Maintaining her kind persona

After a hearty breakfast, Crystal and Harry sat on the sofa basically killing their time by playing games whereas Asher just watched their interaction.

After a while Asher looked at Crystal and asked, "Don't you have work to do?"

Crystal glanced at him dismay, "What? Am I disturbing you? Should I take Harry and leave?"

Asher was speechless at her questions, he didn't mean to ask her in that way and what does she mean by take Harry and leave. For God sake Harry is his biological nephew and he took the responsibility of taking care of him. But Asher still replied with a poker face, "No."

He kept his answer simple and short. There is no way he can win against this woman in this lifetime.

Crystal smiled in satisfaction, "Good boy"

Asher just shook his head and ignored that pair of mama hen and baby chick.

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After a while Crystal got a phone call and after glancing at the caller, her expression changed. She got up and prepared to leave the ward. Harry didn't notice her expression but Asher did. Nothing can escape his sharp eyes. Still he didn't meddle in her affairs and let her be.

After Crystal walked out of the ward, she closed the door behind her. Her eyes turned freezing cold before answering the call. She placed the phone near her ear but didn't take the initiative to speak first.

On the other side of the phone a man's voice came and he said coldly, "I'm expecting you to be ready. Your marriage is on the 14th of June. You have a month and a half to prepare.

Crystal still didn't reply and waited for him to spout his next words. She knew he wasn't finished. He hasn't spouted his threats yet.

As expected the man stated again, "You know the consequences of defying me. I won't leave anyone this time. Don't expect mercy from my side."

Crystal laughed at that, " I know dear father, I'll finish it properly this time. It will be absolute chaos. Or Should I call you Mr. Xavier Villin, this time I'll end this once and for all."

Xavier was slightly stunned when she called him father. He doesn't know why but his hair stood at its end, listening to her sweet voice.

It looks like she really grew up and became a big devil he always wanted to compete with. Good, It's good It's going to be a great show.

Crystal hung up the phone and her hands were balled into tight fists. Just then she caught a figure coming towards her from her peripheral vision.

She turned towards him and waited for him to report first. Yes he's the captain of her Asura team 1.

"Boss it seems they are adamant on killing both of them. Our team was able to deal with the first 2 batches of their men. But now it seems they will come prepared." the tall man reported.

Crystal snorted and ordered, "I understand Ben, stop them until tomorrow morning. And there are some things you need to take care of at night."

Crystal briefed him about the things he needs to take care of. After listening to he carefully Ben replied, "Yes Boss" and he went back to his post.

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Crystal walked back to the ward and sat on the sofa silently. Contemplating about her future actions.

Asher and Harry looked at her in worry. Asher somehow felt that it is something related to him. So he waited for her to arrange her thoughts.

Crystal looked up and watched the uncle and nephew pair staring at her in worry. The expressions on Asher's face somehow made her feel good. It seems he isn't as heartless as she perceived him to be.

She cleared her throat and started, "We need to move out tonight. You and Harry are in danger if you stay here. I'll take you to my place no one will be able to find you until you are recovered. It seems these new people, your enemy arranged are quite powerful. Some of my family members are injured while protecting you. Don't worry though they'll not die"

A sharp glint flickered through her eyes as she remembered their injuries. She'll definitely pay them back tonight.

When Asher heard her, worry flashed in his eyes. He didn't expect her to take him too, knowing the danger that came along with him. After all they are after his life not Harry's. But he was still thankful and didn't reject her kind gesture. He nodded and said, "I'll follow your arrangements."

Crystal nodded at his obedience and explained her plan briefly. After listening to her Asher still informed him about his enemies so that she won't regret taking him with her.

Asher stated, "I don't know if you know this but I have a lot of enemies coming after me. Don't regret taking me in later because now that I'm at my lowest some people will try to do everything in their power to kill me.

Crystal stared unblinkingly at him, amazed at his honesty but then she turned towards the another presence in the room and looked at Harry and said, "Baby close your ears please~"

Harry obediently closed his ears and Crystal turned towards Asher and said proudly, "Do you think I'm foolish enough to not know about your enemies. I have a lot of enemies too Mister, you don't have any idea about the number of people I've offended along the way. It doesn't matter if one or two factions are added to my enemy list. You should be worried about yourself by being under my care. Don't worry though I won't let them harm you and my baby."

Asher, "..." Is she trying to act cool right now.

Asher cleared his throat and said, "What's the need to let Harry cover his ears?"

Crystal smiled and said, "I don't want to ruin my kind image in my baby's head"

Asher, "..." Your non-existent kind image is already destroyed when you ruthlessly killed four people in front of him.

Asher didn't speak his mind though. Worried about his safety under her roof. She's quite petty and vengeful she'll definitely exact her revenge for saying the truth.

Crystal ignored him after that and walked towards Harry and picked him up and kissed his innocent face. He looks too cute obediently covering his ears. Harry immediately blushed at this closeness and just let her be.

Crystal and Harry stayed on the sofa where Crystal told him some cool stories from her past. While Harry just awed at her listening attentively.

Asher just smiled at the silly pair of mama and child and shook his head. Unknowingly he has been smiling a lot after meeting her. Harry also changed from a gloomy child to a bright sunny boy.

They just didn't know how long they would be able to stay with her. Or what awaits them when they return home.

Home or more like a house made up of bricks and blood. If he had a choice he would've left already but they will haunt him even on his death bed.