~ Davis Family Mansion ~
Everyone felt happy as the twins finally got their names. Now, they were looking forward to the day the twins would be born in this world. Cassandra and Christian would definitely bring more joy to the family.
“Lillie, Tristan… Do you plan to do the wedding ceremony now or after the twins are born?” Alice asked Tristan and Zhen-Zhen.
Tristan’s eyes gleamed. He already planned on doing the wedding ceremony this month. Zhen-Zhen would still look beautiful in her wedding gown especially with her baby bump. But he needed to give her a memorable marriage proposal first.
With that thought in mind, Tristan glanced at Zu Wan meaningfully. His father-in-law would help him. The proposal would happen two days from now.
“I can do the wedding ceremony any time as long as my wife will agree. I want it to be grand!” Tristan responded to them.
Everyone laughed cheerfully as they could see the excitement in Tristan’s eyes.
“Same with me, as long as my groom is Tristan, we can do the wedding ceremony any time at any place,” Zhen-Zhen said, smiling sweetly.
Tristan immediately wrapped his arm around her waist, giving Zhen-Zhen a peck on her cheek.
“Alright, let’s talk about this further while eating. Little Cassie and Little Tian might be hungry now,” Isabelle said, inviting everyone to go to the dining area.
The whole family proceeded to the dining hall to eat lunch. Tristan made sure to steal Zu Wan for a second. He grabbed his father-in-law’s hand and whispered to him saying, “Father-in-law, tomorrow let’s visit the area in Mt. Calypso. Use your teleportation ability so that we can return quickly. Zhen-Zhen should not notice that we are gone.”
“Okay! I got it. Meet me tomorrow at your Condo Unit. We will teleport from there to Mt. Calypso.”
Tristan punched the air as he was so happy. Zu Wan would be willing to help him with everything just to surprise Zhen-Zhen with his wedding proposal.
Everyone gathered, joyfully celebrating this family gathering. The family was complete from both sides. They talked a lot about the twins. Of course, they also mentioned Andrew’s and Alveena’s baby.
They were already talking about the future of the children. The two couples could only listen to the elders with a bright smile.
Surprisingly, Zu Wan, Lucas, Thomas, and Grandpa Lu could relate to each other. They got along really well by just talking about Little Cassie and Little Tian.
After the joyous meal, Zu Wan and Titania asked to talk to Zhen-Zhen privately. The men were gathered in the balcony, playing cards while Isabelle, Alice, Alveena, and Ella went to visit the playroom.
Grandpa Lu already asked the Assistant Twig to hire people who would renovate another room for another playroom intended for Andrew’s and Alveena’s baby.
While everyone was bonding together, Zu Wan, Titania, and Zhen-Zhen were talking in the garden area. They chose that place because it’s quiet there.
“Zhen-Zhen, listen to me. Titania and I have something very important to tell you.”
Zhen-Zhen looked at her father, feeling puzzled. She couldn’t read his facial expression as Zu Wan tried to hide his excitement. He knew that Zhen-Zhen would be glad once she found out that Titania was her mother’s twin sister, her Aunty. They were blood-related.
“What is it, Fa– I mean Zu Wan?” She asked, almost calling Zu Wan father in front of Titania. Zhen-Zhen had no idea that Titania already knew her real relationship with Zu Wan.
Titania and Zu Wan exchanged meaningful glances before bursting into a peal of laughter.
“Zhen-Zhen, you can him Father or Fa-Fa in front of me. You don’t have to pretend. I already know the truth,” Titania spoke up, shocking Zhen-Zhen.
She didn’t expect that Titania already knew the truth. She glanced at her father suspiciously, raising an eyebrow.
‘Father, tell me honestly. Are you courting Titania now so you told her the truth about your real identity and our relationship?’ Zhen-Zhen asked him through a mind link, a teasing smile plastered on her face.
Cough! Cough!
Zu Wan choked on his saliva upon hearing Zhen-Zhen’s accusation. Courting Titania? Of course not! He couldn’t do that. She’s the sister of his beloved wife, Eva.
‘No, Zhen-Zhen! I’m not courting her. There is a reason why I told her you are my daughter. Hear us out first before jumping to a conclusion.’ Zu Wan was too defensive and hell-bent on denying it. For him, there’s no reason to court or woo Titania.
‘Alright, Fa-Fa. Relax. I’m just teasing you. Why are you so worked up right now?’
But even before Zu Wan could reply to Zhen-Zhen, they heard Titania’s voice as she interrupted their conversation.
“Zhen-Zhen, I know your mother, Eva.”
Zhen-Zhen darted her gaze to Titania at the mention of her mother’s name. She looked very intrigued and interested in what Titania had just said.
“What do you mean, Titania? How did you know my mother?” She asked her expectantly.
“I know her well because I am her sister. Her twin sister,” she said, smiling tenderly at her niece. “I’m your Aunty, Zhen-Zhen.”
Zhen-Zhen: “…”
She was flabbergasted for a moment when she heard it from Titania. She didn’t expect that they were blood-related. Now, it made sense for her why Titania looked exactly the same as her mother, Eva.
“How is that possible… A-Aunty?” She was not used to calling her that so she stammered a little. “Are you not a human? How can you live that long even after 100 years had passed and you still look so young?” There was a hint of amusement in her voice.
Titania giggled at her innocent question. She looked so pretty even when confused. She could see a slight resemblance of her twin sister to Zhen-Zhen. They were indeed mother and daughter pair. Both of them were kind-hearted and sweet. She’s so proud of her niece.
“Lots of things happened in the past that’s why I ended up meeting you both here. I think it’s fate and destiny! But I’m glad to finally meet and recognize my niece. Please give me a hug, my dear!” Titania opened her arms wide.
Zhen-Zhen immediately hugged Titania, feeling her Aunty’s embrace. She felt like she was just hugging her real mother. She was so happy about this turn of events. She’s right. This must be the work of fate and destiny, bringing them together in this world.
“So Ella is my real cousin?”
“Yes, Zhen-Zhen, you are both cousins!”
The two ladies continued hugging each other, Zu Wan just watching them on the sideline. He was enjoying this heartwarming scene.
“Aunty!” Zhen-Zhen softly mumbled again, feeling surreal.
“My niece!”
When the two broke apart, Zu Wan and Titania told Zhen-Zhen everything. Titania explained how she was sent to this world with the schemes of the guardian warriors led by a Head Shaman.
“What they did that to you? They lied and manipulated you…” Zhen-Zhen Clenched her fists when she heard the truth. Even the twins kicked inside her womb as they could feel their mother’s emotions.
Zhen-Zhen was so sensitive and emotional lately. When it came to guardian warrior’s scheme, she could easily get angry. She hated the fact that guardian warriors were being so unreasonable. Their actions were no longer good. It could be considered an evil act.
They used people for their own benefits. They won’t hesitate to hurt innocent people just to reach and accomplish their goal. She thought that they had their own evil ways. She would not tolerate them anymore.
“I… I can’t continue being kind, understanding, and patient with them. Once they try again to hurt any members of our family members, I will never forgive them…”
Zu Wan patted her back while Titania held her hand, squeezing it gently to calm her down.
“I am here to protect you. FaMo, Miho, Tristan, and the Davis Family, we will not let them hurt any members of our family.” Zu Wan promised her.
Zhen-Zhen just nodded her head, feeling at ease because of her father’s words.
“Let’s tell Ella about this.” Shenzhen suddenly thought of Ella. She was so happy that the cute little girl was her cousin.
“The three of you have blue eyes.” Zu Wan commented.
The two ladies let out a soft giggle. “Let’s go and join them in the playroom,” Titania said to them.
Zu Wan and Zhen-Zhen nodded their heads in agreement.
They were about to leave the garden when FaMo suddenly showed up. He was looking for them. Zhen-Zhen picked him up, cuddling him in her arm.
While Zu Wan and Titania were walking inside the house, FaMo took his chance to ask Zhen-Zhen’s opinion about her father and her aunty.
“Zhen-Zhen, can I ask you something.”
“Sure. What is it FaMo?” She patted his head as they followed Zu Wan and Titania from behind.
“What if my master and your Aunty will get together… I mean fall in love with each other. Are you okay with that?”
“Hmm, of course! I will not mind as long as they love each other.” Shenzhen promptly responded.
“Why do you ask?” She asked him.
“Hehe, nothing! Just thinking about the possibility.” FaMo said, hiding the fact that he already saw them getting intimate with each other. Zu Wan would punish him once he mentioned it to Zhen-Zhen. FaMo had to keep quiet for now to save himself from the demon god.
“Hmm, are you sure? You look like you are hiding something from me, FaMo. Spill it out!”
“Ah-Eh, I-I… Oh Zhen-Zhen, please don’t make me betray my master..”
“But I am your friend…” Zhen-Zhen put on a puppy eye look while pouting her lips.
‘Oh God… what should I do now?’