But Hugh wants Selena to know more than anything that he’s not a kid anymore. He has his own opinions and doesn’t need her to worry; he’s grown into soone who can protect her.
Sterling Norwood looked up from peeling shrimp and glanced across, "Are you heading outside The Northern Realm?"
Hugh nodded, "Yes."
Sterling finished peeling the last shrimp in the bowl and placed it in Selena’s bowl.
Then he continued, "If anything cos up, go find the Hill Family, ntion my na, and they’ll help you."
Hugh and Felicity Dalton were stunned.
The Hill Family, a family of the Great Duke outside The Northern Realm.
They hold a significant position outside The Northern Realm.
"Thanks, brother-in-law."
After Hugh said this, he glanced at his sister gleefully eating shrimp.
The corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
How lucky his sister must be to have t his brother-in-law.
She’s being spoiled silly.
After dinner, Hugh and Sterling went to the study to discuss matters.
anwhile, Selena and Felicity lay on the living room couch watching TV.
"Hey, Quinn, have you been following any shows lately?"
Lying full on the sofa, Selena looked relaxed.
Felicity shook her head slightly.
Selena got interested, "Let recomnd a show to you, called ’XX Apartnt’. It’s currently airing. How about we watch it together?"
Felicity nodded, "Sure."
Then Selena pulled Felicity along to binge-watch "XX Apartnt."
She seed really interested in introducing the characters inside.
"Hey, look at this lawyer..."
"And this couple..."
They happily watched the show on the sofa, but anwhile, the atmosphere in the study was a bit tense.
*
Inside the study.
Hugh hesitated as he asked again.
"You want to keep anything I find out a secret from my sister?"
Sterling nodded slightly.
Unable to hold back, Hugh asked, "Why? ... Do you know sothing?"
Otherwise, Sterling wouldn’t ask him to say such things out of the blue.
Sterling was silent for a while and then said, "Your father’s background involves too much."
"Until I have fully investigated things, I won’t let her take risks."
Without absolute certainty, Sterling won’t let Selena pursue things.
What he needs is to be able to protect her.
If Hugh returns with plenty of information and tells Selena.
Then, with her personality, Selena would certainly investigate further.
But this matter involves too much, and a slight mistake would lead her into a trap, exposing her.
Then those people would notice and do harm to Selena.
Ten years ago, those people even dared to go for Connor’s assassination at great risk.
Sterling couldn’t guarantee they wouldn’t treat Selena the sa way.
Although he’s powerful and confident.
Still, he doesn’t want any possible harm to befall Selena.
So, he won’t let Selena take risks until he has fully clarified things.
Hugh was visibly shaken by Sterling’s words.
This is Sterling Norwood, behind him is the Norwood Family.
If even he hasn’t figured things out, Hugh couldn’t fathom the depth of the mystery behind.
Hugh’s voice was a bit hoarse as he spoke, "Can you at least disclose a bit to ..."
Sterling frowned slightly.
This was a high-level secret of the Norwood Family and The Empire, not ant to be communicated outside.
But these rules didn’t apply to Sterling.
Besides, Hugh was Selena’s brother, and Sterling understood his goodwill and care for Selena.
That’s why Sterling specifically addressed Hugh about these concerns.
"This is an Empire high-level secret; you only need to know that your father’s parents aren’t simple people."
Hugh froze, then a look of shock passed through his eyes.
An Empire high-level secret?!
No wonder Sterling went out of his way to tell him these things...
Being classified as an Empire high-level secret, the hidden truth behind this must be terrifying...
Afterward, Hugh and Sterling walked out of the study.
Just descending the stairs, the two heard cheerful laughter from the sofa.
"Hahaha..."
Sterling walked forward a few steps and saw a scene from "XX Apartnt" playing on the TV, a show that had been tornting him for days.
"..."
Selena and Felicity, engrossed in the TV show, noticed the two n descending.
Selena hastily invited them over, "Want to join us for the show?"
The corners of Hugh’s mouth twitched slightly as he quietly muttered, "Brother-in-law, are you spoiling my sister too much..."
Given Selena’s familiar actions, she must have often dragged Sterling along to watch both before.
Hugh could hardly imagine soone like Sterling actually indulging his sister with these dull shows.
Sterling lifted his brow slightly, tossed a comnt, "My wife, I enjoy it."
Then he walked over.
Leaving Hugh speechless in place.
He finally understood, his sister’s rampant behavior is doubtlessly nurtured by Sterling.
Sterling approached and bent down in front of Selena, "It’s ti to head back."
Selena checked the ti, "Hmm... alright, we’ll continue watching at ho."
"..."
Sterling really couldn’t escape the fate of watching such tireso shows even at ho.
Should he look into when the series will finally conclude...
"Quinn, make sure to drag Hugh along to watch later."
Felicity nodded, "Sure."
Then Selena got up from the sofa.
"Alright, Hugh, we’re heading back."
"Rember to stay safe."
"Yes, yes, I’ve got it all," Hugh replied helplessly.
Only then did Selena and Sterling leave the Kensington Family, satisfied.
After the couple left, Hugh resignedly seated himself on the sofa.
"My sister’s personality has been further pushed to its limit by my brother-in-law."
Felicity smiled slightly, "I don’t see it that way."
"It’s Sterling making her exhibit the deanor appropriate for her age."
Felicity previously saw Selena as reserved and profound.
Her every move seed prematurely mature for her age.
She was wise, decisive, with a very leader-like aura.
Felicity felt as if she were talking to soone who had already led a full life.
That feeling was quite peculiar to Felicity.
Such contradictory feelings shouldn’t appear in Selena.
Yet, over ti, Felicity felt the energy and vitality, befitting a woman of Selena’s age, returning to her.
The reason was clear to Felicity, it was Sterling.
He protected her well and offered everything he had to her.
Shielded her from trouble, becoming her safe haven.
Ensured she could pursue what she truly wanted without worry, with his backing, she’s relentless.
Consequently, Selena returned to her youthful self in Sterling’s nurturing care.
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