Chapter 133: Chapter 133

My eyes widened, and my actions paused at the scenery I saw. My eyes darted around, taking in the view of the beautiful garden I was in, while I kept swinging happily. My mind began to spurn in surprise. Why was I in the garden? Weren’t I at...

“Filippa, come over. Dad is home.” The familiar voice of my mom broke me out of reverie. My thinking immediately diffused.

“Dad? Mom?” My eyes widen in astonishment, and my face whips towards the direction of the voice.

Mom and Dad are still alive? They weren’t dead? Without further thought, I jumped down the swing and dashed towards the voice, finding it too good to be true that my dead parents were alive.

Somehow, before I could take the third step, I saw myself right in front of my parent's presence.

My eyes widened in disbelief, and before I knew it, tears began to cascade past my eyes, my body trembling.

My parents. They're alive… It turns out that they're not dead…

“What are you crying for, little Maia?" My dad’s voice suddenly drifted into my ear. Dad strode towards me and bent down to pick me up before wrapping strong hands around me to comfort me.

I… I… My lips parted to give some explanation, but somehow my brain was blank. All I kept thinking was that it was good that Mom and Dad were alive, even though they were always alive.

Seeing how dad carried me easily, my eyes fell on my hands, and I discovered that they were small, like those of a little child. My brows couldn’t help furrowing slightly. It felt like I was forgetting something important, but in the next minute, the thought dissipated. What could be more important than seeing mom and dad?

My hand flew around Dad’s neck tighter, and I couldn’t help smacking a kiss on Mom’s cheek in joy. "Nothing; I'm just happy. Dad. Mom. Don't ever leave me. Don't." I warned, my eyes crinkling in joy.

Seeing my parents alive despite the weird blurry memory in my head made me happy, and I wished for nothing but this not to end.

Dad chuckled and patted my back with fondness written in his eyes. "What are you thinking, little princess? Mom and Dad will never leave you." Mom assured

In the blink of an eye, I watched myself experience the beautiful growth from a well-pampered child into a young adult who’s about to turn 18.

Mom ran her hand through my silky hair while combing each strand gently. Her soft eyes fell on my half-lidded eyes through the mirror. “Maia, tomorrow is your birthday. You'll probably find your mate in the crowd." The thought of my mate made a smile light up on Mom’s face, affecting my mood.

At the mention of mate, my heart couldn’t help racing in joy. I hope Wyatt, Oswald, and Asher will be present in the crowd… Wait, why am I thinking of Wyatt, Oswald, and Asher as if I’ve known them all my life? So weird. I haven’t even met them before!

Despite me chiding myself inwardly, I still turned towards Mom eagerly. I batted my eyelashes at Mom innocently. "Mom, will Wyatt, Oswald, and Asher be present tomorrow? Rex can’t be absent on my birthday either." I declared. Thinking about it, I haven’t met with Rex in a while. I can’t help but get excited about seeing him and the three.

"You've been so fussing over everything, little princess. Alright, I’ll tell that to dad." Mom pursed her lips in feigned unhappiness.

My eyes lit up, and I smacked a sweet, innocent kiss on Mom’s cheek, causing Mom’s anger to diffuse quickly.

My thoughts couldn’t help drifting to the four, and my fists clenched in agitation. I badly want to see Wyatt. I hope he's doing...

Wait! Wyatt again! Ugh! What am I doing? It’s enough that I’m daydreaming about them in secret; I can’t start now.

...

"Princess Maia. They're here."

The sudden announcement made my eyes light up, and without hesitation, I sprang up from where I was currently dressed and ran out of the room, brushing aside the staff calls.

As soon as I arrived at the front of the pack, I saw four otherworldly handsome figures standing in my presence, making my legs stop.

Being in their presence made a sense of shyness invade me. Now that I’ve seen them, what next?

Before I could process my thoughts, something suddenly gripped me, making my eyes fly wide open. I raised my head and stared at the four in shock. "You..."

Before I could process my thoughts, the floor under me seemed to give way, and multiple cracks began to appear, making me tumble into the floor.

My whole vicinity turned dark, and a deep hole suddenly appeared, sending my world crashing apart.

A bout of fear gripped me, and I began to look around in sight of my parents because I couldn’t feel anyone’s presence. It felt as if I was alone in this deep hole. “Mom. Dad. Where are you?” I cried out, my voice resounding in the dark.

"Filippa, it’s our fault for leaving you early on, and we’ve tried to fulfill the position of the parents you’ve always craved for. Go now. Go and live your life. They want you. They're waiting for you.” My parents' calm voice suddenly drifted into my ears. Even though I tried looking for them, it felt as if they were speaking from all around me, making me unable to

Tears welled up in my eyes, and a bout of pain gripped me hard. I could tell that this was the last time I would ever get to see my parents; I'd ever get to touch them and I’ll ever get to enjoy their amazing presence.

I shook my head and parted my lips in a bid to tell them that I was fine. That I want to keep being their happy baby. That I only want them. That no one’s waiting for me except my parents.

I’m their baby, even if someone is awaiting my presence. They can’t simply toss me away like that.

My body trembled, and my tears cascaded down my face profusely.

"Filipa, our baby, and Wyatt need us. It’s time to snap out of this. Let’s go, okay?" Maia's frantic voice suddenly sounded, making me freeze.

“Maia?" I tilted my head in bewilderment and curiosity. It's been a while since I heard from Maia. Furthermore, what did Maia mean by Wyatt and I's baby?

I tilted my head, forgetting my urge to cry. "Our baby? Wyatt? What…”

Before I could pronounce those words, some forced words seemed to invade my head, causing me to regain consciousness.

I gripped my head painfully, my heart racing abnormally fast as more memories invaded my head. How can I? How can I forget Wyatt and my baby? “My baby! Wyatt... Ah!.”

Before I could complete my statement, I was suddenly pushed out of the hole, causing me to yell.

In less than two minutes, the scenery changed to that of an aromatic, flowery garden. My brows furrowed, and I turned around in a bid to find my way out, but before I could, I saw Lorelei casually leaning against a tree. She was dressed in black attire from head to toe, and a weird aura exuded from her.

My brows knitted tighter, and I took a step forward. "Lorelei? Why are you here?" Moreover, does she know how to leave here?

Lorelei's expression changed, and she glared at me coldly and harshly. "You bitch. Why do you appear? Why do you always appear every time?"

My calm expression broke down, and I tilted my head in curiosity. "What do you mean?"

Lorelei glared at me in agitation. "You should’ve just died. Back then, with your parents, or a few days ago..." She scowled in rage and took a step towards me.

"You, what are you talking about?" My brows furrowed, and suddenly everything began to click. However, before I could say a word, I was snapped out of my dream.

Hey guys. This author isn't evading work. Not at all.

I fell sick. It was so serious I thought I was going to die

I've been pushing myself hard to write all this while regardless of how much pain and how hard it felt sometime

I've Always thought I ws being lazy or somehing until lately when I realize that I was just pushing and ignoring my health

Sorry for the delay