Chapter 23 Chapter Twenty Two

Lacey and Birdie were not easily embarrassed, but when Lord Chamoken finished scolding them, both lords felt ashamed.They dared not talk back to their elders, but Moken, who had a bad temper, made them suffer.He stood before them with folded arms like a father teaching his son.Although they felt extremely ashamed, they still gritted their teeth and endured it. My life has always been peaceful, but these two days I was disturbed by the crying of two women, and I couldn't have a moment of peace.How dare you throw them to me, I was nearly deaf when I brought them back here.But am I quiet at this point?

Lacey momentarily overlooked and shook her head, which was immediately met with an angry look from the baron. No, he said angrily.My ordeal has just begun.I considered pretending to be bedridden, but I knew those two girls wouldn't let me go.He nodded to Boddy.You broke Liane's heart and she never wants to see you again. Then she can close her eyes, but she has to come home with me. She said you broke your promise to her and she thought you took advantage of her. That's right. Damn, you can at least explain why. You know why, Boddy said.I can't let her take such a big risk.

Morken scratched his gray hair.She thinks you don't love her, and she insists on living here with me forever. Before Birdie could answer, Moreken turned his anger on Lacey.Reki has also decided to live here, insisting she likes England. She has to come home with me.Lacey said. Why? Lacey was taken aback.Because she is from the Xin clan. That reason is not sufficient.She said that you always wanted to marry her to get rid of her, and she also said that she was kicked out of the house by her mother. Is it true? Lacey sighed.Yes. Don't you do that too? I don't.Lacey insisted.Reki told me she had a crush, but wouldn't tell me who it was.

Moken shook his head violently in exasperation.Did she tell you that person was stupid? have.he answered. Moken lowered his head, looked at Lacey silently for a long time, and then let out a long sigh.Child, were you born yesterday?Who do you think she loves?Think hard, I believe you will come up with it. It wasn't the words of Moken's words that caught Lacey's attention, but the tone of his words.A smile slowly floated on Lacey's lips. Moken nodded with relief.You figured it out at last, didn't you?Hindsight.he muttered.If I had to put up with her blah blah blah blah blah blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.Do you still plan to marry that girl named Meixin in order to make the tribe live in harmony?

What did she tell you about Meixin?Lacey couldn't help smiling again. Yes, I don't think there's anything else about you that she hasn't told me.So you are no longer stupid, have you regained your rationality? Lacey didn't think he was disobedient.It seems so. She is difficult.he warned. I know. The old baron straightened up.That being the case, I want you two to listen carefully, because I'm about to make my terms. your terms, sir?asked Birdy, elbowing Lacey to stop smirking like an idiot. my terms.Moken repeated.Do you think I like being tied up by two lovesick women?

Then let us take them away.Boddy said. Morken glared at him.I can see you Ariane by the look in your eyes.You might want to tell her yourself, and the sooner the better, because she's pretty sure you don't care about her at all. She is my wife and of course I care about her. Morken snorted.She has a strong and stubborn personality, you can't subdue her. I don't want to do that, sir. I don't have to tell you to be kind to her, because she won't let you treat her badly.She has a strong personality, but is sentimental. Sir, did you mention the conditions just now?Lacey reminded him.

right.I love my niece and I love Reki too.I don't want her to think I'm pushing her away.I wanted to push her away, but I didn't want her to feel that way.so how?Lacey asked. You must encourage them to leave, but not threaten them.You broke their hearts and now you have to make it up. After giving the order that was more difficult than going to heaven, Morken went upstairs to ask Lian and Lai Qi to come down.Lacey and Birdie lingered in the hall waiting. Lord Morken made me think of someone, but for a moment I couldn't think of who.Lacey said. I swear not even my father taught me the way Liane's uncle just did.

Your father died when you were very young, and you don't have much memory of him at all. What a shame.He was completely different from what I had imagined, and the way Liane talked about him reminded me of a gentle and kind old man.She thought he was gentle.Is that woman blind?How could she adore such a grumpy old man? Lacey looked up sharply, and suddenly burst out laughing.you. What? Moken he reminds me of you.OMG!Liane is married to someone who is exactly like her uncle.Look at Moken, and you can see what you will look like in twenty years. Are you implying that I'm going to be a grumpy, quarrelsome old man?

You're grumpy and quarrelsome now, so it's no wonder she's falling for you. I'm not in the mood to argue with you. Lacey sank into a chair and laughed, then suddenly he became serious.I can't believe Reki wants to live here. I thought Liane would welcome me with open arms, but she didn't even come downstairs.If necessary, even if it is delayed, I will drag her home.Boddy said. You want to see me, lord? Both Lacey and Birdie turned around at Reki's voice.Where is my wife?Boddy asked. upstairs.she answered.It'll be down right away. Can we be alone for a while?Lacey asked.I'm asking Boddy, not you, Reki.return.

Sighing, she turned to Lacey as Birdy left the hall.Lacey smiled at her, leaning against the table with her arms folded, and she didn't smile back.She looked down so as not to be distracted by his charming smile. She looked shy and timid, and he wondered what trick she was playing, for he knew there was not even a timid bone in her beautiful body. Lord Morken said you have something to tell me. Yes, I have something very important to tell you.Reki, look at me. follow orders.She took a deep breath and looked up at him.As usual, her heartbeat began to accelerate again.If he kissed her she would probably pass out, she thought, and the comical sight calmed her down a little.

Did I say something funny? Yes I mean no, of course not. what are you smiling about She shrugged.do you want me to stop For heaven's sake, Reki, pay attention. I have it.she says.Are you going home soon? Yes. She nodded.Well bon voyage then.She is ready to leave. Wait a moment. Is there anything else you want to say to me? besides?I haven't said anything yet, have I? She shook her head. Come here, Reki. I can hear it right here. come over.He ordered, his tone a little tougher. She stopped in front of him.Is this okay? Get a little closer. She stepped forward and stood between his outstretched legs.Is this close enough? OK for now. He evidently took pleasure in her discomfort, which puzzled her.Lacey seemed to be teasing her, but there was no way he could have known how painful it was to be so close to him and not be able to touch him.God!How she wished she hadn't fallen in love with him.The thought of seeing him go made her cry, but she swore she would rather die than let him see her cry. Uncle Moken said you have something to tell me, what is it? Uncle Morken?When did he become your relative? She lifted her chin.I hit it off with him. He rolled his eyes.You must not stay, and that is all I am going to tell you. I've made up my mind to stay. Then change your mind, you must come home with me. His obstinacy made her suddenly angry.I don't want to go back, I want to stay here.Uncle Moreken says I can, I like England.You and all the soldiers lied to me.You call England hell, but I find the scenery as beautiful as the Highlands, and the people as good as we are.You are all lying.I like it here, and I like Leanne's uncle.He is kind and lovely. Her last angry remark made him laugh.Do you think Morken is kind and cute? Yes, and he likes me. But you are from the Sin clan. There is nothing worthy of my nostalgia there. What about the person you love? She took a step back, but Lacey grabbed her and pulled her closer.She looked everywhere, except him. I don't love him anymore.she says. What do you mean you don't love him anymore?Are your feelings so superficial? No, I've loved him for a long, long time, since I was a little girl, but now I find him completely unsuitable. Lacey was not very happy to hear that.What is wrong with him? Every bit!she shouted.He is stubborn, arrogant and stupid.He is still a philanderer, the person I marry must be faithful to me.I don't want to waste any more time on him.What's more, he can get any woman he wants, and they will throw themselves at him.She nodded emphatically.He didn't notice me at all. Ah, Reki, he noticed. He doesn't even care if I exist or not. Lacey smiled.Of course he does. She pushed his hand away, but he hugged her waist and slowly pulled her onto him. what are you up to? To do what I've wanted to do a long time ago. She couldn't move, couldn't think.His gaze made her confused, and when he slowly lowered his head, she asked softly: So, are you going to strangle me to death? He laughed and kissed her.God!She had the softest, sweetest lips, and embracing her brought him great joy and peace.He opened his mouth and took her completely.The tip of his tongue slipped into her mouth, savoring her sweetness leisurely, convinced that everything was under his control, until she started kissing him back. She shocked him deeply.Lacey had never had this experience.His arrogance and self-control were gone, and his menacing desire caught him off guard.Passion builds up in kiss after kiss.When he realized he wanted to push her over the table and have sex with her, he forced himself to stop.When he raised his head, both were panting. She backed away staggeringly.why did you kiss me i want to kiss you.he said, his voice smooth as silk. Is that a goodbye kiss? No, he laughed.You have to come home with me. I will stay and I will marry an Englishman. Don't think about it!He growled, startling himself with a sudden outburst of temper.No woman had ever made him react like that, but the thought of Reki with another man made him rage. You are from the Xin family and should be with your people. Why do you want me to go back? For the first time in her life Lacey felt vulnerable, and it was a bad feeling.You have made Sinland a place of joy and I cannot imagine life without you. She shook her head.no you just want to marry me to someone He stood up and took a step closer to her.Someone proposes marriage to you. That's why you kissed me?So that you can take me back and marry me to a man I don't love?who is he?She was exhausted physically and mentally, and she didn't care about the tears streaming down her cheeks.He took another step towards her.You are not allowed to kiss me again, that makes me unable to think.As for the marriage proposal, I refuse. You can't say no until you know who he is. All right.Tell me his name, and I'll say no.But you have to compliment him first, don't you?You always do that to try to get me to agree.Even she could hear the heartbreak in her voice. No, I won't praise him, he has countless flaws. She no longer tries to escape.Yeah? He nodded slowly.According to pundits, he was stubborn, arrogant and stupid, at least until he realized how stupid he had always been. But those are my words to criticize you. I love you, Reki.will you marry me? Bodie is in a state of confusion.Morken was the elder, so he couldn't bully him into ordering Liane to go home with her husband.It's even more impossible for him to tear down the Morken's house and find Lian.His biggest fear was that Leanne might never forgive him for not keeping his promises, but life without her would make life worse for him. Lacey could have helped him convince Morken, but he was too busy courting Laiqi to take care of himself.It took him a full hour to convince her that he was serious about marrying her, and after she had agreed to his proposal, they set off for home.Ian didn't stay to help either, because he was in a hurry to get back to his wife.So Birdie had to deal with the irascible Baron Morken alone. Morken was amused to see Birdy not even eating a bite of his dinner.Just as he finally decided to help the poor lovesick man, he saw Leanne come downstairs.Birdy had his back to the door, so Morken knew he hadn't seen his wife. Son, you must have known how stubborn Leanne was before you married her.Anyone who spends five minutes with her will find that out. I know she's stubborn, but I don't think that's a flaw. I think you should keep her and go home by yourself.You'll be happier that way. That suggestion shocked Boddy deeply.Without her, I would have no home.How could you think I would abandon her? I will.Moken replied cheerfully.Tell me, why did you break your promise to her? I have explained it.He answered bluntly. Explain again.Moken said equally bluntly. Because the thought of her being in danger is intolerable to me, I cannot live without her. Then stop lying to me. Her voice filled his heart with joy.He sighed, calmed down, and turned away.Don't allow me to suffer this kind of torture again.he ordered. Promise me you'll never lie to me again. You won't take this stupid risk again unless you promise me first.When Ros told me you were in the castle with that bastard, I thought I would be disgusting, you scared the hell out of me, Liane, I don't want to suffer like that again. You hurt me. I know. Is that all you have to say?you know you hurt meThen I'll stay, and you go home, Birdie. All right.He stood up, bowed to Lord Morken, and walked out of the hall.She waited for the door to close and burst into tears. He is leaving me.She cried and ran to her uncle. It was you who told him to go away just now.he pointed out. He wants to go home by himself. It was you who told him to do that just now, I heard it clearly. But he never does what I say.Uncle, how would I live without him? He patted her back awkwardly in an attempt to comfort her.You will be fine. I love him dearly. But he lied to you, remember? He just wants to protect me. Then why don't you forgive him? I was about to forgive him just now.she sobbed.I can't live without him, how can he leave me alone? You're giving me a splitting headache.Sit down and stop crying.He pulled out a chair and sat her down.Let me go to the window and see if he's gone. I can't believe he's leaving me alone.she sobbed. Morken rolled his eyes.Is Lian's eyes blind?Couldn't she see how much her husband loved her? He saw Birdy unsaddle and throw his soldiers.His soldiers were all dismounted to settle down in his courtyard.As Birdy turned and started walking towards the castle, Morken decided to go upstairs to give Leanne and her husband a little privacy. I will be right back.he lied.You stay here and wait for my return.He hastened to add, lest she should follow him upstairs.He stops at the door.You know I love you, right? I know.I love you too, Uncle Morken. He started up the stairs, but stopped when he heard the door open.He didn't need to turn around to see who was coming.You have to treat her well.He said. I will, sir. You are not good enough for her. I know I don't deserve it, but I still want to keep her by my side. You know, boy, you make me think of someone, but for a moment I can't think of who.He shook his head in bewilderment, then suggested.You'd better get in before her tears flood my hall. Hearing her uncle's laughter, Liane looked up and saw Birdie standing in the doorway looking at her.She stood up and took a step towards him. You're back. I haven't left. As if attracted by magnets, they move toward each other.He was close enough to pull her into his arms, but he dared not touch her for fear of being unable to stop kissing her once he started.Talking to her seemed easy to him now, and he didn't understand how he could have been so stupid before.Love does not make a person weak, but makes a person stronger. I thought you went back. How can I go back alone?I searched my whole life to find you.I can never leave you, where you are is home.He reached out a trembling hand to caress her cheek.Don't you understand?I love you and I want to be with you forever.If I have to live in England to be with you, then I live in England. Joy brought tears to her eyes.She was moved by his affectionate and romantic way of showing love.She knew it wasn't easy for him, he had always hidden his feelings behind a rough exterior.She discovered that she knew him better than he knew himself.It didn't matter if he broke out in a cold sweat, because he said what she needed to hear, and he couldn't take those words back. Say it again.she whispered. I would like to live in England.He gritted his teeth. She knew he meant it, and she was amazed at the sacrifice he was willing to make for her.God!She had to kiss him, but decided to save him from his misery first. Would living in England make you happy? Poor Boddy soon turned pale.As long as I am with you, I will be happy. She couldn't help laughing.Then I am about to make you ecstatic.I don't want to live in England, I want to live with the Bruce.take me home! complete book