I've heard that the studio has come up with something that can make the other person never leave you...

Just as the thought surfaced, Mason Nightshade immediately nipped it in the bud.

What is he doing?!

He clearly said that in this life, he wouldn't confine her, that he wants to give her freedom and happiness.

How could he do something that would hurt her?!

Mason Nightshade furrowed his brows and held Aurelia Shaw tighter.

Aurelia noticed Mason's unusual demeanor and just assumed he was in a bad mood because they were about to part, teasing him with a laugh, "How old are you? Still acting spoiled."

Did she think he'd act spoiled with just anyone?

Annoyed, Mason Nightshade bit Aurelia's neck and said in a low voice, "Not only can I act spoiled, but I can also eat people. Want to try?"

Gustavo Yates expertly raised the partition, having long gotten used to his boss's occasional antics.

Sigh, back when he was in the army, he was deceived by the boss's upright appearance.

He remembered the prime minister's daughter coming to experience life in the army just to pursue the boss.

She left in tears within a week.

Cried because the boss reprimanded her.

The prime minister, heartbroken for his daughter, personally came to seek justice.

But all the boss said coldly was, "This is the army. The army has its rules. If she can't handle it and ends up crying, then clearly, she's not suited for the army!"

What do you call this? Isn't this blocking everything the prime minister could say? Could the prime minister actually suggest the army change its rules just for his daughter? He could only admit his bad luck that his daughter encountered such an immovable force.

…

Back at home, Aurelia was packing.

Mason Nightshade clung to her again.

He hugged her from behind, his head with messy hair rubbing against her neck, like a loyal dog cuddling up to its owner.

Aurelia freed one hand to pat his head and continued packing clothes into the suitcase.

"I asked them to speed things up, for Caleb to adjust the script, and to film two months later. Isn't that alright?"

"Don't be difficult," Aurelia said. "Dawnsong" is a series that's filmed and broadcast simultaneously. How could it be delayed for personal reasons?

Mason cursed Caleb mentally, watching his wife pack her suitcase with an injured look, about to leave his embrace again.

…

Three days later, as planned, Amanda Fuller drove Aurelia to the filming crew.

Seeing Mason's gloomy face, Amanda smiled and said, "Mr. Nightshade, don't worry. I will definitely take good care of Aurelia and make sure not a hair is missing when she comes back."

Who's worried about that?

Mason raised an eyebrow, "You single dog of many years, wouldn't understand these feelings."

"…" Aurelia shook her head helplessly; Mason was sharp-tongued again.

Amanda Fuller looked hurt; it struck her single-25-year-old-woman heart deeply.

"Where's your so-called brother?" Mason suddenly remembered to ask.

Why "so-called"? That's her real brother! "He went out for some business."

"Running off again in secret?" Mason teased.

Amanda Fuller was once again deeply struck. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Can Mr. Nightshade read what's on people's minds?

No, I can't chat with Mr. Nightshade any longer.

"Mr. Nightshade, we're running late. We're about to miss the flight, so we're leaving!" With that, she stepped on the gas and sped away.

Mason's face darkened.

There's still more than half an hour until the flight. Who are you fooling!

I haven't even properly said goodbye to my wife!

Why does he suddenly feel like he's shot himself in the foot?