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Chapter 11 Feeling Dizzy  

The inside of the exquisitely modified car was soon filled with delicate seedlings covered in soil and numerous packets of seeds. They had not only bought strawberry seedlings and sunflower seeds but also various common vegetable and fruit seeds. It was a fruitful shopping trip. 

At home, Keira asked the butler to bring the usual gardening tools. Then, she started working on her small garden plot with the children. 

Mr. Gruz watched nervously, only relaxing when he confirmed that Keira wanted the tools not for attacking but for gardening. 

“Mrs. Byrom, just tell me what you wish to plant, and I’ll do it for you, Mr. Cruz wiped the sweat from his temple. He could not help but feel surreal seeing Keira dressed in sportswear, digging the soil with the children. It was as if the sun had risen from the west, or maybe the sun was about to fall from the sky. 

*Mr. Cruz, you can focus on tidying up the yard. I want to let the children experience the joy of sowing, Keira replied, brushing away stray strands that fell before her eyes. 

Landon’s face was smeared with dirt as he dug holes diligently. At the same time, Luna stood beside him, placing the seedlings in the holes. Then, Lucien helped refill the holes with soil. 

The children cooperated well. Although their clothes were covered in dirt, everyone, even the usually cold Lucien, had smiles on their faces. They had never experienced this before, especially not with their mother. 

Keira gently instructed and helped them as they planted their favorite vegetables and fruits. Then, they watered the seedlings and seeds before eagerly waiting for them to grow. 

Seeing Keira’s tender gaze, the children began to look forward to their future with her for the first time. 

When Victor returned, he found them all in the garden. 

His delicate and adorable daughter was now covered in dirt. Landon and Lucien’s sweatshirts were also stained with dirt, with Landon’s being the worst. Landon had dirt on his bangs and looked like he had just crawled out of a ditch. 

Victor furrowed his brow as he approached with big strides. 

Keira heard footsteps behind her and turned around. She saw Victor in a camel–colored trench coat walking towards her. “Torry!” A big smile appeared on her face. She stood up suddenly, but her vision went black. 

The expressions of the three children quickly changed from joy to panic. “Mommy!” Their voices were filled with fear. Seeing Keira swaying unsteadily, Victor dashed forward, too anxious to notice the swirling dust at his feet or his shiny shoes sinking into the mud. He caught Keira carefully in his arms, holding her tight 

“Kay!” His voice trembled, feeling as if his breath had stopped. 

Keira felt Victor’s coat was cold as she rested against his chest. So, she instinctively lified it and leaned against his soft sweater. rubbing against it like a cat and murmuring. It’s all your fault!” 

“I was so happy to hear your voice that my head felt dizzy from excitement!” Her soft voice sounded in his ear. Victor carefully stabilized her before asking. “Are you feeling sick? Should 1 call Otto over?” 

Keira initially planned to take advantage of Victor’s warmth, but the mention of Otto caused Keira to nearly bounce off Victor’s arms. 

“No, no need.” She smiled awkwardly, stepping back from Victor’s embrace. Then, she glanced at the three worried children behind her. She pulled Victor closer by his shirt collar and whispered, “I don’t want him to accuse me of being too affectionate in broad daylight again. 

Victor was rendered speechless. 

“How about returning to the house and resting a bit?” He frowned, looking at Keira as if she were a precious treasure. 

Keira brushed off the dirt she got onto his coat earlier and chuckled. “I’m fine now. I just got up too quickly.” 

Then, she turned around, holding Victor’s hand, and proudly showed him the results of her busy afternoon with the children. 

“Daddy, we planted strawberries, tomatoes, sunflowers, and many vegetables!” Luna happily walked up and showed off her work to Victor. 

Landon, not to be outdone, proudly puffed out his chest. “Luna and I planted the beans over there. Mommy says we did a great job!” 

Victor could not help but feel surreal as he looked at Keira and the children before him, smiling and laughing. At the same time, the scene was so precious to him that he feared losing it. 

That was until Lucien suddenly stood before Victor with hands on his hip, saying with slight disdain, “Daddy, you stepped on my cherry tomato seedlings” 

Keira looked at Victor’s stunned expression and could not help but laugh. “Look, you crushed Lucien’s cherry tomato seedlings. You have to make it up to him.” 

While speaking, she handed him a bag containing seedlings. “Here, fix what you’ve damaged!” 

It was Kiera’s first time planting fruits and vegetables with the children, so she bought extra seedlings just in case. 

When Mr. Cruz came to the garden with several bodyguards, he was dumbfounded to see Victor taking off his coat, rolling up his sleeves, and planting cherry tomatoes under Keira’s guidance. 

The children took the drinks the servants brought and drank them greedily. 

While helping Victor, Keira imagined how the seedlings they planted would grow.. 

“In the future, we can pick the vegetables from here daily. The children will also get to enjoy the freshest fruits. Keira’s face radiated contentment. 

Victor pursed his lips when he heard the word ‘future. His eyes flickered with affection as he gazed at Keira’s face. 

She’s making plans for the future. That means she wants to have a future with me, right? 

“Okay,” Victor replied softly. 

Victor was never one to say much. Thus, Keira did not expect him to respond to her musings. She asked without thinking, “What did you say?” 

“I said our future will be as you expected,” he replied. 

He was dressed in a dark sweater, and his usual sharpness was absent from his features. Instead, his presence exuded gentleness. His voice was low and slightly husky, brushing against her ears pleasantly. Furthermore, he looked solemn, as if making an eternal vow. 

Keira stared at his handsome face and the way he solemnly promised. The image overlapped with the memory of him rushing into the fire with her. Back then, he was in so much pain, yet he managed to force a smile and asked. “Can you not reject me in the next life!” 

Her heart was filled with anguish, threatening to shatter into countless pieces. 

Keira hurried to him. Seeing her, Victor instinctively placed his soil–stained hands by his side, afraid of dirtying her. She embraced him tightly, and when he wasn’t looking, she discreetly wiped her tears on his sweater. 

“I hope you will always and forever be by my side!” Keira looked up. Her eyes sparkled like stars. 

The sky appeared incredibly blue after the rain, and the air felt refreshing. 

Time seemed to freeze as Keira and Victor looked into each other’s eyes. However, Keira’s jarring ringtone shattered the peaceful atmosphere. 

Keira took out her phone, and the word ‘Joe‘ flashed on the screen, prompting Victor’s eyes to darken with turbulent 

emotions.