Chapter 1368: Chapter 1219: The True Protagonist

No, no, no! You can’t do that!

As he watched the slim girl’s eyes spark with a sudden desire to cook, and felt her familiar method of handling his chicken leg, the terrified Pure White Holy Mother panicked and began to struggle desperately, casting a pleading glance towards Leon.

I’m still useful! I’m still useful! You can’t do this to me!

"No, no, she’s not bought to be eaten."

Stopping his sister’s enthusiastic offer and rescuing the trembling Pure White Holy Mother, Leon said with a bit of a helpless smile:

"It’s a bit complicated, basically, she just looks like a chicken, but in fact... never mind, it’s too troublesome to explain. Anyway, she’s not ready to be stewed yet. You can put her in the kitchen for now."

"Alright..."

Upon hearing that this big fat chicken couldn’t be cooked, the sparkle in the slim girl’s eyes dimmed considerably.

Taking the relieved Pure White Holy Mother from Leon and skillfully wrapping a plastic bag around the chicken’s rear to prevent her from making a mess, Anna hadn’t even called out when hurried footsteps came from the inner room.

"Big Brother!"

With a cry of joy, the door to the inner room burst open from inside, and the long-unseen Melanie was the first to charge out, taking three quick strides and diving headfirst into Leon’s arms.

"Big Brother, you’re finally back! Boo hoo hoo, I missed you so much!"

Big Brother missed you too.

Seeing Melanie, who for the first time didn’t immediately ask for a gift, instead shaking her little head and snuggling into his arms, a tender look crossed Leon’s eyes. He ruffled her hair and chuckled as he spoke:

"You’ve grown quite a bit. Before I left, you seemed to be just up to my waist; now you’re nearly up to my chest... By the way, have you done today’s homework?"

"Big Brother!"

"Just kidding, your homework for today is canceled. Big Brother says so! Even if your sister Anna disagrees, she has to give me this face today!"

With a domineering wave, right in front of the helpless Anna, Leon forcefully canceled the homework quota for the two troublemakers, and with a smile in his eyes, he glanced at William who had followed them out from the inner room and nodded in satisfaction.

"Not bad, not bad, looking more like a proper person than before! Want a hug?"

"..."

Faced with his big brother’s invitation for a hug, a hint of interest flashed across William’s little face, but after hesitating for a moment, he sighed, slightly regretfully shaking his head as he spoke:

"Better not, I’m not a six or seven-year-old kid anymore. Throwing myself into your arms and acting spoiled... uh..."

No matter if you’re six or ten, you’re still my brother. If Big Brother wants to hug, then hug it is!

Catching the little adult William and pulling in the slightly embarrassed Anna for a solid hug, Leon finally relaxed the long-tensed nerves since leaving the current reality.

Home is the best~

After soaking up the feeling of home, Leon released his siblings from his embrace and looked up at Veronica who was leaning against the inner room’s door, smiling at him.

Spotting Veronica’s moist eyes, understanding that she wasn’t coming over not because she wasn’t thinking of him, but because she voluntarily left space for the "Ryan Family," a surge of tenderness welled in Leon’s heart as he quickly stepped forward to hold her hand.

"You’ve slim... uh... had it tough."

Examining the Queen, who not only didn’t lose weight but was more voluptuous than in memory, Leon smacked his lips, full of emotion as he spoke:

"All these years..."

"All these years you’ve been away, after a vote, the Ryan Family has decided to remove you from the family, and I’ve been appointed as the Family Head."

"Huh?"

Surprised by Veronica’s statement, Leon froze for a moment and then tentatively asked in confusion:

"Removed means..."

"Removed means Anna and Melanie are now my sisters, William is now your brother, and the owner of this apartment is under my name. If I’m unhappy, you might end up moving out to stay in a hotel tonight!"

Having stated her claim to the Ryan Family’s ownership, with an expression of half-smile and eyes either joyful or angry, the Queen gritted her teeth and questioned:

"Leon, be honest with me, what have you been doing these past years?"

"???"

...

"Aunt Veronica, don’t be angry with Father, it’s not his fault."

Stretching out chubby little hands to comfortingly pat Queen Veronica’s irritated eyes, the baby in the swaddling clothes spoke earnestly:

"Father is not currently cheating; on this world line, he should have only one wife, loyal to you unwaveringly."

At this point, the baby hesitated, glanced at Leon’s bewildered eyes, and then somewhat uncertainly added:

"Of course, I’m only referring to now, and only this world line. I can’t guarantee anything beyond that."

"?????"

No... what the hell are you saying? You were born to Veronica, why are you calling her aunt? Also, what the heck is a world line?

Feeling that if he let this explanation drag on any longer, he might actually end up sleeping in a hotel today, Leon hurriedly touched his son’s forehead amidst Queen Veronica’s grinding teeth.