Chapter 453: Arshley's Confession
"Can you tell me why you were angry with me?"
Arshley stiffened for a moment before regaining her composure.
She hesitated, as if unsure whether to speak or not. The truth was, the reason for her anger was something as ridiculous as a dream.
In that dream, Leon had a breathtakingly beautiful wife and three adorable triplet daughters.
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If she told him, she feared he would think she was being irrational—or worse, that he would start to resent her.
"Don't be afraid," Leon's soothing voice broke through her thoughts. "No matter what your reason is, I won't be angry or hate you."
His reassurance made her tense body instantly relax.
Slowly, Arshley loosened her arms from around his neck and lifted her gaze, her face just inches from his.
"Brother..." she murmured, biting her lower lip. "The truth is… I was upset because of a dream."
Leon raised an eyebrow but remained silent, waiting for her to continue.
"In the dream, you had an incredibly beautiful wife and three adorable daughters," she admitted, her expression filled with sorrow. "At first, I brushed it off, thinking it was just a meaningless dream—probably because I missed you too much at the time."
She paused, lowering her gaze in guilt before adding, "But then, I had the same dream again after you returned. That's when I started to question it: Was it really just a dream? After all, dreams don't usually repeat themselves like that..."
"Until you told me that the Demon Emperor of this era was a white-haired woman, my heart ached unbearably. And it wasn't without reason—because the woman in my dream also had white hair!"
"But after this past month, I've started to think that maybe I overreacted. There's no way such a thing could be real. After all, the time between when you were exposed to the devouring poison and when we met again three months ago wasn't long enough. It would be impossible for you and Demon Emperor Liliana Crimson to have children."
As she finished speaking, the weight on her heart seemed to lift.
Looking back on her unreasonable actions, she felt nothing but shame.
She had gotten angry for no real reason, hurting her brother and causing him unnecessary worry. If not for his deep affection, she knew her foolishness would have been unforgivable.
Subconsciously, she tightened her embrace, burying her face into Leon's neck once more. In a sorrowful whisper, she said, "Brother, I'm sorry... I'm so sorry for acting so foolishly. If you want, I'm ready to accept any punishment from you."
Yet, instead of responding, Leon remained silent.
His lack of reaction made her even more anxious.
She wanted to say something but didn't dare. In the end, she simply closed her eyes, bracing herself for whatever punishment he would give.
What she didn't realize, however, was that Leon's silence wasn't out of anger or resentment but because he was utterly stunned by her words.
"A dream about me having a wife and three children?" Leon gulped, his handsome face turning pale. "Damn... How could this possibly happen!?"
What Arshley had seen wasn't just a dream—it was reality.
Though he wasn't officially married, his relationship with Liliana was undeniably like that of a husband and wife. And more than that, they had three daughters—Charlotte, Iris, and Fiona.
If Arshley hadn't referred to it as a dream, Leon would have seriously suspected that she had somehow witnessed his time in the inner palace of the Demon Empire firsthand.
His heart pounded, his body stiffening for a moment. But he quickly forced himself to regain his composure.
"Ahem." Leon cleared his throat softly, then gently rubbed her smooth back, barely concealed beneath the thin fabric of her nightgown. "Don't overthink it. It was just a dream. And as for punishment—there's no way I could ever punish you, my dear sister."
The truth about his daughters couldn't be revealed yet—not because he feared the consequences, but because the situation was far too complicated.
If Arshley knew now, their relationship might break apart once again—perhaps even beyond repair.
With only two days left before his departure, he had much to prepare and little time to console Arshley like this.
Even so, he silently vowed that one day, he would tell her the truth.
Hearing his words, Arshley let out a relieved sigh, a pleased smile gracing her lips.
"Thank you, Brother," she whispered softly, rubbing her face against his in an affectionate gesture.
Leon could only smile, letting out a helpless sigh.
Memories of their childhood surfaced vividly in his mind. Back then, Arshley had been a clingy little girl, always trailing after him like a chick following its mother.
No matter what trouble she faced, she never turned to the Guardians or the previous Holy Orthodox Saint—instead, she always came to him.
But now, that whiny little girl had grown into an incredibly graceful and captivating woman.
Even through his robe, Leon could feel the softness of her huge breasts pressed against him.
After five minutes, they finally pulled away from each other—yet Arshley remained in place.
Her arms were still wrapped around Leon's neck as she gazed at him with deep affection.
"Brother, do you know? When I first arrived at the Hall of the Holy Orthodox, I was terrified because everything felt so unfamiliar," she said softly. "I was just an orphan girl who had no memory of my parents. From childhood, the villagers took care of me until I was four years old."
"But when famine struck, their help inevitably stopped, leaving me to fend for myself by foraging in the forest to survive."
She paused, a nostalgic expression crossing her face before continuing, "That harsh and miserable life changed when Master found me and brought me to the Holy Orthodox Hall. Being in a completely new place was overwhelming—I had no idea how the people there would treat me."
"Fortunately, things weren't as bad as I feared. In fact, it was warm and comforting. And that was all because of you, Brother." She gently caressed Leon's face.
"You cared for me, nurtured me, and loved me with all your heart, allowing me to finally understand what it means to be cherished. Because of you, I've been able to live a safe, comfortable, and healthy life. Your kindness is immeasurable, Brother, and I don't know how I could ever repay you."
Leon chuckled softly, gently tightening his grip on her hand as it caressed his face. "Arshley, everything I did was out of my own will. You don't need to think about repaying me."
However, Arshley stubbornly shook her head. "No, Brother. I have to repay you, no matter what! But… I have nothing of value except myself. So…"
Her cheeks flushed a deep red as she slowly leaned in, bringing her lips close to his ear before whispering softly, "Will you accept me as my way of repaying you, Brother?"
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