Chapter 37 They walked in silence for a few moments, the only sound the low bellow and huffing of cattle and the chirping of insects. Zhengri glanced at her, noticing the way her eyes scanned the herd, assessing their condition with a practiced eye. She was a farmer, a rancher, a businesswoman, a mother, andContinue reading “Once upon a Bad Christmas”
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Once upon a Bad Christmas
Chapter 36 The family was never large, only ever with a few, though they had many servants and workers; many had too high ambitions. Heh, who didn’t, right? “So,” he said, forcing a lightness he didn’t feel. “Tell me about these cattle. Are they Angus? Hereford? Perhaps a bit of both?” He knew he soundedContinue reading “Once upon a Bad Christmas”
Once upon a bad Christmas
Chapter 34 I looked at the assembled crowd one last time, my gaze filled with a carefully crafted expression of disdain, then turned and walked away, leaving those behind to grapple with their own thoughts and fears. As I walked away, Miss Si handed me the little thing, and I looked down at him, aContinue reading “Once upon a bad Christmas”
Once upon a bad Christmas
Chapter 30 Ignoring the surrounding activity, I relied on my memory and walked purposefully until I reached what appeared to be a study. Gently placing the car seat down with my still sleeping son inside, I took a seat in the chair, carefully scanning my surroundings. The room was a seamless blend of modern functionalityContinue reading “Once upon a bad Christmas”
Once upon a bad Christmas
Chapter 29 “The method used long ago though effected was incomparable to now,” I replied softly as the car finally passed the orchard and appeared in an area where vegetables were grown and people wearing wide brim hats and sunprotecting cloths, boots and gloves with their desired tools were tending to them. “The tools IContinue reading “Once upon a bad Christmas”
Once upon a bad Christmas
Chapter 28 I frowned a bit remembering some things, even though I had my confinement, I still had about a year for my body to fully heal and be cleaned even if it was a natural birth it was still my first, it will take less than a year and by then I will beContinue reading “Once upon a bad Christmas”
Once upon a bad Christmas
Chapter 26 “They are her people, loyal to her, and she is among the last from the Mi and Saint Michael family, clinging to the remnants of their legacy.” Zhorin said just to give his opinion even though he was the busiest among them, a voice of reason amidst the rising tide of emotions. ZhengriContinue reading “Once upon a bad Christmas”
Once upon a bad Christmas
Chapter 25 Zhugri is the second son from the Hui family. A man once seen as his rival became his brother, with their emotion shared through a bond. Unlike his older brother he was awakened first but remained calm, he had been around Vanity Saint Michael the most and understood that acting is something thatContinue reading “Once upon a bad Christmas”
Once upon a bad Christmas
Chapter 18 Notice: blended POV From the void, a form appeared, shimmering with an energy that both attracted and repelled. “You were once tasked with the responsibility of overseeing numerous matters without intervening, serving as both the giver of life and the provider of death, a delicate balance you were meant to uphold. You wereContinue reading “Once upon a bad Christmas”
Once upon a bad Christmas
Chapter 15 Notice: This disclaimer is provided to ensure respectful consideration of real-world individuals and organizations. While inspired by some actual events and societal structures, all names, characters, places, incidents, and timelines mentioned within this chapter/book are entirely fictional and products of the author’s imagination, created for narrative purposes within an alternate world setting. AnyContinue reading “Once upon a bad Christmas”
