Chapter 405

Zachary put down the brush. He habitually raised his hand and stroked my head. He asked in his usual deep voice, “Aren’t you tired from earlier?” I was tired, but I wanted to stay with him for longer. I wanted to follow him wherever he went. “I want to stay by your side,” I spoke honestly. When he heard that, he smiled. The corner of his lips curved slightly, like a smirk. Whenever he smiled, he always looked like that. The way he smiled was a stark contrast compared to his usual cold look. I could not help but move my head closer and kissed the corner of his lips. Perhaps he was not used to my casual affection. He stretched his hand and pressed me into his arms. He warned with a gentle voice, “Don’t.” The way he said it sounded like endless spoils for me. I laughed. “Second Brother, don’t you like it?” Zachary remained hushed. He answered me with his silence. I was not bothered by his response. I lowered my gaze and asked him, “What are you drawing? Water lily? But there’s t