Sterling Norwood, through the bedcovers, planted a gentle kiss on Selena Kensington’s stomach.

"Get some sleep."

He whispered softly before stepping out of the bedroom.

Selena lay in bed, contemplating Sterling’s gesture just moments ago.

The corners of her mouth couldn’t help but turn upward into a smile.

She placed both hands on her belly, "Your dad loves you both very much..."

She murmured.

Initially, Selena was worried that Sterling might not accept these two unexpected children.

But she soon realized she was worrying for nothing.

Sterling just wasn’t good at expressing himself, and considering the potential harm the babies might cause Selena, he hadn’t clearly expressed his feelings.

But actually, deep down, he was anticipating the arrival of the newborns.

Thinking this, Selena slowly slipped into a dream.

When she awoke within her dream, she found herself back in that dark space once more.

She was instantly startled.

This was the place where she had met Esther Jennings before.

Selena seemed to have realized something and turned around abruptly.

There she saw Esther Jennings standing behind her, smiling so gently.

"Great-aunt..."

Selena murmured softly.

Ever since Esther forcibly expelled her from this space, Selena hadn’t seen her for a long time.

Esther said nothing but walked over.

She raised a hand and placed it on Selena’s belly.

Whether it was an illusion or not, the tenderness in Esther’s eyes seemed even heavier and more genuine.

"You and the baby will be safe."

After a long while, Esther lifted her head slowly and said softly.

Selena was stunned.

This was the first time Esther spoke about something unrelated to the Clan of Celestial Masters.

In previous conversations with Esther, Selena had learned about the Heavenly Masters of the Ancient Times. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

If a Heavenly Master cultivated to the peak, they possessed the ability to read the stars and foresee the future...

Esther was the most gifted of her generation and was hailed as the hope of the Clan. So did she possess such abilities...

Selena quickly looked at Esther, opening her mouth to ask, but then saw Esther slowly lift a finger to her lips, "Shush."

She blinked.

Selena instantly understood and asked no further.

Yet her heart was filled with great amazement.

No wonder Esther was considered the hope of the Clan; such terrifying talent and intuition surpassed even some of the Heavenly Masters of the Ancient Times.

This formidable ability was lost at its most brilliant moment.

Perhaps it was heaven’s jealousy of virtuous talent...

Selena’s concerns about the future began to ease significantly.

Amidst these events, Selena’s greatest worry had been whether her child would be in danger.

If Esther took the time to say this, it meant the child would be fine.

Switching topics, Selena asked, "Great-aunt, there’s something that’s been troubling me."

Esther smiled gently at her, "Speak."

Selena raised a hand, tendrils of golden light twined around her fingertips.

"Will my Heavenly Master Power pose a threat to the descendants of Fell Beasts?"

Esther’s expression remained unchanged, like a machine that answered all questions. "Since you haven’t undergone systematic cultivation, your Heavenly Master Power is only threatening to the heirs of Fell Beasts who have not awakened."

Selena’s expression remained the same, but her eyes grew deeper.

"What about ordinary people who’ve stolen the Fell Bloodline..."

Listening to Selena’s words, Esther’s eyes flashed briefly.

Her face gradually took on a new expression.

Sacred and solemn, "Impurities can definitely be eradicated."

Hearing Esther’s words, a slow smile crept onto Selena’s lips.

So Esther meant her powers were entirely the bane of those imposters.

Selena’s joy was short-lived as Esther looked over.

"Don’t be too happy yet; your current abilities are still too immature."

"..."

"That hurt, great-aunt."

But Selena was also honest with herself; she hadn’t been cultivating for long.

She couldn’t yet compare to Timothy Jennings and Miles Goodman, let alone Grandma Jennings.

Esther sighed softly.

She raised a hand, her palm facing Selena.

A powerful golden light poured from her palm, surging into Selena’s body.

Selena looked at Esther in surprise, "Great-aunt..."

Then she noticed Esther’s body beginning to take on a translucent quality.

Selena couldn’t believe it, her eyes widening slightly, "Great-aunt, I don’t need it, please stop..."

She could feel Esther infusing her with Heavenly Master Power.

Sensing the vast Heavenly Master Power from Esther, Selena finally realized just how powerful and brilliant Esther had been.

Esther’s actions didn’t stop.

"I exist within you; we are in a state of mutual replenishment."

"As long as the Heavenly Master Power exists within you, I will not disappear."

She said softly.

Hearing Esther’s explanation, Selena felt a wave of relief wash over her.

She began to focus intently on absorbing the Heavenly Master Power Esther was giving her.

*

The next day.

Annelise Mayfield was brought to the Norwood Family, looking utterly confused.

When she saw Selena and Sterling Norwood in the living room, she couldn’t help but wonder what was happening.

Since joining Stardust, Annelise had been assigned a highly skilled manager by Hugh Kensington.

The manager recognized Annelise’s potential, but Annelise was far too naïve for the people in the entertainment industry.

She was like a blank page, venturing into the industry completely unaware.

So during this period, Annelise had been undergoing various systematic training under her manager’s arrangement.

Annelise found these activities rather interesting and her days were filled with activity.

If the Norwood family hadn’t suddenly reached out to her, she might have forgotten her original purpose in coming to Aethelgard.

"Please have a seat."

Selena pointed to a nearby sofa.

Annelise sat down with a touch of apprehension.

Gazing at the silent Sterling and the mysterious smile on Selena’s face, her unease grew.

Impatient by nature, she couldn’t stay silent for more than a few seconds, "I haven’t done anything wrong lately..."

Seeing Annelise’s flustered demeanor, Selena couldn’t help but chuckle.

"Don’t worry, we’re not calling you here because you’ve done anything wrong, we just want to ask you something."

Selena spoke softly.

Annelise relaxed immediately but still muttered, "Then why do you both look so intimidating..."

"Hmm?"

Selena looked over with a smile.

"..."

Annelise quickly corrected herself, "Nothing. What would you like to ask?"

This woman isn’t someone to mess with, she thought.

Carefully considering her words, Selena asked, "Has anyone from the Mayfield Family ever gone missing?"

Annelise was puzzled by the question from Selena, yet she earnestly gave it some thought.