Kelly was stunned. She wanted to reject her.

However, Nelly pulled her hair!

She groaned from the pain. She felt as if her scalp was going to be removed... She clenched her teeth as she tolerated it. She looked at Nelly and said in many difficulties. "Stop it, sister..." "Stop it!?"

Nelly looked ferocious and pulled even harder.

"If not for you, mom and dad would've given me all of their love! I'm healthier, prettier, and more capable than you... Why am I only your replacement?

"It's all because of you, Kelly!"

Nelly pulled her hair maniacally as if she had gone mad. "You shouldn't live! I'm the Tanners' heiress. I am!

"Why don't you die, b*tch!?"

"Stop it!" Kelly was sobbing.

However, she was helpless in the wheelchair. She could not fend for herself at all.

Nelly vented all of the pain her parents had given her to Kelly.

Kelly wanted to expose everything that Nelly did, but the latter had said if she dared to tell anyone, she would lose her parents.

"I'm living with mom and dad, Kelly. They have no guard against me! It'd be easier than killing ants if I were to kill them!"

She knew that Kelly could not go out at all due to her poor health. It had been too long since she was isolated from the world. Thus, no matter what Nelly said, Kelly would believe it!

Kelly gnashed her teeth and endured in silence. She was afraid to lose her parents, losing the closest people she had in the world. However, Nelly would always disguise it well after torturing her. She even warned her not to get the maids to wipe her body.

Outsiders could not see her wounds.

If someone noticed, she would cover it with an excuse.

When her parents wanted to visit her, she would say that she was unwell or make other excuses so that they would not come near her. Therefore, nobody knew what she was going through.

Sometimes, she thought it would be better if she just died instead of living in exhaustion...

Tears were pouring down her face as she remained silent. Perhaps, that was the only way she could protect her parents.

"How useless!" Nelly mocked.

She let go. She felt slightly better when she saw Kelly as clumsy as a rack doll.

"Okay, I'm tired." She picked up the comb. "I'll dress you up now. Don't move!"

Kelly took a deep breath. While watching the former's devilish grin in the mirror, a sense of fear was eating her up like maggots.

When the doctor and nurses came in, they saw the love between the two sisters.

Kelly had a new hairstyle and makeup on. Nelly was taking selfies with her and was laughing happily.

"Ms. Nelly is so good to her sister!"

"That's right. I'm envious of their relationship. She visits her more than Mr. and Mrs. Tanner do!"

The compliments sounded extra ironic to Kelly.

She lifted her eyes to look at them. They were laughing, so nobody saw the sadness in her pleading eyes.

Late at night at Royal Manor...

Cordelia lazily leaned on Zephyr's chest. She was overcome by sleepiness.

Meanwhile, the man smiled in satisfaction as usual. He kissed her hair.

He suddenly thought of a question. He frowned and whispered into her ear, "Cordelia, let's... use protection from now on."

"Hmm?" She was still in a daze. She was quite confused when she heard that. "What do you mean?"

"I'll use protection..." He smiled while sticking close to her ear. "Stop taking the pill. It's bad for your health."

"Why are you talking about this out of nowhere?" Cordelia was stunned. They usually would not use protection. Firstly, it was because she was so weak that she would not conceive easily. Secondly, they wanted things to happen naturally. It would be amazing if she could bear a child.

But why...

Her eyes dimmed. "Do you not want a baby anymore?"

"That's not it." He placed his hand gently on her tummy. "I'd want one in a few years."

"Why?"

"Because..."

Zephyr frowned. He did not know how to tell her.

It all came from a dream that he had one night.

In the dream...

He walked among flowers while holding her hand. It was a sunny day with a blue sky and clouds. The air was filled with flower fragrance.

A kid appeared out of nowhere when he wanted to lower his head to kiss her. He stared at him angrily with his chubby arms crossed. He yelled at him, "That's my mommy! You can't kiss her!"

Zephyr was stunned. Where did this kid come from? However, when he looked properly, it was a mini version of himself.

"Hmph, mommy doesn't want to kiss you!" The kid pulled Cordelia's hand. His chubby cheeks were filled with hostility against him.

"Darling," Zephyr squatted before him and tried his best to explain, "Your mommy is my wife. How would we have you if I didn't kiss her?"

He wanted to pat the boy's head since he was so cute, but the little one slapped his hand away!

"You little!"

Just as he stared at the boy, he realized Cordelia was glaring at him.

"Why are you being so fierce to our baby?" She picked up the kid.

The boy held her neck since she had his back now. He gave a loud peck on her cheek and smirked at Zephyr! The latter was pissed!

He rolled up his sleeves, intending to teach the boy a lesson. Then, he woke up. He fell deep in thought after that. Thinking of Nicholas' status at home... he made a decision that was unfilial to his ancestors-he did not want kids!

At least not now!

He did not want another man to steal his wife!

"What's wrong, Zen?" Cordelia shoved him. "You haven't answered me!"

He snapped back to his senses. His eyes were gentle as he held her in his embrace. "Isn't it better to have kids later?"

She was always busy at work, and she would pass right out when she got home sometimes...

If they had kids, would they still have the chance to sleep together!?

"But..." Cordelia leaned on him softly. "I have a weak body. Seth said that I won't conceive so easily."

"The chance is low, but it's still there!"

"Do you really not want babies?"

Zephyr's heart went soft when he saw her slightly sad face. He smiled, played with her hair, and said softly, "I want to be with you just a little longer..."

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