BXBX NOVEL Chapter 403 Forehead Kiss
The other mage looked at his partner with disgust on his face, "I really could not get used to that side of yours…"
"You did not have to… big brother… Just leave me be…" The other party replied, her eyes still fixed on Kayden whose figure slowly disappeared from what their sight could reach.
"Arabella…"
"Big brother… you must not call me that way. I am now called Lizette and you are Orland. We cannot afford to have our cover blown." Lizette looked at his big brother with a serious look, as if she was reprimanding him.
Orland raised his eyebrows looking at his little sister, ever since they heard that their family has been imprisoned, their lives changed, and so was their relationship.
"Hah! It is you who would make our cover blow!" He bellowed in exasperation.
Orland faced Lizette with a cold glance and threatened, "If you do not stop stalking that puny doctor and would cause us to fail our mission to rescue our family, I will chase you to the ends of Prasinos. I will make you pay for your foolishness!"
Lizette did not reply, nor did she have any hint of anxiousness on her face. It was as if she did not take Orland's words as a threat but merely a blabber.
"You do not have to remind me of our mission." She turned away and flashed like a shadow.
Orland could not figure out what was on her mind. In the end, he could only sigh and look at her with a trace of sadness.
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"Mommi!!!" Little Han happily ran to Eli's arms as soon as she reached the Forgeworn Estate.
"Hahahaha! Look at you, you could not even wait to leave your grandma and grandpa for your mother!" Tyce and his wife could not help but chuckle as they teased Little Han. They were a little helpless about the little one who has been so active all day long.
But indeed, it is always a delight to have kids at home, so they would never be tired of seeing Little Han and all their other grandchildren running around in the house.
"Pops! Mom!" Eli hugged her adoptive parents affectionately before she picked up her excited son.
Tyce and his wife Kristina were a dwarf couple that belonged to the same generation as Emperor Valentin and General Farauld.
Because their respective grandfathers became sworn brothers and comrades as S-class grandmasters, they, as their sons became childhood friends.
The couple got married and had a son, but it was quite unfortunate that they did not have a daughter and so they were more than happy to have Eli as their adopted daughter.
"My dear! How has your day been? I finally managed to finish the blend I was making!" Kristina tended to dote on Eli a lot so she smiled sweetly upon seeing her and quickly invited her for tea.
"Alright, it's been a while since I had tea with Mom and Pops!" Eli obliged as well.
Sometimes, Eli was worried that she was taking her adoptive family for granted because of so much on her plate. Thus, Eli wanted to also spare what time she could get to spend time with them.
Tyce and Kristina beamed delightedly. They called in the servants immediately. In an instant they were in the sunroom, sitting on a table filled with lots of pastries.
"Skeez! (Biscuits!)" Little Han flashed a wide grin upon seeing the wide array of desserts on the table.
"Aiyoooo, this little glutton!" Tyce looked at Little Han who was wiggling excitedly on Eli's lap. His words seemed to be reprimanding him but his expression and tone were full of doting and affection.
He took a little plate and selected some sweets that Little Han could eat at his age, then he pushed it on Little Han's side.
"Jiheeheee! Taykuuu Gwan Pops~~~ " Little Han's eyes glimmered excitedly, then he immediately thanked his grandpa with a charming smile.
Tyce and Kristina gave up the urge to pinch Little Han's cheeks and smiled blissfully. "It's really a joy to have Little Han around, this little charmer!"
Eli rubbed Little Han's head while saying, "Indeed, but I hope he was not giving you any troubles… I feel really guilty, Mom, Pops…"
"Aiyooo, please do not say that! What are we here for if not to support you, my dear?" Kristina replied as she gracefully brewed the fragrant tea.
"Thank you so much for being there for me… You don't know how much it means to me, Pops… Mom…" Eli teared up upon hearing the couple's good words.
For her, who had not experienced parental love for a long time since her mum passed away, having Tyce, Kristine, Eugine, and Aquila was such a heaven-sent blessing.
"C'mon, tea is ready. Tell me if you like it alright? I'll pack some for you!" Kristine handed a cup of tea to her, the gentle and delicate fragrance lingered on their noses. "I thought that you might need this blend to relieve your fatigue."
Eli thanked Kristine and then took a sip of the tea. Her eyes beamed in surprise as the flavor of the tea greeted her tongue. "Mom! This tea is really good!"
"Is it?" Kristine's eyes formed two crescent moons as she happily listened to Eli's praises. "It's a relief then. I'll pack you some so that you can bring it home to His Highness to try too!"
"I have to thank Mom then!" Eli did not reject the offer.
The trio along with the happy Little Han munching his biscuits giggled along as they spent their time together.
Soon Grandpa Andi and Grandma Brygid also caught wind of their session. They immediately invited themselves in.
Not long after, the younger generation also heard about it and it did not take long for the Forgeworn house to hold an impromptu tea party.
It was already evening when Eli, Little Han, and Leon, who managed to join the tea party, got to their little cottage.
After tucking Little Han to bed, Eli saw Leon stretching his back in a daze.
"Back pain?" Eli asked worriedly, he knew that Leon might be physically tired because he had been roaming around the entry and exit points all day.
She knew that there is a large possibility that Leon might even have to fight while he was doing his rounds without the public knowing.
Seeing the anxiousness on Eli's face, Leon replied assuringly,"It's nothing. Must be just fatigue, it will be gone after I get some sleep"
"Shall I call on Big Brother Kayden to check your back?" Eli did not buy Leon's answer, she reached for her bracelet ridden with communication stones and was about to activate one that corresponds to Kayden's line.
"No need, my love. Kayden must be equally tired too as he has been researching back and forth on multiple things." Leon shook his head, afraid that Eli might be overreacting.
"But you are hurt…" Eli retorted, looking at Leon worriedly.
Seeing her worried face, Leon felt a sweet sensation in his heart. Eli worrying about him makes his heart feel warm and giddy, it was so full that he thought he might explode at the moment.
"I'm really fine. It's just back pain, if you would still insist then we can visit Kayden tomorrow and have him check it. But now is not the time, you have to sleep." Leon pulled Eli to his side and caressed her hand to coax her.
Although Eli is still unwilling since Leon compromised then she no longer pushed her own opinion. She looked at Leon, whose face remained gallant and handsome even after being out in the field for more than six months.
His red hair was still as deep as ever, and his crystal blue eyes were still like a clear lake in the bright morning sky. The only change that happened to his appearance was his slightly tanned complexion, which Eli found rather attractive combined with the stubble growing on his face.
Leon gulped nervously at Eli's intense gaze. This little woman in front of her will never fails to make his heart skip a bit especially when she would gaze upon him with her midnight deep eyes.
There were no words said between the two, but they already knew what their gazes meant. They longed for each other and wanted to show it with their actions.
And so slowly and gently, Leon leaned down to cup Eli's face as he gave her soft flutter kisses. Eli did not resist, she remained looking at him with the same affectionate expression as earlier.
Wrapping her arms around Leon's neck, she also leaned closer and met his lips. The sweet taste of love ignited their deep desire for each other.
In a flash, Eli was already sitting on Leon's lap while Leon was holding her on her waist. Just a little few movements and they might no longer hold themselves back.
Fortunately, the amorous light on Leon's eyes cleared and he ended their intimate actions with a forehead kiss.
"I want you so much, my love. But I love you more than that, so I will uphold my promise to you." Leon's voice was hoarse but his gaze was sincere.
"I will wait for that day… my love," Eli replied as she embraced Leon, resting softly on the side of his neck. "I wanna stay like this…" She demanded.
"Sure thing, good night my love." Leon gently moved to lie on the side, keeping Eli nestled on his shoulders and his arms covering her securely.
The night for the two of them ended sweetly once again, with a forehead kiss.