The Ming Clan

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William held the child in his arms.

"How about her, did she have fever last night?" he asked, pointing at the other baby.

"No. Just Soleil." Yuyu replied.

William checked the baby and put him back on the high chair.

"It's his teeth. Don't give any fever medicine. Just use a towel or forehead patch for babies fever. This is just a phase." He told them.

"I did not know that he has fever." Sandy commented.

"We haven't seen each other until now!" Yuyu joke but it was true. She herself was also immersed in her experiments.

"Thank you for the meal, this is the first time I tasted a soup so good like this." William commented as he received his second serving of soup.

"Nana Luo's soup was embedded in the bloodline of the Whites." Sandy proudly said.

Yuyu agreed as she gave it to her children, and nana Luo blushed.

"By the way, one of these days, there will be some construction in my place. I have a broken wall that needs repair. What time do the children sleep? So I can adjust the time of work for the workers." William was able to keep the table harmonious until the end of the meal.

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In spite of the bitterness in Ming YaoFeng's heart, he still waited until the man left. He was not able to fix the audio of the connection so he was still not able to hear from the other end without the ear splitting feedback.

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That night, Sandy can't help but feel guilty. William did not really leave her. He just had a misfortune. She wonders how she can send back her sister and the children in China to keep them safe from whoever is behind Will's situation.

She went to see her sister who just put the twins to sleep.

"Sis," she called.

"Shhh, let's go outside." Yuyu walked out with Sandy.

"I have been so busy since the day I came back. We can get back the money as soon as I finish my work." She explained while guiding Sandy to the study room.

"How was home? Do you want to go back and bring the kids to see their father?" Sandy asked.

"You know that as much I want to, I can't." Yuyu sadly retorted.

"Why risk your chance of having a complete family with just a threat. Besides, you already showed your sincerity by signing the divorce agreement. I don't think they can do anything to him or threat you with anything anymore since the two of you cut ties." Sandy explained logically.

Yuyu thought for a moment.

"You have a point. But why do I feel like you want to get rid of us?" she teased. "Does my sister want some alone time with her old flame?" she smiled meaningfully.

Sandy blushed. "We broke up long ago and he's already engaged!"

"The way he looked at you is like he's ready to settle any time." Yuyu honestly commented as she cleaned up the table.

"Let's just see where the road will take us." Sandy said casually.

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Another week passed and Yuyu was able to arrange where hacker 28 will find the product that she created. It was a special gas that can make people unconscious within the ten meter radius from the caster. According to her calculation, the effect will only last for ten minutes. Just enough time to run or hide in case of emergency.

She dared not to add the time duration to avoid accidents in case it will be used against her or her family. Even the substances are organic and non toxic to children.

What kind of underground chemist will think of children for that project? Only her.

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Sandy's schedule was changed into a daytime shift.

She was surprised that her partner was not present. Never did it cross her mind that a surprise was waiting for her when she came home at the end of the day.

She was turning her keys when someone from the balcony caught her attention. The man was on the phone but was intently looking at her.

"I missed you."

"I have a surprise, inside your room. Don't scream."

"I'll see you." William eyed her meaningfully and Sandy can't help wondering, 'why does it feel like he's talking to me?'

Her heart raced as she got inside the house and poured herself a cup of water.

She can't help but be nervous. Although he was talking on his phone, she dared not go to her room and instead, went to the children's room and took a bath. She calmed herself. He cannot make any surprise in her room as nana Luo or Tania will inform her.

Sandy sighed as she pulled out a new bath towel from the drawer and headed to her room.

She closed the door and turned on her fairy lights. Everything was white and there's no surprise. She was somehow disappointed. Her eyes caught something on the wall. She came closer and studied it. Something has changed with - she almost screamed when the wall moved!

It was converted into a door!

William was smiling at her surprised face.

"Surprised?" he asked as he came close to her and wrapped his arms around her.

Sandy felt like there is something wrong and she cannot agree with this.

William let go of her right before she could protest and cupped her face into his hands.

"I'm sorry. This is the only way we can meet for now to keep your family safe. I will be able to uncover what happened to me and who's the master mind. I just needed some more time. So I can protect all of you." He said sincerely as he looked at her eyes.

Sandy was touched with his efforts and gave him a nod and a smile.

She was not expecting that he would give her a light kiss after that.

It was a quick kiss but both of them took a step back. They kissed before but it's not as magical as what happened just now.

William turned and went to his room without closing the secret door.

Sandy was left dazed.

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Another week passed and Night received Yuyu's transfer of money. He was back on track and one of the projects is ending. He will be able to put back the balance in the company.

Sandy and William always had their nightly rendezvous. They chat, watch movies or sometimes play games. They were able to enjoy the time they were together even though they have a stranger's treatment on the outside.

One rest day, Yuyu and Sandy agreed to go out shopping and to get the twins some supplies. They were already going home when Yuyu bumped into an old lady.

They stared at each other for a long time. She's trying to recall this person but she cannot point her fingers on it. The lady walked a few meters when she remembered something.

She turned back and Sandy followed behind.

"Yuyu where are you going?" she asked.

"Hurry, we will talk to that old lady. I think I know her." She rushed and caught up with the woman.

"Excuse me Madam, are you called Duchess Armelia?" Yuyu asked nervously.

The woman smiled. "I was Duchess Armelia."

Yuyu was not able to keep her cool and blurted "How did you escape the clan?"

She knew that the young maidens then all wanted to escape the destined power. She was only nine when she was asked to memorize the names of those royal blood princesses and nobles that will come of age that year and Duchess Armelia was one of the maidens who wished to disown her position.

The woman eyed her as if asking who she is.

Yuyu on the other hand does not know if it's safe to tell her who she is.

"Don't worry. The clan is gone." The lady said after seeing her hesitation. "The rightful heir to the throne has broken the balance and rules dispersing those who want power and setting us, the noble ones, free. We are free! I am now married and have five children."

"No more power? No more threats? Are you sure?" she confirmed.

"You look younger than me. Don't worry. We are all free. Here, take a look." Armelia showed Yuyu her phone.

It was a photo of her family. Some photos of graduation in a normal school, and some are birthday celebrations.

"Look at these," she swiped her wechat and showed her the other princesses living normally. Some are artists, others have their own business; there was even someone selling flowers. "Everyone was able to live their dreams. Are you also in the bloodline?" she asked.

Yuyu stepped back.

"No. I am not royal blood." she said. The lady felt offended that she was not trusting her. "I am the little girl who banished Ming Quinhao's son." she eyed her seriously.

The woman embraced her tightly.

"Thanks to you! Thank goodness you are safe and normal too!" she let go of her and grabbed a pen and paper.

"This is my wechat. If you want to catch up with normal women like us, find me. I have to go, we have a school program today!" She happily left them.

Yuyu and Sandy exchanged looks.