Terry made an effort to recall but ultimately shook his head. “I’m certain! Whether it’s now or twenty years ago, no woman resembling my daughter has ever been a part of the Wynter family. Your mother shouldn’t be associated with our Wynter family.”
“But why does your daughter look so much like my mother? And they share the same surname, Wynter! Is it really just a coincidence?” Lachlan asked with a hint of unwillingness.
“In this vast world, coincidences do happen! Perhaps it’s just a coincidence,” Terry responded noncommittally, then gave Lachlan a meaningful glance. “Besides that, there’s only one other possibility.”
“What?” Lachlan’s expression changed as he asked eagerly.
Terry spoke slowly, “Your mother isn’t a part of our Wynter family, but perhaps she belongs to another Wynter family. For example… a descendant of the ancient Wynter family? After all, our family’s ancestors also came from the ancient Wynter family. Maybe your mother originates from…”
Terry didn’t continue speaking but provided Lachlan with a hint.
Upon hearing this, Lachlan’s expression couldn’t help but undergo several changes. The ancient Wynter family? Could it be that his mother was from the ancient Wynter family? For a moment, Lachlan’s mind was in disarray as various speculations flooded his thoughts.
“I won’t dwell on it. I’ll take it one step at a time,” he said, shaking his head, feeling a bit frustrated.
That night…
Stephanie stood in the middle of the courtyard, stomping her foot in frustration. Although she insisted on following Lachlan, he had managed to sneak away with Nora.
This left Stephanie filled with resentment and dissatisfaction deep in her heart.
“Lachlan, am I such a nuisance to you?”
“You… jerk!”
Tears welled up in Stephanie’s eyes as she gritted her teeth and cursed.
At that moment, Terry approached his daughter from behind and patted her shoulder, sighing, “Stephanie, some things shouldn’t be forced. You and Lachlan are not meant to be together, as you belong to different worlds.”
Upon hearing this, Stephanie’s tears started flowing uncontrollably. Deep down, she knew that her and Lachlan’s relationship was unlikely, but the scene of Lachlan appearing like a divine being when she was about to become nourishment for the Ghost Tree lingered in her mind at all times. It was an indelible feeling of admiration and attachment.
Seeing his daughter like this, Terry sighed inwardly, hoping that Stephanie was just experiencing the turbulence of first love, an impulsive phase. Time should be able to fade everything away.
…
On the other side, Lachlan returned with Nora to Flynn’s residence in Westunity City. Since Lachlan had already called beforehand, Samantha was relieved and waited quietly at the Morris family’s house for Lachlan’s arrival.
When they saw Lachlan safely return with his daughter, Flynn and the others, including Samantha, finally let go of their worries.
However, Samantha couldn’t help but feel guilt-ridden about Nora’s capture, and she apologized profusely to Lachlan.
The next day, Lachlan bid farewell to Flynn, and headed to Samantha’s house to visit her father with Nora and Samantha.
This time, Lachlan left Broken Pulse Sect at Samantha’s invitation to accompany her home. Additionally, he wanted to take the opportunity to visit Edoland!
As they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Lachlan dreamt of being affectionate with the Goddess President in his dreams…
Moreover, Nora was also eager to see her mother, Miranda. Due to the pressure from the ancient Willis family, Lachlan didn’t dare to stay in the outside world for too long without sufficient strength.
Soon, he would have to return to Broken Pulse Sect with Nora.
During this trip, he didn’t know how long he could spend with Miranda and the others, so he wanted to cherish every moment.
After following Samantha to her house, Lachlan met with Calvin Duncan and engaged in a heartfelt conversation.
Calvin’s illness was not a malignant disease but a chronic lung condition.
Lachlan used his medical skills to cure Samantha’s father’s condition, once again astonishing Samantha with his miracles. She couldn’t help but feel that Lachlan was not only powerful but also had incredible medical expertise.
When Samantha heard that Lachlan was about to return to Edoland, she felt reluctant to let him go. However, she didn’t insist on following him like Stephanie did.
In the afternoon, at the waiting hall of Merton City Airport.
“Honey, do you miss me?” Lachlan teased on the phone, his tone playful but unable to conceal his longing for his beloved.
On the other end of the line, Miranda remained silent for a few seconds before finally saying, “Yes…”
In the next moment, the voice of the Goddess President trembled slightly as she asked, “Lachlan, where are you? Have you left Broken Pulse Sect?”
He could tell that Miranda’s emotions were somewhat stirred up.
“Yeah, I came out for a trip! I’m planning to bring Nora home to see you,” Lachlan replied.
“Mommy! Mommy, it’s Nora…” Nora shouted loudly, snatching the phone from Lachlan. Although she had gotten to know good aunties like Samantha during this time, no one could replace Miranda’s place in her heart.
After chatting with Miranda for a while, Nora reluctantly handed the phone back to Lachlan.
“Lachlan, you don’t have to leave Broken Pulse Sect for me. I… don’t have any problems. Didn’t you say that the ancient Willis family could come looking for you at any time? It’s too risky for you to do this,” Miranda advised, even though she missed him deeply.
“It’s fine. I have a life-saving trump card. Just tell me if you miss me,” Lachlan reassured her. Before leaving Broken Pulse Sect, Sullivan had given him a life-saving treasure.
Miranda snorted, a bit coquettish and willful, “I don’t miss you!”
“Just a moment ago, you said you did, and now you don’t? Women, hehe…” Lachlan teased, well aware of Miranda’s true feelings.
Miranda made a dismissive sound and then changed her tone, “By the way, I’m not in Edoland right now. I’m doing business in Slocmore. Are you… planning to come to Edoland or…?”
“Oh? You’re in Slocmore? Then, of course, I’ll go to Slocmore. Wherever you are will be my destination. Hehe…” After not seeing each other for a while, Lachlan realized that he was being a bit cheesy with his words.
“Smooth talker! Well, then… come over,” Miranda retorted, her words carrying a hint of delight.
After a few more exchanges, Lachlan happily hung up the phone, knowing that he would soon see his goddess wife.
“Daddy, are we going home now?” Nora blinked her big eyes, excitedly anticipating.
Although they had been in Broken Pulse Sect for some time, Nora had never felt that it was her home…
“No, we’re not going home. We’re going to Slocmore to visit your mother, Miranda,” Lachlan said with a smile as he pinched Nora’s cheek.