At the end of the day, A-Xuan went home and ate. He was about to go upstairs when he stopped and checked CF with a smile.

He walked to the interphone and a few seconds later it rang. He unlocked the gate and opened his door. A car came in and Bastian got out of the car.

He smiled, and A-Xuan smiled back. A-Xuan led him to his room while the driver helped him carry up his suitcases.

He explained:

"This is your room, there’s a bathroom and everything you need in there. There’s more cover in the walk-in closet in case you’re cold. There’s a stocked mini-fridge if you require something in the middle of the night. If you need anything, knock on my door."

Bastian nodded and A-Xuan left. After taking a shower, he went to bed.

Bastian took a shower after unpacking his suitcase. He put on his pajamas and was about to turn off the light when he heard a sound.

He came out and walked to A-Xuan’s room. He knocked and then entered, A-Xuan was sitting in his bed breathing loudly. His eyes were shining and he seemed completely lost.

Bastian closed the door and sat at the edge of the bed.

"What’s wrong?"

A-Xuan looked at him sadly.

He hugged him tightly and Bastian hugged him’. He could feel his body shaking slightly, whatever he dreamed of must’ve frightened him deeply.

A-Xuan held Bastian like he was his lifesaver. He knew that it was just a matter of time before Fyo found out that he is trying to save his brother Kyrios, but he knows he can’t get to him physically.

But that doesn’t mean he couldn’t mentally. He thought the worst was dying over and over again, but he was wrong.

Fyo managed to infiltrate his mind and he saw Kyrios die over and over again. He used CF to block his mind for a little while at least.

He doesn’t know how strong Fyo is and how long the blocker will last. He took a breath and pulled back.

"Sorry."

Bastian caressed his cheek.

"It’s okay."

A-Xuan grabbed the hand he had on his cheek, lacing it with his. He always felt at peace when his husband would hold his hand or make a promise.

Bastian looked at their intertwined hands and smiled. How can I love him so much? He’s been asking himself that question over and over again.

A-Xuan looked up at him and asked:

"Can you stay?"

Before he could think, Bastian nodded. A-Xuan smiled and pushed to the side, still holding his hand. Bastian lay next to him, and A-Xuan turned the light off.

He took back his hand and got into his embrace, Bastian wrapped his arms around him, and they fell asleep.

When Bastian woke up, he looked down at the person in his arms. He smiled, it’s been a while since he’s been this happy.

He caressed A-Xuan’s cheek lightly, but he still woke up and looked at him. A-Xuan looked at Bastian intently, he woke up the second he did.

He just didn’t move because he knows that he has this habit of watching him before he gets up. He just couldn’t help it, he missed him so much.

He and his husband would always move in together, even when they just began dating. He’s used to sleeping and waking up in his arms.

Bastian caressed his cheek, looking at him. Even if he is a novice when it comes to love, he feels A-Xuan’s love for him. They have this bond like they are tethered to each other.

After watching him for a while, Bastian got up and left for his room to take a shower. A-Xuan did the same and got dressed.

He went down to the dining room waiting for food. Bastian came down the stairs looking for him. He entered the dining room and saw the table filled with food.

A-Xuan looked up at him.

"Come eat before you leave."

Bastian smiled and joined him. He sat on his right and asked while filling his plate.

"When do you intend to take care of Darren?"

A-Xuan simply answered:

"Once he sees his mother die."

A-Xuan looked at Bastian to see his reaction. He’ll never keep his true nature hidden from his husband. Bastian smiled and filled his mouth with dumplings.

When he was done eating he was about to get up but A-Xuan stopped him and sat on his lap. He said while wiping something at the corner of his mouth.

"There’s cream."

After wiping, it A-Xuan was about to lick his finger when he stopped and aimed it at Bastian’s mouth.

Bastian opened his mouth and licked his finger clean, his eyes never leaving A-Xuan’s. He had his lips slightly parted and a beautiful pink taint on his cheeks.

Bastian pulled him closer and kissed him. He brushed their lips together and entangled their tongues with one another.

A-Xuan wrapped his arms around his neck, deepening the kiss. The more they kissed, the more desperate and fierce it became.

Bastian broke the connection when he felt him running out of breath. They were both panting, their breath intermingling.

A-Xuan caressed his cheeks with adoration in his eyes, Bastian couldn’t miss it.

"Do you love me?"

A-Xuan answered:

"I do my love."

Bastian smiled, kissing him again. When he was satisfied, he pressed his forehead against A-Xuan’s.

"I love you too."

A-Xuan smiled and tightened his hold on him. Bastian asked:

"Would you move in with me at the Bloom mansion?"

Bastian looked at A-Xuan with a hint of tension. A-Xuan smiled. He knew he would ask, it’s his ancestral home, and he knows how much it means to him.

He only waited until he asked.

"I will. Provided Victoria’s gone."

Bastian said with a hint of anger:

"She was gone the moment I found out what part she played."

"Then let’s go back tonight."

Bastian gave him a peck.

"I’ll make sure all your belongings are there by then."

A-Xuan nodded and hugged him tightly.

Darren was in his office, pacing on the phone. He hung up and tossed his cell phone. He’s been trying to set free his mother since yesterday.

She was caught red-handed, they even have a video of her trying to destroy the evidence. He can’t even go see her to warn her about A-Xuan.

Darren slammed his fist on his desk. She can’t die, I’ll never let that happen. He’ll even beg A-Xuan if he has to.

He has an in with the government since he helps them, they certainly would do anything he asks. He walked to the door but took a step back when it was opened from the outside.

Victoria came in frantic, she was crying, and her eyes were red.

"They know! Everyone knows now."

Darren pushed her with disgust.

"I don’t have time for your bullshit, I have to get my mother out of prison."

Victoria stood in front of him again and laughed hysterically. Darren looked at her as if she was insane.

"You’ve really lost your mind, haven’t you."

Victoria looked at him with anger and sneered:

"Do you think anyone’s going to listen to you now that the whole world knows you’ve been fucking your half-sister?"

Darren took a step back, looking at her wide-eyed. Seeing his face, Victoria felt better than she had in forever. He broke up with her and tossed her out like she was trash.

If he truly loved her, he wouldn’t be able to do it, but he did so easily. It’s crystal clear now. Even if she has to go down, she’s happy to know that he’ll go down with her.

She showed him an article and Darren grabbed her cell phone, looking at their private pictures.

After reading, he ran to his desk to check online. He sat back on his chair exhausted, his hand on his mouth. My career is over.

Wu Pharma is the biggest company in A Country so of course, his and his sister’s faces are well known. They’re not only trending on most platforms, the media have written articles about them.

When Darren heard screams, he looked out the window and saw reporters.

Victoria walked to the window to check, when the reporters saw her they immediately became excited, and incessantly took pictures.

Darren looked at Victoria with horror and pushed her to the floor.

He howled:

"Are you fucking stupid? They already think that we had relation now we proved them right by being seen together."

Victoria laughed as she got up.

"They already know."

"We can just say that the picture was created by our competitors."

She sneered:

"Oh? Are you also going to tell that about our video? How about the picture of your mother in jail and the article that details how she tried to steal evidence from her ex-husband’s murder case?"

He checked on his computer and fell to his knees. This is too much, he could’ve handled just his mother in jail, but now he and his sister’s sex tape is everywhere.

Even the news about his mother in jail and the details spread. He always thought he was powerful, but compared to A-Xuan he’s just an ant.

He has to beg him to help, at least with his mother. He just came back, but he already turned his whole life upside down.

No matter what, he’ll ask him to help. It’s not like he has evidence of him killing Yunlian, even he said so.