WebNovelChapter 1276
"Flora, sweetheart!" Joey called out, his voice carrying through the air as the girl turned around, revealing it was
indeed Flora.
Joey rubbed his eyes in disbelief; it was really her. Just moments ago, he'd almost mistaken her for that ominous
woman from the Enforcement Division. No way, no how! How could they possibly be alike? That woman gave him
the creeps, while Flora was a breath of fresh air! "What are you doing out here instead of heading inside?" Joey
and his companions quickly approached Flora, noticing Connor standing beside her. "And who's this?"
Mae squinted, giving Connor the once-over like she was sizing up a future son-in-law. The guy wore a sleek black
jacket that showed off his fit physique, broad shoulders, narrow waist, long legs- the whole package. His thick
eyebrows, straight nose, and thin lips framed eyes as dark as obsidian, sparkling with a sharp intelligence. His
cool, calm demeanor was reassuring.
"This is Connor, my fiancé."
"Fiancé?!" Joey and Mae exchanged looks of surprise. Flora had just arrived in the Western Lands; how did she
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"Since you're here, con in," Mae said, her tone a bit frosty.
Flora blinked, realizing they didn't recognize Connor's true identity.
Inside the living room, Joey and Mae took the lead seats, with Flora and Connor to their left, and Uncle Gerald
sitting across from them. The three elders scrutinized Connor, their gaze heavy with unspoken expectations, but
Connor stayed calm and collected. "Your last nis Hawkins? Hundreds of families in the Western Lands, but
Hawkins doesn't ring a bell," Mae broke the silence.
"That's right." Connor nodded. "I don't have a family backing."
Hearing this, Joey and Mae exchanged concerned glances, their brows furrowed.
"No family, so what about your parents-"
"Uncle, Auntie!" Flora jumped in quickly. "Why dwell on that?"
Connor's father had passed, and Flora knew it was a sore spot for him. She didn't want anyone stirring up those
memories.
"My mother isn't from the Western Lands, and my father has passed away," Connor replied, keeping his tone
steady.
Given his standing, he didn't owe anyone an explanation. But the Gilbert family had always been genuine with
Flora, so he extended them spatience. In a world where sincerity is rare, he wanted Flora to be surrounded
by genuine affection and kindness. What he lacked, his Flora should have.
Joey and Mae listened, their frowns deepening. No family, a deceased father, and they couldn't sense any power
within him-what kind of person was this? How had their dear Flora ended up with someone
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without any notable background?
"Never mind," Mae sighed, deciding not to press further. Flora was already with him, and nothing they said would
change that. More talk might do more harm than good.
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Joey felt a twinge of discontent too.
Coming from the sMortal
World, that woman from the Enforcement Division was so fortunate. Flora, being so lovely, had only Connor. en
"You two kids chat. We're heading back," Mae said as she stood, looking weary from a long day at the training
field.
Joey helped Mae back to their room, and Uncle Gerald left to attend to his own matters, leaving Flora and Connor
alone in the living room.
"Connor, did you notice? Uncle and Auntie don't seem too fond of you," Flora pondered, her chin resting in her
hand.
"It's okay," Connor chuckled. "If | had a daughter and sguy took her away, | might break his legs too."
Flora considered it and figured, knowing Connor, he just might!
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