Lu Yi's gaze was full of curiosity. "So, how did you manage to grow those plants, Danielle?"
Danielle...
She didn't know either. Maybe it had something to do with her plant-related talent. But she couldn't say that.
Just as she was thinking of an excuse, the sound of footsteps came from the stairs.
Danielle sighed in relief. "Zachary, you finally came down?"
Zachary nodded at the others before looking at Danielle with a guilty expression. "Sorry, I didn't expect them to come. Things got exposed so quickly!"
Huh?
Not only was Danielle confused, but Leng and the others were too. What was going on?
Zachary sighed and acted helpless as he looked at the three of them. "Danielle had a special past. You should know the Danielle family from the central circle..."
The three of them instantly turned their attention to Danielle.
Danielle didn't understand why Zachary was bringing this up, but she was sure he wouldn't harm her, so she didn't stop him.
"For certain reasons, she left the Danielle family. But because of her identity, she doesn't understand some things.
The tomato plants outside were bought by me and secretly planted in the little garden to make her happy.
And didn't you know? The soil in the villa's yard was transported from Sky City, which is why the plants grew so well. Otherwise, why would the house be so expensive?"
The others immediately understood. They had suspected that someone had bought seedlings and soil to help plants grow and sell the produce.
But the risk was high. Often, the plants would die before the money was made back. Only people with no other skills would do this; those with awakened talents were more likely to hunt dangerous beasts instead.
Danielle watched as Zachary seriously lied, but she couldn't help but smile secretly. On the surface, she pretended to be shy and glared at him.
"How could you embarrass me like this? I was just bragging about you to them."
Zachary tried to calm her down.
The others also spoke up to reassure her. The whole thing was covered up just like that.
Only Rain, who had been silent, seemed confused. Huh? What was going on?
Leng and the others came to thank Danielle for saving them. They also needed to inform her that they would be going to take on a mission the next day.
After Danielle insisted on giving them a tomato, the three of them left the Danielle family.
As soon as they left, Danielle eagerly tugged at Zachary's clothes.
Zachary, unhurried, spoke, "Are you in such a hurry? Rain is still right there."
Zachary, with a deep and confident gaze, no longer seemed as downcast.
Danielle didn't even look up. "So what if he's here? Let me see your talent already."
When Danielle saw the familiar white lightning pattern, her eyes widened in surprise.
"Teleportation?"
"No, it's a wall-passing talent," Zachary winked at Danielle.
Danielle understood immediately and smiled.
"Yes, wall-passing talent. You two are quite the pair."
In this paradise, the stronger the talent, the better. Everyone wanted to have high-level abilities.
People like Zachary and Rain, whose talents were less noticeable, were quite rare.
"Having awakened your talent is enough. This way, you won't have to risk hunting dangerous beasts."
Danielle had just expressed her relief when she was suddenly pulled tightly into Zachary's embrace.
"Danielle, thank you."
Zachary knew this was all thanks to Danielle. Even if he had a strong talent, without awakening it, it would have been useless.
Danielle was about to speak when a cold, unfamiliar breath rushed into her mouth.
The sensation was soft and warm.
So this is what kissing feels like?
Danielle felt like she was floating, her legs weak. If it weren't for Zachary holding her waist, she probably would have fallen.
"Wow, wow, wow, Daddy, don't!"
Rain's frightened voice suddenly rang out.
Zachary felt little fists hitting him and reluctantly let go of Danielle.
"Silly, breathe."
Danielle's mind was still fuzzy, and she had thought she was kissed. But after a moment, she realized it was just a lack of oxygen.
Her face turned red as she glared at him angrily.
"Well, I don't have as much experience as you. How many women have you kissed?"
Zachary froze for a moment, then his face darkened. "Danielle, you cheeky woman, who else but you?"
"And you? How many men have you kissed?"
He asked with jealousy in his eyes.
Men and women were different. To improve reproduction rates, the Paradise encouraged polyandry. So it was normal for a woman to have multiple men.
The thought that Danielle had kissed other men made Zachary's jealousy flare up, almost burning the roof off.
Danielle stared at him, confused. "What men? You're the only one. Otherwise, why would I need to breathe?"
"Wow, Daddy, Mommy, you're ignoring me."
Rain was still crying. He didn't understand why the two of them suddenly started arguing and nobody was paying attention to him.
Zachary and Danielle finally realized, awkwardly averting their gazes.
Zachary pretended to busy himself with something, and Danielle gently comforted Rain in her arms.
Rain, still shaken, tightly clung to Danielle's neck, his small body trembling.
"Mommy, Daddy was so scary. Was he trying to eat you?"
Danielle's face turned red. She wasn't sure if "eat" meant what he thought it did.
"Well, Rain, you misunderstood. Daddy wasn't trying to eat Mommy, it's..."
Just as Danielle was about to figure out how to explain to her child, Zachary calmly spoke up.
"It's just Daddy's way of showing love for Mommy."
Danielle could feel the heat rising from her face, even without a mirror. She knew she must be blushing like crazy.
She glared at Zachary coquettishly. "The child is still young. Don't talk nonsense about love."
But then Rain spoke up.
"Is it like Little Mei's mom and dad? She says her dad often eats her mom's lips, and eats her mom's..."
Before Rain could finish his sentence, Danielle quickly covered his mouth with her hand.
Her face twitched as she quickly said, "Little Mei must have seen wrong, definitely saw wrong."
She then pushed Rain into Zachary's arms. "You two are both men, you explain to him."
And she hurried upstairs to escape.
Zachary looked at his son's confused and innocent eyes, a thin layer of sweat forming on his forehead.
He had no idea how to explain this.
"Well, son..."
"Dad, will you do that to Mommy too? Little Mei said if they do that, her mom will give her a sister. I want a sister too. Can you ask Mommy to give me one?"
Bang.
A loud crash came from upstairs.
Zachary's eyes flickered with a smile. "Well, I can promise you, but your mom has to agree first."
"Zachary!"
Danielle's angry shout echoed from upstairs. This man was so shameless.
"Let's see if your mom agrees. But if you want a sister, you'll have to be good. Tonight, you sleep on your own and don't disturb Mommy and Daddy, okay?"
Danielle covered her face, utterly embarrassed. Who agreed to that?
But tonight… Ah…