Chapter 4

Lezah smiled. As if afraid Jaroch might get angry, she kissed his cheek and said gently, "You still have me. I'll always be by your side. Besides, Bityah is probably just doing this to mess with you.

"And if she really is gone, that's a good thing.

"No one will ever know your true identity. You can remain Gamma forever, and we can be together forever."

She wrapped her arms around Jaroch. Her hands gently roamed his body. Her lips brushed softly against his face.

His gaze softened, and he let out a deep breath.

Her hand moved downward and grabbed something firmly.

He instantly tensed, and his breathing grew heavier.

As her hand slowly moved, the look in his eyes was quickly overtaken by desire. He pressed her down onto the bed without hesitation.

"You naughty girl."

He grabbed her by the waist with one hand and squeezed her chest with the other.

"I only want to make you feel good," she said with a sweet smile. Her voice was sensual and teasing. It sent chills down his spine.

She arched her body to match his movements, then stuck out her tongue to lick his chest.

He shuddered slightly. The temptation overwhelmed him. He tore off her clothes and sealed her cherry lips with a deep kiss.

Their kiss turned hot and messy.

Entwined together, their bodies rose and fell. They were completely consumed by passion.

It was all too much.

I turned away, unable to watch any longer, though tears still rolled down uncontrollably.

I was furious but helpless.

Just a few words from Lezah and a little seduction, and he completely forgot everything else.

I saw it clearly now. He was running away. He refused to admit I was dead.

He was lying to himself.

If he hadn't locked me in that room, I never would've died.

Just as things were getting heated between them, a knock came from the door outside. It was followed by Sylvia's anxious voice.

"Daddy, open the door!"

Upon hearing Sylvia's voice, I felt shaken up.

It had been days. I missed her so much, but I couldn't see her.

I'd wanted to protect Sylvia from afar, but my soul was trapped. I could only bear the pain of missing her.

"I can feel that Mommy's dead."

"Waaah! Mommy's dead! I want Mommy to come back!"

Sylvia's wails echoed through the house.

The pain hit me like a tidal wave. My tears fell uncontrollably.

Jaroch quickly pushed Lezah aside, got dressed, and opened the door.

"Don't say nonsense, sweetie. You're sensing it wrong. Mommy's not dead."

Jaroch placed his hands on Sylvia's shoulders and spoke sternly.

"But they said Mommy was burned to death and told me to claim her body for burial.

"Is she really dead?

"If not, why hasn't she come home?

"And I saw the body. She still had the ring I gave her. That was Mommy."

Sylvia cried harder and louder. Tears rolled down her flushed cheeks.

Seeing her like that tore me apart. I rushed toward her, desperate to hug her and offer comfort, but I passed right through her.

I wanted to speak, but no matter how hard I tried, no one could hear me.

"They're lying," Jaroch said, hugging Sylvia and gently wiping her tears. For once, he was surprisingly patient.

"Don't cry, sweetheart. Mommy's not dead, I promise."

At that moment, I wanted to believe it too, just so I could stay by Sylvia's side.

That was just wishful thinking.

"Then where is she?"

Sylvia was still crying. Jaroch was getting visibly impatient now. He didn't know how to answer her.

"She's on a trip, Sylvia. I'll get her to video call you soon.

"That body belonged to one of the servants' wives. Someone will claim it for burial soon."

Lezah jumped in to help Jaroch out of the bind.

My eyes widened in disbelief. She hadn't even verified anything and was already making things up? That was absurd.

"Really?"

Sylvia, being so young, was easy to fool. After hearing I wasn't dead, she stopped crying.

"Of course it's true."

Lezah knelt down and stroked Sylvia's head to comfort her.

Satisfied, Sylvia left with a servant.

Jaroch, on the other hand, was clearly irritated.

"Was that body really a servant's wife?"

Lezah's voice was like a siren's song.

"Of course. Bityah isn't dead. She faked it to make you feel guilty and regretful. Don't fall for it.

"Tomorrow, that woman's family will come to claim her body for burial."