Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 594: Hold Me

But she didn’t understand why she felt afraid.

Because there was no murderous intent or hostility in Annelise Mayfield’s eyes.

This fear seemed to come from the depths of her soul, familiar in a way.

It caused her to instinctively resist.

When Sterling Norwood entered the living room, he saw Selena Kensington deep in thought.

He looked up at the television showing a program.

It was a variety talent show.

Sterling Norwood wasn’t interested in these things, so he glanced at it briefly before walking over.

When Sterling Norwood appeared behind Selena Kensington, she noticed immediately.

"You’re back?"

"I have something to ask you."

After speaking, Selena Kensington reached out, pulling Sterling Norwood to sit beside her.

Once Sterling Norwood sat down, Selena Kensington took out her phone and opened the official website of the "Star of Entertainment".

There was a photo of Annelise Mayfield.

She pointed to Annelise Mayfield, "Do you know her?"

"She’s from Westport, seems to be part of the Mayfield family."

Sterling Norwood gave Annelise Mayfield’s photo a fleeting glance before averting his gaze.

"I don’t know her."

"From the Mayfield family, only Lark Mayfield is worthy of me knowing."

He spoke with utter arrogance, but somehow, it seemed reasonable.

Selena Kensington pinched Sterling Norwood’s waist playfully, "Sure, you’re the awesome one."

Sterling Norwood, smiling, pulled his petite wife into his arms.

"She indeed belongs to the Mayfield family."

This time, Sterling Norwood properly answered Selena Kensington’s question.

Selena Kensington was curious, "How can you be so sure?"

After all, Sterling Norwood only glanced briefly, didn’t he?

Could there be a special connection among the descendants of these Fell Beasts?

Sterling Norwood explained to Selena Kensington, "In Westport, only the Mayfield family members are privileged to have that surname. Mayfield Family is different from the Norwood Family."

"The Norwood Family has one direct line and seven branches."

"But the Mayfield Family has four branches, each carrying the Nine-Tailed Fox bloodline."

"The Mayfields are the descendants of the Nine-Tailed Fox, which severed three tails before forsaking its beast form, distributing some of its bloodline power, hence forming the four familial branches of the Mayfields."

"The most distinct trait of the Mayfields is their eyes; the stronger the bloodline within, the more dangerous their eyes become."

Listening to Sterling Norwood’s explanation, Selena Kensington suddenly understood.

No wonder she felt a sense of panic last time she met Lark Mayfield.

Lark Mayfield is the Family Head of the Mayfield Family, whose branch inherits the remaining powers of the Nine-Tailed Fox’s six tails, thus even more formidable.

"So, Annelise Mayfield belongs to one of the other three branches of the Mayfield family?"

Selena Kensington continued to ask.

Sterling Norwood nodded slightly.

"Yes."

He looked at Selena Kensington and saw the worry on her face, concern in his voice, "Has she troubled you?"

Then, he frowned slightly, "I’ll send her back to Westport."

A mere member of the Mayfield family, daring to come to Aethelgard, within the Norwood Family’s territory.

She must abide by the Norwood family’s rules.

And the most central rule of the Norwood family is upholding the wishes of the direct lineage.

Seeing Sterling Norwood really intending to take action, Selena Kensington hurriedly spoke to stop him, "No."

"Listen to me."

Then, Selena Kensington told Sterling Norwood about what Hugh Kensington had told her earlier.

"It’s just that Roxanne Sutton’s mother also comes from the Mayfield family, and right after Roxanne left Aethelgard, Annelise Mayfield appeared in Aethelgard, I just feel her intentions aren’t good."

Selena Kensington expressed her concerns openly.

Sterling Norwood patted Selena Kensington’s back soothingly, comforting her with gentle taps.

"This is Aethelgard; she wouldn’t dare."

"Hmm..."

Selena Kensington responded lightly.

But for some reason, an uneasy feeling lingered in her heart.

It felt as though something was on the verge of emerging.

Sterling Norwood looked down at Selena Kensington, "Want to sleep?"

"..."

Selena Kensington looked at Sterling Norwood speechlessly.

She suspected that if she really gained weight, two-thirds of the reason would be Sterling Norwood.

This guy, if not asking her to eat, then urging her to sleep.

But...

Selena Kensington glanced at the television still airing the "Star of Entertainment".

It seemed like this episode was close to ending.

So Selena Kensington nodded.

She naturally opened her arms "Carry me."

Sterling Norwood laughed and carried her upstairs.

*

After Sterling Norwood entered the bathroom, Selena Kensington thought for a moment and decided to send a message to Vivian Sutton.

[Selie Stays Slim]: Vivian, are you awake?

Since being reborn, Selena Kensington had never felt this kind of unease.

But recent events told her that she must trust her instincts.

Thus, with Annelise Mayfield, she had to explore her intentions for coming to Aethelgard.

She had once heard Sterling Norwood mention that there was little connection between descendants of Fell Beasts.

And if a city was occupied by a strong Fell Beast’s descendant, no other Fell Beast’s descendant would visit casually.

This was their ingrained sense of territory.

Therefore, unless something important was happening, Annelise Mayfield would not have come to Aethelgard.

Vivian Sutton replied after a while.

[Vivian Dreads Poverty]: Not yet, what’s up?

Selena Kensington thought for a moment, edited a message, and sent it.

[Selie Stays Slim]: Do you guys have visiting hours?

[Vivian Dreads Poverty]: Hmm... Yes, it seems like it’s this Saturday. Are you planning to visit me?

[Vivian Dreads Poverty]: Plus, Little Sin will be coming.

Selena Kensington smiled, responding.

[Selie Stays Slim]: Yes, I miss you.

[Selie Stays Slim]: Plus, I want to meet with that Annelise Mayfield I mentioned.

[Vivian Dreads Poverty]: Hmph, so the main reason isn’t to see me, huh.

[Vivian Dreads Poverty]: Alright, come this Saturday afternoon with Little Sin.

After making plans with Vivian Sutton, they wished each other good night.

Selena Kensington yawned slightly, feeling sleepy instantly.

She was too lazy to scroll through her social media and tossed her phone onto the bedside table, ready for sleep.

Sterling Norwood walked out of the bathroom and saw a small lump on the bed.

He approached and found Selena Kensington facing him, her body slightly curled.

"Sleepy?"

Sterling Norwood sat at the edge of the bed and asked softly.

His voice was hoarse and lazy, conveying a gentle, lingering meaning.

It was quite sleep-inducing.

Selena Kensington scratched her ear, answering lazily "...Hmm."

Sterling Norwood drew closer.

His lips slightly cool, first kissed Selena Kensington’s forehead, then her eyes, and her lips...

Until Sterling Norwood kissed her collarbone, seemingly intending to continue downwards.

Selena Kensington opened her eyes slightly, pushing away the head in front of her.

"Not tonight..."

She murmured lazily, flipping over to sleep.

Leaving only her back to Sterling Norwood.

"..."

Sterling Norwood looked at his wife’s back, falling into silent contemplation.

It seemed since the birthday celebration, he hadn’t had intimate time with his wife.