When I heard As''s words, I abruptly turned to look at him. He quickly adjusted my head and continued to blow-dry my hair. "That''s right!" As answered confidently, leaving me a little puzzled.


    With a hint of unease, I asked him, "How did your grandfather find out about our marriage?"


    "I''m sure he has some people working for him. It wouldn''t have been that hard to dig up this information," As replied simply.


    It seemed that the old man from the Pierce family wasn''tpletely confined to their ancestral home. He still had some control over business outside the home too.


    "So does that mean Celine knows about this too?" I said. "I didn''t expect your grandfather to make the first move. I thought Celine would be the one to take action."


    As''s fingersbed through my long hair as he blew it dry meticulously. It was a pleasant sensation.


    "It doesn''t matter who knew first, especially for me. The so-called Pierce family members currently have no say over my life and certainly aren''t qualified to be my master. They''ll find out sooner orter. I''m Louis Pierce''s son. I''m not rted to David," As said firmly.


    I understood that As harbored no emotions for David.


    "So, what do you think your grandfather will say when he meets me?" I inquired.


    "He knows about my dad''s friendship with Rory. It''s just a reminder to me that I haven''tpletely unraveled the events of the past," As exined.


    "He still doesn''t believe that what happened back then was because of his daughter, right?" I said with some indignation.


    As finished drying my hair, put the hairdryer away, and sat beside me. I looked at him uneasily.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    He was silent, and I knew he was conflicted. After all, David was probably his only family.


    "So, when do you n for us to go back?" I cautiously asked.


    After all, Nocturnia was aplex emotional ce for me. I lived there for eleven years, but I had no memories of that time.


    "There''s no rush. Let''s deal with Matthew first." As appeared rxed, extending his arms to


    embrace me. "But we do need ton et


    make a trip back. We should have a


    proper discussion after so many years."


    I said worriedly, "But we don''t know when Matthew''s case will go to trial."


    He looked at me with a gentle smile and asked, "Are you in a hurry to see him? Aren''t you afraid he''ll try to stop you? Doesn''t his attitude bother you?"


    I gazed into his eyes and said confidently, "Why should I be afraid? We''re legally married. Can he really stop us?" I spoke boldly, my face showing my determination.


    "Even if he tries to stop us, I won''t


    back down. You''re my husband, and


    this isn''t about whether he


    acknowledges that. It''s a matter of


    legal rights. Even if he wants to act recklessly, I''m legally protected."


    As was pleased and hugged me tightly.


    He smiled at me, pinched my nose, and said, "Good girl. I knew you wouldn''t disappoint me."


    Then, he earnestly told me,


    "Remember, darling. Our connection


    is destined by fate. It''s not something anyone else can dictate. So if we go to Nocturnia, no matter what happens, don''t take anything he says or does to heart. You just have to trust me. As long as you trust me, we''re invincible."


    I nodded solemnly. "I will. You''re my husband. Who else would I trust?"


    "Good. We''ll deal with Matthew before heading to Nocturnia." He patted my shoulder.


    "Who knows when the trial will take ce?" I expressed some concern. "This has been dragging on for too long. It''s not a good sign. It''s been really draining."


    "Don''t worry, everything''s under control. Keegan has already confessed. Mnie''s already a pawn in Liora''s game," As assured me.


    "You mean he admitted to killing the materials clerk?" I inquired.


    "That''s right."


    When I heard As''s confidence, excitement surged within me. That meant Matthew''s case would soon reach its conclusion.