Chapter 1699: A Larger Vortex

Chapter 1699: A Larger Vortex

After the dinner in the evening, everyone bid farewell in front of the

restaurant.

Due to the children being frightened, the principal of the kindergarten

called after learning about the situation during dinner. They suggested

that the children take two days off to rest and stabilize their emotions

before returning to school.

Reuben and Joyce agreed to the suggestion.

Reuben took Kiki and drove back with Grizela.

Joyce, Luther, and Darrin each drove back to the Warner residence.

Once they arrived home, Joyce settled Anderson, helped him freshen

up, and put him to bed.

By the time she left Anderson's room, it was already 10 o'clock.

Luther saw her coming out and immediately pulled her into his arms.

He took a deep sniff of her hair, filled with its fragrance, and softly said,

“Your hair isn't dry yet. Let me help you."

"Mmm." Joyce didn't refuse and leaned against his chest.

In the living room, Luther fetched a hairdryer and carefully dried her

hair strand by strand. He gently stroked the back of her head, his eyes

filled with tenderness.

After turning off the hairdryer, Joyce rested on Luther's leg. She sighed,

"Reuben is not an ordinary person. His identity goes beyond being a

Rohomes businessman.”

“You noticed something?" Luther continued to caress her back.

“Today, Kiki mentioned that she wanted me to take her for ice cream.

Her family was going to pick her up later. I agreed, but I didn't expect

the incident with the criminals to happen. While we were eating ice

cream, Kiki mentioned her cousin, who is Reuben. He is a prince.

There is also a famous female captain by his side, who addresses him

as “Your Highness’ on a daily basis."

Luther's hand paused, and his expression turned serious. "The

Rohomes prince? The female bodyguard by his side, could she be the

captain of the Rohomes Royal Guard?"

Joyce nodded. "Most likely. I actually knew about it when you arrived,

but they were present, so I couldn't tell you. On the way back just now, I

mentioned it to Darrin as well. He was surprised to learn that Grizela is

the captain of the Rohomes Royal Guard. He told me that it's not easy

to join the Royal Guard in Rohomes. They go through various tests and

competitions, only the best can earn the position. Men can't endure it,

let alone women."

Luther understood. "No wonder. I noticed Reuben’s actions, and he

exudes an extraordinary noble aura. At that time, I felt that his identity

was not simple. However, he deliberately dyed his hair silver, which

misled me. His appearance was too unconventional, and I didn't

associate him with being a prince.”

"Although it came from a child, it's highly credible. Kiki doesn't lie. She

also mentioned that her aunt, who is Reuben's mother, Kempley, is not

happy. It seems she has been confined to a mental hospital.”

Luther helped Joyce up, and she leaned against his side. "You mean

Reuben's mother has been imprisoned in a mental hospital? The royal

family of Rohomes is engaged in intense power struggles, and the

relationships within the royal family are complicated. Outsiders have no

idea. If Reuben's mother has been confined, Reuben must be an

unpopular prince. Either his mother lost in the power struggle, or she is

being controlled.”

Joyce shook her head. "I'm not sure. No wonder the Bryant family

never mentioned their eldest daughter. And it's no wonder Torrance

doesn't want to get married; she prefers artificial insemination.”

"Among the Rohomes princes, only Clint Tanaka, the current heir and

the eldest son, is the most hopeful and his name is publicly known. The

other princes remain anonymous and never appear in public,” Luther

frowned. "Even if we try to inquire, it's difficult to know the inside story

of another country’s royal family."

"Yeah. What surprises me is that the Rohomes prince came to Khebury

and stayed for a long time. What could be his purpose? Don't you find it

strange? Also, Kiki mentioned that Reuben had never been to

Pascaylia before. Kiki only met him for the first time today. So, his

purpose couldn't be simply to visit family,” Joyce said, leaning against

Luther.

Luther sat up straight, on high alert. "You're right. I have the feeling that

he has a purpose. It's not just a simple coincidence of appearing at the

same time. There must be some connection behind it. It's impossible

for it to be so coincidental. There must be some kind of relationship

between the appearance of the Rohomes royals and the return of

oGW."

"What a damn Athena! She controls Alisha's life and deathand puts me

in a difficult position, a thorn in my side. And she's involved in some

shady dealings behind the scenes. What does she want to accomplish?

What is the connection between her and the mysterious Rohomes

royals who appeared in Khebury?" Luther's thoughts churned.

He held Joyce tighter in his arms, feeling an unprecedented sense of

crisis permeating his body.

No matter what, he would protect his beloved ones and the children.