As we agreed, Neil woke me up right on time, half an hour before sunrise. It was our first time witnessing the sunrise together, and Neil was filled with excitement. However, I struggled to open my eyes, resting my head on his shoulder and wrapping my arms around his waist, leaning against his back to steal a few more moments of sleep. When the sun finally peeked over the horizon, Neil gently roused me, marking another first for us — our first sunrise together. Although it was a seemingly ordinary natural phenomenon, sharing that moment with him, nestled in his embrace, infused it with a warmth that made it extraordinary.After lingering a while longer to catch up on sleep, we finally got up to prepare for the day, enjoying a leisurely breakfast before setting off for our next destination. While still by the seaside, this day promised more than just beachside lounging or camper van relaxation. I had arranged for a yacht excursion, intending to take Neil out to sea for some adventure.

Beforehand, I arranged for someone to bring my car over on this day. After returning the camper, we hopped into my sports car and headed back to Lucas Castle. On the way, I shared some childhood memories and stories about my family with Neil. When he heard about my lonely childhood, he showed great empathy, comforting me warmly as he grasped the hand that was stroking his hair.When I mentioned our butler, Ethan, his eyes practically lit up. He found Ethan remarkable, especially when he learned that Ethan had managed to turn a non-existent house into a place he agreed to stay in after just one dinner visit. I was initially worried he might be upset, but Ethan's abilities seemed to overwhelm Neil's emotions; he was just intrigued by the prospect of meeting this person.However, when I spoke about my parents, I could sense his hand stiffen slightly, as if no matter how much I tried to reassure him, he still had some concerns. Since he had already promised to stay with me, locked to my s

As I opened the door, I caught sight of a shadow rushing towards me. He seemed deeply concerned that my father and I might have an unpleasant conversation leading to a fight. Teasing him, I remarked on how well his “daughter-in-law” was managing things, earning myself a playful punch to the chest. Seizing the opportunity, I reached for his hand, intending to plant a kiss, only to be interrupted by Ethan's untimely arrival. Yet, I couldn't blame him; after all, I had asked him to bring dinner to the room. No matter what, I couldn't let “my wife” go hungry.We seemed to have brushed off the incident from the dining room, thoroughly enjoying our dinner. Without waiting for him to finish his water, I whisked him into the bathroom for a relaxing soak, leaving his face flushed like a ripe apple before he reluctantly emerged from the bathroom. Unfortunately, as he stepped out, he was met with my beloved large bed. He seemed torn between wanting to escape and fearing to do so, his agitation r

It was the second day of the birthday celebration.In the morning, I had to practically drag him out of bed and handed him over to Paul before heading to the party. I still held onto the hope of leaving early, though it seemed unlikely. I couldn't help but envy Paul a bit - he didn't have to attend even though he was the grandson, while I, as the godson, had to, and for a whole seven days at that.The main guests of the day were the elders, both the patriarch and second elder. Alcohol flowed freely, and the revelry seemed to surpass that of the previous day. Neil called at some point, but not as frequently as the day before, and I didn't answer any of his calls. By the time I remembered to call him back, he didn't pick up - he was probably having a blast. I decided not to pursue it further; he could enjoy himself without me, and we could catch up later in the evening.Today I ended up even more intoxicated than yesterday. When I returned, Neil was still awake, sitting on the edge of t

I slept until nearly noon, perhaps because I had been working too hard and felt exhausted. I suspected the person in my arms was still asleep. Turning him over, I prepared to give him a kiss on the forehead. As my hand touched his cheek, I felt as though I had grasped a hot water bottle."Neil, Neil, wake up!"I shook him for a while, but there was no response; he seemed to have lost consciousness. I quickly asked Ethan to call a doctor to check on Neil. I was uneasy about letting anyone else touch Neil and kept a close eye on the doctor's every move. Fortunately, they were professional and didn't get scared off by my vigilance.After the doctor's examination, he explained Neil's physical condition and carefully advised on what to pay attention to. Essentially, the main thing was to take a few days to rest and avoid exertion; absolute rest was necessary."The doctor said it's nothing serious, just that perhaps last night was too overexerted.""Mm.""Darling, I'm sorry, I was too rough