Chapter 11: Chapter 11

It's so quiet in the room, I could hear Athan Buffay's heartbeat clearly. His snort gradually changed from rapid to soothing in my ear, and I gently stroked his back, trying to calm him down from all the things just happened.

After a long time, he finally let me go and sat down on the dining chair. He kept his head down and didn't look at me, and asked softly, "That woman just now, she..."

"What she said is not true! I didn't lie to you!" I explained eagerly: "I approached you just to save my husband, who really needs your help!"

Athan Buffay looked up, his eyes looked wet, like a confused little beast: "I know...Katherine, I know," he seemed to try to organize the words, and said slowly: "I just wanted to ask, she said You have children, is that true?"

I didn't expect him to ask this, so I nodded: "Yes, I have twins."

"Whose children are they? Are they your husband's children?" Athan Buffay's tone became eager.

Seeing him questioning me, my heart was filled with sneer. Why, does it really matter where my children come from? Since I found out I was pregnant five years ago, I've been bullied and taunted and kicked out of the house for it. So what my children didn’t have a dad, they have me! They are my most precious treasures, a gift from the Moon Goddess. Why does everyone care so much about the provenance of my children?

It turned out that this man, like my father, would be deceived by Thana with just a few words. Maybe in his eyes, my children were just bastards from nowhere.

"Mr. Buffay," I tried to control my tone so that I didn't sound shaking with anger: "I don't think my child's origin has anything to do with you."

Athan Buffay was stunned when he heard my words, his eyes changed and changed when he looked at me, and finally he sighed and said in a very light tone: "I'm so sorry, Katherine. I didn't mean to pry, it was my rudeness. I'm done." He patted the dining chair beside him and stood up: "Please come over here and eat something, I'll be waiting outside the door and won't disturb you. Take your time."

After saying that, Athan Buffay left the suite. I exhaled softly and sat down at the table to start eating. In any case, I should be begging this man for help, which means I didn’t have the rights to be angry with him. But it may be a mother's instinct to protect her children, and I would not allow anyone to have the slightest prejudice against my children.

I took a sip of my coffee and thought of the look in Athan Buffay's eyes that was full of helplessness and sadness.

Maybe I'm overreacting, I sigh.

When I walked out of the suite, Athan Buffay was waiting for me outside the door. He had already recovered his calm look, took my hand with a smile, and kissed the back of my hand lightly: "My apologies, I was being too rude just now, can you please forgive me?"

I was already regretted being too passive aggressive to him earlier. Since he took the initiative to show his apologies, of course I would accept it: "I overreacted,Athan, thank you for protecting me before..."

He nodded slightly. "A true gentleman should keep a beautiful lady safe, My Lady. It was my honor." Then Athan Buffay slid my hand over his arm.

It was time for the Gala.

The H Hotel is a magnificent and tall building, which has also been rated as one of the most beautiful buildings in Diamond City because of its full glass design structure. The where Gala is located is located in the banquet hall on the top floor of the entire building.

As soon as the elevator door opened, the waiter in uniform with one hand behind us immediately led us to the door. The appearance of Athan Buffay caused a commotion in the crowd at the door, and I saw people look at him in fear or admiration. A lot of ladies gave me jealous looks. Suddenly, I felt someone watching me from the crowd!

Even though I didn’t have a wolf, my alertness as a werewolf mad me immediately alert. I glanced around for and found nothing. At this time, I felt Athan Buffay's hand tightening on my waist, and sure enough he felt that gaze too!

However, his expression was very relaxed, and his previous actions seemed to be just to comfort me. That's right, when I'm by this person's side, the last thing I have to worry about is safety.

"I need to leave for a second," Athan Buffay whispered to me. "You can just walk around by yourself. The champagne here is really good. You should try some." I nodded and was about to walk away, suddenly he pulled me back into his arms, Athan Buffay's voice was dyed with a hit of laughter: "Don't drink too much, or I'll have to carry you back."

I blushed and walked away quickly.

This person's mood changes so fast that I still can't get used to it.

I went to the bar and grabbed a glass of champagne, and before I could taste it, my chest got wet -- someone spilled the wine on me!

"Who are you to stand by Athan's side?"