NOVPUBChapter 1122: Chapter 1122: Can I Sleep with You Guys Tonight?_1 Chapter 1122 -1122: Can I Sleep with You Guys Tonight?_1 “We’ve barely had days of peace and we’re getting sent off to Lanarn Training Ground,” Victoria Wheeler didn’t blame her elders, but was annoyed at those causing trouble for no good reason.
What she couldn’t understand was the person behind all these schemes.
Could they not live their days in peace instead of thinking about harming others?
They wouldn’t even spare a child.
How else would Morgan sense it?
Victoria Wheeler asked Maverick Zhekova with a hint of conspiracy theory, “Do you think Gabriel Zhekova and Ethan Zhekova are up to something?”
Within the family, only their lot would cling to the position of Family Head day in and day out.
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But what was the saying again? 𝚗ovp𝚞b.𝚌om
What’s meant to be yours will be yours.
Fate only grants you things you’re destined for, never forcing upon you what you aren’t.
The Zhekova Family’s Head position was not in the fate of his branch.
Desiring something not meant for oneself would eventually bring misfortune.
Ugh!
Maverick Zhekova laughed and indulged Victoria Wheeler’s musing.
He reminded her, “If you suspect them, don’t tell them about Morgan’s situation.”
“Am I stupid?
Of course, we can’t tell them,” said Victoria Wheeler.
“We shouldn’t even mention Morgan’s planned trip to Lanarn Training Ground.
Even if we can’t hide it forever, once Morgan leaves, it’ll be known.
But we should keep the secret for as long as we can.
I worry Gabriel and his son might start guessing based on clues.” Maverick Zhekova finished speaking, undaunted by Victoria’s glare.
Victoria nodded.
“Don’t worry.
Even when the secret is out, Zhekova children aren’t only allowed in the Training Ground because they’re the next in line.
They have slots for others too.”
It depends on whether Gabriel and Ethan Zhekova would believe it.
Adrian Zhekova and Cindy Clarke brought Morgan home.
Adrian spoke to Cindy, “Although we’re clueless for now, it’s best we start investigating those we find suspicious.”
The thought of sending the little guy off to the Lanarn Training Ground upset Adrian to some extent.
That’s probably why he wasn’t in high spirits.
The little guy changed into his clothes and washed himself, then he sat on the couch dangling his short legs.
He was playing with a toy car in his hands.
When Adrian and Cindy stepped out, they saw the little guy deeply engrossed in his play.
A visible picture of pitiful innocence.
Adrian sighed and sat down next to the little one, “I was sent to the Training Ground at your age too.
But I suffered far less than those who lived there all year round.”
“Because I usually stayed at home and only went there on rest days,” he continued, “I guess, knowing that this would be my inevitable path from a young age, I took it as something I couldn’t avoid but had to brace myself for.”
“So, I was prepared for this before you were.
You’ve just returned to the Zhekova family, unlike me and other children of our generation who were indoctrinated from a young age with the concept of going to the Training Ground.
You could hardly accept it as quickly.”
“Of course, they too are under pressure, but yours is greater due to the suddenness of the news.” Adrian expressed his understanding of the little guy’s feelings.
The little guy gradually looked up, his round face staring at Adrian.
It was rare for Adrian to talk so long with him.
Gazing at Adrian’s soft expression, the little one felt reassured.
He put down the toy car and slowly moved closer to Adrian.
Only when he leaned his small body against Adrian did he stop.
Like a piglet feasting on delicious food, his face turned red as he quietly rejoiced inwardly.
Adrian smiled too, showing an expression full of tenderness.
A gentleness that differed from how he looked at Cindy.
Adrian stretched out his hand and ruffled the little one’s hair.
The young boy’s hair was soft and fine.
Touching it felt like petting a small furry animal.
“But, you always say you’re a big kid now and can protect Cindy,” Adrian added.
“At Lanarn Training Ground, you’ll learn a lot.
Only then can you better protect Cindy.
Even if it’s to protect Cindy, it would be beneficial for you to go to the Training Ground.”
Sure enough, no other reason for going to Lanarn Training Ground could top this one.
The little guy immediately perked up: “I’ll go!
No matter how hard or tiring, I’ll persevere.”
“In future, it won’t be Cindy protecting me.
It’ll be my turn to protect Cindy!” The little one clenched his fists.
Even his squeaky voice hinted at a resolute determination.
Witnessing the little one’s reaction, Cindy was both moved and bitter-sweet.
She decided to pamper him as much as she could before he left for the Training Ground.
“Remember you said that,” Adrian laughed.
“Once you’ve said it, you must follow through.”
The little one nodded eagerly: “I swear!”
“Off to bed now, you’ll still be allowed to call your friends tomorrow,” Adrian told him.
The little one hesitated, turning to look at Cindy, “Cindy, can I sleep with you guys tonight?”
The little one had made up his mind but was still torn.
Adrian found the situation amusing.
It wasn’t like the little one would never return after leaving.
His stay there was only for a month anyway.
But Adrian kept his amusement to himself and let the little one be clingy.
By not saying anything, he was essentially agreeing.
After all, the little one would soon be undergoing training.
Once his life at the Lanarn Training Ground began, it would represent a significant shift.
There’d be no more time for child’s play.
So for now, if they could pamper him more, they would.
This was just how life was for their kind of families.
In a typical family, a five-year-old would still be attending nursery, not yet steady with walking or jumping, and craving their parents’ attention.
Even when visiting relatives, parents wouldn’t want to leave their child behind, let alone send their child to undergo rigorous training.
Therefore, Adrian did not object when the little one suggested it.
He knew this little lightbulb wouldn’t be at home much longer.
“Sure,” Cindy agreed readily upon seeing Adrian not object.
Even if Adrian wanted to object, Cindy would have the final say.
Cindy couldn’t bear to be apart from the little one either.
“Then I…I’ll go take a bath and make sure I’m fresh as a daisy!” the little one said.
Ensuring he was clean and soft to the touch.
“I’ll prepare your bathwater,” Cindy responded, smiling.
Although, the little one can’t fill his bathwater himself.
He was too short and it would be inconvenient for him to do so.
However, the little one could totally handle taking the bath on his own.
Moreover, he was now at an age of modesty.
Even when Cindy wanted to help, he wouldn’t let her.
He’d cover his privates, not allowing Cindy to look.
It was uncertain whom he learned this from or what he’d overheard.
So, for the little one’s safety, Adrian had a small bathtub installed in his bathroom, perfect for his size.
In this way, they no longer needed to worry about him slipping in the bath or there being too much water, causing accidents.
