Xiao Fan shuddered and turned around in panic. At some point, Queen Medusa had crossed her long, supple legs and propped her chin on her hand, watching him with an amused expression.
Having been reborn, Queen Medusa's skin had become even more translucent, like flawless white jade. Her fiery crimson robe further accentuated her regal elegance. Her red lips parted slightly, her expression carrying a faint sensuality. The icy aura she once possessed had completely vanished, replaced by a more mature and alluring charm.
Xiao Fan was somewhat dazed. Queen Medusa no longer seemed like the lofty queen who stood above all others; she seemed more like a virtuous wife returning home after a hard day outside.
Xiao Fan unconsciously licked his dry lips and replied as calmly as he could, "Your Majesty..."
"Call me by my name!"
Queen Medusa's shout instantly snapped Xiao Fan back to his senses, but he was still puzzled. Why did Queen Medusa in this life seem to like the name Cai Lin so much?
"Cai Lin."
Only after Xiao Fan called her by name did Queen Medusa put away her fierce expression.
"What? Wasn't it you who brought me out?"
"Are you planning to abandon your responsibility?"
"How could I?"
Xiao Fan grumbled inwardly, You were the one who insisted on following me. How did it become me bringing you out?
Queen Medusa rose to her feet and walked over on her slender legs. Xiao Fan instinctively retreated a few steps, but Queen Medusa merely tucked in the blankets around the two sleeping little ones.
Her face was still cold, yet the corners of her lips curled upward slightly. Xiao Fan sensed that trace of tenderness and warmth—something he had never experienced from Queen Medusa before.
"Cai Lin, you seem to like little ones?"