Child Contains Husband of Others
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"She wants to stay on the surface!" Anastasia bulging. "Red Aunt, let Ana! Let it go!"

"No, no, no, little boy." Askala shoring up his chin. "But I'll let you do something."

"What?"

"Seven days from now, there will be a dinner together for your father's generation." Askala glanced at Erekleus. "You can come to the show. If they accept you and promise not to make you an excuse to make the same mistake, then you can stay on the surface."

Erekleus knew that it was actually a challenge for him.

Reassure all your brothers, Askala said indirectly. If they all agreed and promised not to make the same mistake, then Anastasia could at least meet Erekleus.

*

"That's a very generous decision for the size of Askala." Sanya immediately commented after hearing the story from Erekleus at the elevator door.

Of course, he had to drive Anastasia home even though he was very willing to take her back home together to the back building.

"Not that generous, Auntie, I guess." Erekleus lowered Anastasia. "My brothers will definitely use this to pressure me."

"Your brother is not as terrible as your father's generation, so be grateful for that." Sanya patted Anastasia's head. "But if you want to take this kid up, I think you should tell his mom first."

"Yes, Aunt Askala allowed me to meet Mutia for a moment, to tell her."

"There's no problem." Sanya shaking hands. "Go away. You guys are troublesome to take care of."

Seeing Sanya's hand, Anastasia imitated it and wagged her hand. Clearly Erekleus miris saw his son was too often mingled with people like Sanya.

"Ana, hug me for a second, honey."

"Argh, Ana's tired of being hugged!" Anastasia hid behind Sanya. "So, take a shower and go to sleep."

"Ana—"

Sanya pressed the elevator button with the end of her shoes, no matter if Erekleus was hoping for a hug.

"Young Master." Ikarus who had been following him had a voice.

"Yes, that's worrying." Erekleus. "He hung out too long with Aunt Sanya. He should just hang out with Mom."

"But that way Young Miss looks easy against Madam Askala."

Yeah, that might be the advantage. If Anastasia had been weak, Askala might have been fed up with her. All Narendra are trained with a strong mentality, therefore they naturally dislike weak people in the same position as them.

But Anastasia is showing a very good attitude. The arbitrariness and the commanding officer were like the nature of all Narendra girls, so naturally she was a match for Askala.

"I need to prepare the persuasion." Erekleus quickly left the lake. "Prepare gifts for Eusebia and Ahelois first. First, I need to get their blessing."

"Yes, Young Master."

*

Mute observed a flock of fish swimming around the glass wall. Because this building is under the lake, of course the whole view of the window is water and a flock of fish.

You could say, other than work, there was nothing to see in this place.

The woman closed in, thinking about her medical education that was almost complete. If Mute's education is completed, he will be allowed to leave the Rose Castle and work in places like Erekleus.

Perhaps, Mute would also occasionally follow Young Master Narendra's entourage.

Mute was now wondering if when she left for two or three months, Anastasia would be lonely? Mute couldn't take him because the boy was so precious to this family.

"Mother, Ana's hungry!"

Well, maybe he'll be fine as long as he's given chocolate. Sanya may be crazy but she is always reliable.

"Mother, give Ana some milk too."

Anastasia did not respond, instead busy chugging fresh goat milk from the refrigerator.

She is very similar to the Narendra when Mute did not teach her to be Miss.

"Mother."

"Yes?"

"There is someone who wants to see you."

"Someone?"

"Yes, he said it's coming in one or two days. Mommy has to meet that guy, for Ana's sake."

Mute just thinks that maybe it's someone Sanya introduced again and actually it doesn't really matter. His son often does. Introduce someone who turned out to be just a shipper of goods from above, because he and the person spoke familiarly.

"All right." Mute smiled pinched her cheek. "Send him to meet Mother when he comes."

"Good!"

*

Mute held her breath and could only sculpt when Anastasia pulled a man before her, which Mute thought was Sanya's laboratory assistant or at best a bodyguard.

But what he brought was Erekleus?

"Ana." Mute hurriedly pulled his son, hugging him defensively. "Ana, go to Aunt Sanya and don't come out until Mother comes. Understood it? Don't come out."

Anastasia was confused. Erekleus understood why Mute was suddenly afraid. She had lived here long enough and was already not an innocent child from the village who thought she was brought in to marry after becoming pregnant.

Mute already knew Narendra from within. He knew if Narendra had actually decided on Anastasia's death, there would be nothing like 'she's just an innocent child'.

"Don't worry." Erekleus spoke slowly so that he would not feel threatened. "Mutia, I didn't come to hurt Ana. It's not like that. I swear."

The tense expression there softened a little. But Mute said, "Anastasia, please go to Aunt Sanya. Mother asked for help."

Anastasia is a smart kid, though naughty. Seeing the seriousness on Mute's different faces, Anastasia immediately nodded, leaving behind them.

As soon as Anastasia left, Mute cleared her throat.

"Sit, Young Master." He was acting formally as a subordinate. Let Erekleus sit on the couch and go and brew tea for him.

Erekleus felt a little awkward. Their relationship should not be bad but definitely not good either.

"When have you seen Ana?" ask Mute like a mutter.

"This is the first time." Erekleus remembers his son saying don't tell Mother he went up to the surface. "I was only in touch through Aunt Sanya."

"But can't it? You broke the rules? You know it harms Anastasia than you do yourself, right?" Mute replied sharply.

"Aunt Askala forgives me." Erekleus hastily calmed him down. "Also, Aunt gave the condition."

"Condition?"

"Auntie said I could see Anastasia if I managed to convince my brothers. Therefore I plan to bring him to the meeting—"

"No." Mute didn't even let her talk until it was over though it wasn't permissible for her to be rude. "Please forget it. Anastasia was already very comfortable here so there was no need for her to rise to the surface."

He was vengeful, Erekleus thought holding the ringing. Of course he's vengeful. I'm responsible but I don't think this kind of responsibility is what he wants.

"If permission was granted, Anastasia would probably get better treatment and even stay where she should be." Erekleus spoke carefully. "Think about it, Mutia. You and I both love that kid."

"No."

*