My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

“Huh!” 

He had savored her body joyfully and then left, leaving her exhausted and awake till now! 

“Forget it 

He should feel grateful that they couldn’t meet for the next week. If they could, she’d definitely give him a piece of her mind! 

Grinding her teeth, she clenched her fists in frustration 

“The brunch is ready, all prepared by Mr. Lockwood himself. Would you like to have it now?” 

“Mm–hmm, whese’s my brother? 

Mr. Nightshade is taking a walk around the estate.” 

“Call him back in a bit will you?” 

“Of course!” 

Xanthea am 

got up, quickly straightened herself, and barely touched her breakfast when Samuel walked in, all smiles and in high spirits. 

“Not bad at all, Onon’s choice for the house is quite impressive.” 

Xanthea was like, “?” Anyone would think he was the one getting married. 

“Especially the name.” 

“I was just about to change it to On’s Manor 

“No way, we’re calling it Xanthea Haven Estate: Doesn’t the name sound wonderful?” 

Samuel reached out, gently pinching her cheek, his eyes crinkling with joy, reminiscent of the same sensation. 

your name under? My wedding gift?” 

“If you really want to change it, at least add my name too.” 

Xanthen’s lips twitched. “And what role would you be adding y 

“Wedding gift?” Samuel raised an eyebrow, “That’s a brilliant idea!” 

Xanthea choked on her oatmeal, “Forget it, that’s not gonna happen.” 

“In what tone are you talking with your brother now? I came all the way here first 

the whole estate. And this is how you treat me?” 

*Are you sure you came to pick me up and not to keep an eye on me?” 

Samuel laughed, “Sister knows best!” 

in the morning, waited for hours, and even toured 

He adoringly watched his little sister nibbling on her toast, her cheeks puffing out adorably like a little fox, his initial amusement fading. In a few days, Xan would leave home, away from his side. He would no longer be able to watch her eat across him at the table, listen to her whine, play pranks together, or mess around. 

Life suddenly seemned tasteless. 

“I’m done!” Xanthea put down her utensils, “Samuel, let’s go!” 

She suddenly looked up, catching a glimpse of deep sadness and a sparkle in Samuel’s eyes. 

He quickly looked away 

*Samuel, are you crying?” 

“Nonsense! The sand got in my eyes while I was outside. Let’s head back now, Mom, Dad, and Ethan are waiting for you.” 

Is there any sand? 

Xanthea skeptically eyed the serene, windless landscape outside before Samuel wrapped an arm around her neck, dragging her away like she was a wayward lamb, “Hurry up, have you gotten so comfortable here you don’t want to go home? You’ve gone wild?” 

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“Good, then let’s head back! I’ve specially taken a whole week off just for your wedding preparation. You’re not allowed anywhere but by my side for these seven days. Don’t get too sentimental, alright!” 

“Huh?!” 

Xanthea let out a scream. Under his watchful eye for a week, she wouldn’t even get to see Orion!