Chapter 400

Josephine’s heart softened at Zayne’s pitiful expression. Taking over the ointment, her face flushed as she applied it over his behind. Zayne could not help but laugh at Josephine’s beet red cheeks. “Why are you so shy? You do know that there won’t be any hiding between us after we get married, right?” Using her hands, she covered his face. “Okay, okay. I’ll stop.” Zayne stopped teasing. Chirp, chirp, chirp. The sound of birds singing drifted through the quiet park. Sighing, Zayne lifted his head to stare at the scenery outside the windows. “The Tourmaline Estate is beautiful. What a quiet and pleasant place as well. I’d say it’s quite the paradise.’ However, Josephine sounded uneasy when she spoke, “Both Uncle Jacob’s and Uncle James’ illegitimate children have become adults in these few years. Every year they use the Grand Old Master’s birthday to make themselves known to the world with all sorts of oppression.” Pausing for a while, she continued, “Tomorrow will be Gran