Chapter 460 The Farewell Kiss
*Plak!*
The fork in Liliana's hand slipped and clattered onto her plate, the sound unexpectedly loud.
Her expression froze, and her body stiffened.
Though the noise was faint, she immediately recognized who it belonged to—Leon!
Her heart skipped a beat, and a rare smile appeared on her lips.
Noticing their mother's unusual reaction, Charlotte, Iris, Fiona, and Stella exchanged surprised glances.
"What's wrong with Mommy?" Iris whispered to Fiona beside her.
Fiona stayed silent for a moment before shaking her head. "I don't know, sister. Did we do something wrong?"
Iris rolled her eyes and shook her head. "That's impossible. We've just been sitting here quietly, listening to her story. There's no way we messed up."
Saying that, she picked up Fiona's napkin and gently wiped the soy sauce from her sister's lips and chubby cheeks.
Fiona smiled sweetly, enjoying Iris' attention.
Liliana quickly snapped out of her thoughts, realizing she had startled her daughters.
"Sorry," she said with an embarrassed smile. "I just received some wonderful news and nearly lost my composure."
"Wonderful news?" Charlotte blinked her round eyes while chewing on a piece of roast beef. "If we may ask, what kind of news could make Mommy lose control?"
As far as Charlotte knew, her mother was always calm, no matter the situation. Whether the problem was big or small, she remained composed, as if everything was under her control.
That was one of the reasons Charlotte admired her mother so much and aspired to be like her in the future.
Her words sparked Fiona, Iris, and Stella's curiosity. They all turned to Liliana, staring intently as if waiting for an explanation.
Liliana didn't answer immediately. She picked up her glass, took a slow sip of water, and then set it down again.
Under their expectant gazes, she smiled playfully and said in a mysterious tone, "Someone is coming to our palace."
Liliana's vague answer left the four sisters momentarily speechless, their confusion growing.
"Someone? Who?" Stella asked hesitantly.
Fiona tapped her chin in thought. Then, as if struck by realization, her eyes sparkled. "Oh! I know who it is!"
Her words instantly caught the attention of Charlotte, Iris, and Stella. They turned to her in unison, their eyes gleaming with curiosity.
"You do?" Charlotte asked with interest.
"Hohoho! Of course!" Fiona replied confidently.
She slowly stood up, placed both hands on her small waist, and puffed out her chest with pride.
"If there's anyone who can make Mommy this happy, it has to be Daddy!" she declared enthusiastically, a bright smile spreading across her face.
"Daddy?" Their eyes widened, and their hearts pounded.
What Fiona said made perfect sense. There was only one person who could surprise their mother and make her smile like that—of course, their father!
They turned to Liliana at the same time, only to find her smiling, without the slightest hint of denial.
That meant… Fiona was absolutely right!
Still seeking confirmation, Iris asked excitedly, "Is Daddy really coming back, Mommy?"
Liliana chewed her food, gave a small nod, and replied softly, "Yes, the person I'm referring to is indeed your father. He'll be here soon."
Iris' eyes sparkled. She glanced at Charlotte and Stella, who were also beaming with happiness. Read new adventures at My Virtual Library Empire
"Then let's finish our breakfast quickly so we can see Daddy sooner!" Charlotte eagerly declared before resuming her meal.
"Mm! You're right!" Iris nodded in agreement and enthusiastically dug into her food.
Across from them, Liliana watched with a warm gaze.
"Finally… we can be together again."
...
Ten kilometers from the capital, a forest stretched with towering trees, each averaging twenty meters in height.
Though not particularly vast, the forest was home to numerous beasts and monsters.
Because of this, the surrounding demons dared not set foot inside.
At this moment, in the heart of the forest, on a two-kilometer stretch of grass, a massive red dragon slowly descended.
As soon as it touched the ground, Leon leaped down from its head.
*Buzz!*
The red dragon glowed with a brilliant red light before slowly fading, revealing a graceful and beautiful figure—Athena.
Leon stepped closer, stopping right in front of her, and gently caressed her face.
"Are you sure you don't want to come with me to the Inner Palace?" He asked, his voice filled with concern.
Athena's expression remained cold and indifferent, as if she were still furious with him. "No, I won't go. I have a conflict with Liliana, and I don't want to argue with her."
Leon wanted to persuade her, but in the end, he swallowed his words.
Ever since he mentioned returning to the Demon Empire, Athena had been angry, ignoring everything he said. Eventually, she firmly refused to go with him to the palace.
No matter how much he tried to convince her, Athena remained stubborn in her decision.
At last, Leon truly understood just how deep the enmity between Liliana and Athena ran.
"Hah… This is getting more and more troublesome," he muttered helplessly.
His original plan for bringing Athena back to the inner palace was to introduce her to the three little girls. He no longer wanted to keep this matter from her and had chosen to be honest.
After all, Athena was already his woman. Regardless of the outcome, he didn't want any lies or secrets between them.
Unfortunately, with Athena refusing to return with him, his plan had fallen apart.
Letting out a long sigh, Leon pulled Athena into his arms, burying his face in her fragrant nape.
"If this is your decision, I won't force you," he murmured, gently caressing her smooth back, the thin fabric of her dress barely a barrier between them. "Once I finish my business here, I'll call you, and we'll go together to your ancestors' place."
Athena remained silent, but she returned his embrace, pressing her face against his broad chest.
Her hands clutched his robe tightly, as if unwilling to let him go.
After a moment, they pulled apart, their eyes meeting.
Leon was about to speak when Athena suddenly leaned in and captured his lips in a deep, passionate kiss.
He made no attempt to resist, allowing Athena to pour all her emotions into the kiss.
After three minutes, her face flushed red, and she abruptly pulled away.
A thin strand of saliva connected them, creating an undeniably intimate scene.
"Go away," she said coldly, pushing Leon back.
Leon chuckled softly and gave a slight nod. "Alright, I'm leaving. Take care on your way."
The moment he spoke, holy power erupted from his body, and in the blink of an eye, he vanished.
Athena watched the spot where he had disappeared, then touched her lips, savoring the lingering sensation.
"…That was really delicious," she murmured, licking her lips.
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