When There Is Nothing Left But Love

His last sentence was clearly mocking Emma, but the blissful smile on his lips was unmistakable.

“After a while, I searched all the islands in Cranur before realizing it was basically impossible to find you. I returned home in a daze to see Emma playing with Audrey in the living room. The scene blew my mind. Immediately, I wanted to marry her and live a normal life with her. We shall form a family together.”

As John explained everything, the grin on his face widened. Clearly, he had a blissful life.

My lips curved up upon imagining that sight. “So you confessed your feelings to her right then?” I teased.

Confessing one’s feelings, acceptance, and falling in love with each other might be a cheesy route, but as long as the ending was good, one should still look forward to it.

Hearing my question, John flashed an evil smirk and said nothing.

Huh. How strange.

bully Emma?” I pressed

do that.” John dismissed my question with a wave, the smile on his lips unwavering. “Well, I used an unusual solution. Uncle Louis taught us that special circumstances require

seemed energetic when we talked through a video call back in the hotel. “I thought Uncle Louis is going to battle against Ezra and the rest? Why did he go to

was a righteous man. He knew Ezra and his gang were behaving tyrannically, so he wouldn’t retire

“Ezra Grant is history.”

the couch and tapped on

and attack his rival. Yes, he did succeed, but he also attracted the attention of internal affairs. A new broom sweeps clean, so there is bound to be someone new who dares to challenges the authority. After being summoned for an investigation, Ezra never came back.” He was a person of authority, yet he disappeared without a trace. It

the end

was a satisfying

glanced at the kitchen and narrowed his voice. “How long are you going to stay in K City? My men are ready

couldn’t believe he took my words

disgust. We both glanced