bdsm-fiction Chapter 54 The Touching Moments
Chapter 54 The Touching Moments
Chapter 54 The Touching Moments
Cocolia took a deep breath, her gaze shifting between Bronya and Sylva before finally settling on her adopted daughter's young face, which already showed signs of determination and responsibility. Her eyes held a hint of inquiry, but even more so, a knowing and concerned expression of someone who had been through it all.
"Oh, right, Bronya," Cocolia's voice softened, tinged with hesitation, yet seemingly determined to ask, "Sylva also told me something else—"
Bronya's heart skipped a beat. She vaguely sensed that her mother was about to ask something, and subconsciously sat up straight, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.
Seeing her daughter suddenly become a little nervous, Cocolia became even more certain.
She leaned slightly forward, her voice soft yet clear as she asked, "You and this Mr. Chen Feng—your relationship—seems to be more than just that of guardian and envoy, or allies?"
"Mother!" Bronya's cheeks flushed almost instantly, like the first rays of dawn.
She abruptly lowered her head, not daring to look at Cocolia and the mischievous eyes of Silvana beside her, her voice barely audible, tinged with obvious panic.
"What are you saying! Mr. Chen Feng—he is Belloberg's benefactor, a hero who helped all of us! I—I just—"
"Just what?" Hilva finally couldn't help but laugh out loud. She walked to the bedside and deliberately nudged Bronya's shoulder with her elbow.
"But whenever he's mentioned, or when he's around, does our future Great Guardian blush so easily? Does he stutter? And does his gaze unconsciously drift towards him?"
"Sister Hilva!" Bronya's face turned even redder, almost as if it were about to bleed.
She was embarrassed and annoyed and wanted to refute, but found that what Shiluwa said seemed to be true.
She recalled the inexplicable sense of security she felt when she was with Chen Feng, the occasional awkwardness and racing heartbeat she experienced in front of him—could it really be—?
"I didn't! I just—I just really respect Mr. Chen Feng!" Bronya tried to explain, but her voice grew softer and softer, her confidence clearly waning.
Cocolia looked at her daughter's flustered and blushing face, a knowing smile flashing in her eyes, but more so a mother's tenderness and a hint of worry.
She gently took Bronya's hand: "Bronya, Mom doesn't mean to blame you. Mr. Chen Feng—he is indeed very special, powerful, mysterious, yet he also has—well, a unique charisma."
"We've all seen how much he's helped you and Belloberg. But—"
Cocolia paused, carefully choosing her words: "His status and power are far too extraordinary, and the world he inhabits seems far broader than we imagine. Mother is just worried—"
"Mother, I understand what you mean." Bronya raised her head, the blush on her face not yet completely faded, but her eyes had regained their usual clarity and determination.
She grasped Cocolia's hand in return and said earnestly, "What I care about most right now is the future of Belleburg, the reconstruction of the upper and lower city areas, and ensuring that all citizens can live peacefully in the sunlight."
"As for Mr. Chen Feng—he is our most important friend and benefactor, and I will always remember this gratitude and respect. As for the rest—I will take care of it."
Her words were clear, with a self-controlled sobriety, as if she were persuading her mother, but more like she was persuading herself.
Seeing Bronya's serious expression, Hilva stopped teasing and looked at her with admiration.
Cocolia nodded approvingly and patted Bronya's hand: "Good, Mom believes you can handle it. Bronya, you've really grown up."
"Ahem." At this moment, a soft cough suddenly entered the room, and Chen Feng walked in awkwardly.
"Although it may be bothering you, there are some things I should explain to you to prepare for what's to come."
Bronya's face flushed crimson. Chen Feng probably hadn't heard what had just happened.
But soon, Bronya's face turned from red to white, and Cocolia and Hilva's faces were not in good condition either.
"A debt from hundreds of years ago? —" Cocolia murmured, truly not expecting such a thing to exist.
"Isn't this just doing all the work for someone else? These companies really know how to pick their timing." Hiluva was indignant. Her company, Belloberg, had finally started to see some improvement, but now they had to shoulder such a huge debt, one that was hundreds of years old. How could she accept this?
"Silva, stop talking. We have no choice but to accept this debt." Cocolia said helplessly. She was naturally very resentful, but there was nothing she could do. The company was such a behemoth that the Bellobergs could not shake it.
"But it's going to be tough on you, Bronya." Cocolia looked at Bronya. Her current condition was no longer suitable for her to serve as the High Guardian. In a few days, she would hand it over to Bronya, and then Bronya would be the one to face this debt.
"Mother, I—"
"Ahem, there's no need to be so pessimistic." Looking at the scene of a loving mother and daughter smiling in front of him, Chen Feng coughed awkwardly.
"Is there still a chance?" Upon hearing Chen Feng's words, Xiluwa's eyes lit up immediately.
"No, the money still needs to be repaid." Chen Feng shook his head, and the three people's eyes dimmed upon hearing this.
"But—" Chen Feng changed the subject, and said under the gaze of the three, "The ones who should be repaying aren't you."
"No, us?" Upon hearing this, Cocolia and the other two were taken aback at first, then seemed to realize something and looked at Chen Feng in disbelief.
"Mr. Chen Feng, you—" Bronya looked at Chen Feng with some disbelief.
"Yes, I've become the main person responsible for the debt, so you don't need to worry about owing money. Just focus on your development." Before Chen Feng could finish speaking, a fragrant breeze wafted over.
Bronya hugged Chen Feng and sobbed, "This, how can this be? You've already done so much for us, and if you have to take responsibility for our debts too, then we—"
"Don't cry, it's not like I didn't—" Chen Feng was about to say that he had conditions, but looking at Bronya crying in his arms, he seemed unable to speak.
"Forget it, it's better not to say anything." Chen Feng originally wanted to say that Belloberg would be in his hands from now on, but it seemed that it didn't matter whether he said it or not, so he didn't care. There is a difference between a planet that works hard for him and a planet that works hard for him.
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