Chapter 146: Why Was It Here
As they began walking toward the area, Rylan approached them and spoke respectfully, "Welcome back, Mr. Zylan and Mrs. Naomi. How was your trip?"
Zylan gave him a brief nod—enough for Rylan to understand the answer without further words. Naomi, however, responded with a polite smile. "It was great, thank you."
Rylan nodded in acknowledgment before Zylan spoke again. "Get the Eaglet."
Without hesitation, Rylan left to fulfill the request. Meanwhile, Naomi and Zylan made their way to the garden and took a seat. The sun had already dipped below the horizon, leaving behind a breathtaking orange-pink sky that cast a dreamy glow over everything. The gentle evening breeze brushed against them, carrying the faint scent of flowers.
Naomi entwined her fingers with Zylan’s, savoring the warmth of his palm against hers. She turned to him and whispered, "Promise me you’ll never leave me."
Zylan smiled, his voice firm yet tender. "I promise, my wife. And I’ll keep saying it, over and over—I won’t ever leave you."
Naomi fell silent for a moment, watching his expression carefully before she teasingly added, "Well, that’s exactly what you said to your ex-wife."
Zylan stilled briefly, then nodded. "I once said the same to her..."
A hint of unease crept into Naomi’s chest. Had she crossed a line? She immediately shook her head and laughed lightly. "I was just kidding. As long as you say you won’t leave me, I trust you." She offered him a reassuring smile.
Zylan gave her a nod, though his eyes betrayed his inner turmoil. He blamed himself, afraid—what if she hated him when she learned the truth?
Just then, footsteps approached. It was Rylan.