Norman's story (Part two)

(As promised, there will be two updates.)

As she spoke, Mrs. Russell's voice began to tremble, and tears welled up in her cloudy eyes. "I still remember that day. The pain I felt was just like the day I lost my husband. I remember Norman running home excitedly in the pouring rain to tell me he was pregnant. When I first heard the news, I didn't even have the strength to pick up the kettle that had fallen to the ground."

Norman told me apologetically that he didn't mean to hide it; he just didn't dare tell me his girlfriend's identity and he was too busy.

I was indeed very surprised, but looking at the now tall and handsome Norman, I was still happy for him. My child had a child of his own, and my heart was filled with pride. But Norman's next words plunged me into an ice cave. He told me that his girlfriend was an Eldians.

Eldians, known for generations as descendants of demons, I never imagined Norman would have an Eldia girlfriend. I stood there, stunned, unable to believe it. If other Marleyan found out, Norman's life would be ruined.

Even Newman, who usually didn't like to talk to Norman, stood up and severely reprimanded his Older Brother, accusing him of being an Older Brother and saying that his actions would ruin the Russell Family.

But Norman patiently explained to us that he would change people's perception of the Eldians and that Eldians were not demons.

However, my mind was in complete chaos at the time, and countless terrible thoughts were surfacing in my head. I can't remember what I said.

All I know is that when I came to my senses, I collapsed to the ground. Newman helped me up, while Norman, his face full of anger, pushed open the door and left the house in the pouring rain. As he left, he only said, "I will prove to you that I will not abandon Pei Xi and my children."

If I could turn back time, I would definitely stop Norman. I would apologize to him, saying I was wrong. Whether it's the Marleyan or the Eldians, I wouldn't stop my child. He has the freedom to choose what he loves.

However, people have time to regret, but no opportunity to do so.

Norman disappeared for three days straight. Even the sharp-tongued Newman secretly mobilized his men to search the entire city for him, but we still couldn't find Norman.

When Louis returned with Norman, my son Norman was lying in a coffin, his eyes never to open again. Louis told me with deep regret that Norman had been in a car accident on the day he was on his way to the Laboratory where they had agreed to meet. He had been searching for Norman for three days before finally finding Norman's body by the roadside.

My poor child, his once handsome face was now deathly pale, the wounds on his body were too painful to look at, he seemed to have bled to death, and his body was so cold.

I was wrong. If I hadn't opposed Norman, my child wouldn't have run away from home in a huff, nor would he have died in the heavy rain that night.

I don't remember how I got through those days, nor do I remember how many times I fainted from crying. When I regained consciousness, my vision was blurry, and I couldn't see anything. Newman was also filled with remorse. I heard him crying alone in his room, and I heard him crying out, "Older Brother, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have made you angry."

But I lost my child forever, and Newman lost his Older Brother too...

After telling all this, Mrs. Russell was already in tears.

Yago was stunned. All of this, this story, left Yago's mind reeling. He stared blankly at the photo in his hand, at the familiar-looking young man next to young Ebson, and a very strange feeling welled up inside him. He murmured softly, as if two words were about to slip out.

But then, there was a knock on the door, and Annie called out Yago's name softly from outside, "Yago? Yago? Are you there? Something's happened, Aili's here, she has some information to tell you."

Yago stood up, swallowed the words he was about to say, and hurriedly said to Mrs. Russell, "Grandma, take care of yourself and get some rest."

Then, she stood up, her steps somewhat hurried, and left the room with a head full of random thoughts.

Mrs. Russell, with tears streaming down her face, murmured softly, "Child, you are not Loa, who are you? Why do you seem so familiar? Where is Loa?..."

But Yago, in his haste to leave, didn't hear Mrs. Russell's murmurs.

Inside the Russell Manor drawing room, Daisy had already cleaned it thoroughly; it was spotless and tidy. Meanwhile, Aili, who was bundled up tightly, looked around at her surroundings.

Then, seemingly attracted by the desserts on the table in front of her, Aili pulled down her three-layer mask, grabbed a piece of sweet cake, and stuffed it into her mouth.

Just as Aili was happily munching on her sweet cake, Annie and Yago arrived.

When Aili was eating in a hurry, saw the two of them, she choked with nervousness. Instantly, her face turned bright red, and she frantically patted her chest.

Seeing this, Annie quickly poured a glass of water and handed it to Aili, Aili gulped down the whole glass before recovering.

Looking relieved, Aili sweetly said to Annie, "Thank you, sister-in-law~"

Yago, standing beside her, looked at Aili with a hint of disdain, thinking, "Aili, you seem to be a bit older Annie, so why are you calling her 'sister-in-law'? And your voice is so sweet; how come I never knew you could use such a sweet voice before?"

However, in Aili's view, this was quite normal. Yago was the leader of the Restoration Army, and Annie was Yago's girlfriend. What else should she be called but "sister-in-law"?

Annie blushed slightly, but she was secretly pleased. Her gaze towards Aili softened a bit. She was so perceptive!

But now is not the time to focus on these things. Yago asked, "Aili, how did you escape? What intelligence made you risk leaving the Internment Zone to report?"

At this point, Aili's expression turned serious, and her sweet voice disappeared, replaced by a solemn tone. "I only managed to leave the Internment Zone because I asked Sister Selina for help and cover for me. Also, boss, Ebson has a shocking conspiracy!"

Upon hearing Ebson's name, Yago paused for a moment, the story Mrs. Russell had just told him flashing through his mind.

Seeing Yago frozen in shock, Aili had to call out a few times, "Boss? Boss? What's wrong? Boss? Dinner's ready!"

It took Yago a while to recover.

"What!? Ebson is going to cause trouble during the Marleyan confederation Joint Conference too??"

(In the blink of an eye, "The Fate Titan" has already reached 300 chapters! (๑>؂<๑) Muzi very grateful to all the authors for your continued support. It is because of your support that "The Fate Titan" has reached this point. Thank you so much! Mwah! ^O^/)