attempted . Lucy curled closer to him, slipping into sleep .
"Ning Family is really daring . Sending such message for the little thing's name-day feast . " Papa's voice rouses Lucy, it was so cold . Cracking her eyes open, Lucy sees Papa's aide Carlos . His's boots were damp . "General Ning said they would pay a visit the day after Third Miss' Name-Day Feast," Carlos says softly . Papa sneers, waving Carlos off . "Write that we won't dare tire them . They can stay away if they don't come to the little one's name-day" Papa says . My? Nameday? Isn't that what Mom called my birthday last year? Lucy wonders, curiously reaching for Papa's mind .
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A second later, a sharp whine escapes her . It was dark, so dark, the car's on me . It's so heavy . So hot . It hurts . Lucy whimpers again . "Shh, little one . I'm here" Warm hands stroke her head, and back . The horrible pressure disappearing . Lucy sits up, tears slipping from her eyes, as she shivers . What was that?
Lucy meets Papa's eyes . What were you feeling that is so horrible? Lucy's eyes burn, struggling not to sob . "Papa," Lucy says hoarsely . "Papa . It's so scary" Lucy snuggles into his chest . "Don't be so angry, Papa . I'm here, Papa" Lucy says, without thinking . Please, Papa, I love you . Even if you're really moody . Papa, don't be so sad . Lucy hugs him tightly, her thin arms were barely able to reach both sides of his chest . "Little thing?" He says, looking down at her . She woke up because I was angry?
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