I had heard Annelise mention this before, but hearing about it again, Selena was still a bit puzzled.

Why did Lark want to keep the Mayfield Family confined and let them all stay in Westport?

In today’s society, it even seems a bit absurd.

Yet Lark did just that.

She’s been doing it for over ten years.

Could it be that Lark also knows about The Godsbane Organization’s matters?

Otherwise, Selena really couldn’t think of any reason for Lark to shut off the Mayfield Family.

After all, among the families of Fell Beasts descendants, the Mayfields were second only to the Norwood Family.

Selena put away her inner doubts and looked over.

"Do you... like staying here?"

Selena asked Annelise.

Annelise heard her question and hesitated for a moment before slightly nodding.

"I like it."

She solemnly said.

"It’s much livelier here than in Westport, and... being a celebrity is pretty good."

Annelise’s eyes sparkled with light.

She really seemed to love this career.

Or perhaps it was more like she was enjoying it.

Seeing the expression in her eyes, Selena suddenly understood.

It seemed her initial decision was right.

Sterling, who was beside them, tugged at her hand.

Selena looked over, puzzled. "What’s wrong?"

She asked softly.

Sterling’s eyes flickered slightly, "I didn’t know you were so close with the Goodman Family’s only heir."

His tone was inexplicable, carrying a hint of displeasure.

Selena didn’t notice the awkwardness in Sterling’s tone, and upon hearing it, she explained with a smile, "I knew him since childhood. Miles used to stay with the Rivers Family when he was young. I spent some time with him and Timothy every year."

Sterling raised a hand and gently pinched Selena’s cheek.

He didn’t use much strength, but Selena’s skin was so delicate that even a light pinch left faint red marks.

Sterling paused when he saw those red marks and withdrew his hand.

"You call him brother."

He continued.

"Hmm?"

Selena was a bit puzzled, "He’s just like Timothy is."

After saying this, Selena belatedly realized Sterling was jealous.

"..."

She glanced speechlessly at Sterling, who was sulking and staring at her.

"It’s just a title, and you’re jealous?"

Sterling’s eyes showed a bit of grievance, and his tone turned melancholy, "You’ve never called me brother..."

He glanced at Selena as if accusing her.

"..."

Selena was momentarily speechless by his words, ready to argue but fell into his deep blue gaze.

At that moment, those eyes were watching her with a sense of grievance.

"...Then would it be okay if I call you that?"

Selena’s heart softened instantly.

Sterling leaned in and whispered in Selena’s ear.

"...Call me somewhere else, like in bed."

When saying this, his voice was low and hoarse, laced with a seductive allure.

His eyes were fixed unblinkingly on Selena.

Selena’s eyes widened slightly at his words.

Seeing Sterling’s serious gaze, seemingly not at all like someone who had just said something suggestive.

Selena’s face couldn’t help but turn slightly red.

She pushed Sterling away with a glare, "What are you thinking about?!"

After saying this, she pointed slightly downward at her belly.

"There are two people watching you here!"

Sterling glanced at Selena’s belly and chuckled lightly.

He seemed quite uninterested in the two new life forms.

But when Selena looked at him with a threatening gaze, he immediately toned down his smile and blinked.

"I looked it up, after three months we can..."

Sterling’s words were cut short when Selena pinched him hard on the waist.

He grinned slightly in pain.

"Shut up!"

Selena glared at him with a warning look.

"Don’t even think about it while I’m pregnant!"

"...???"

Sterling was momentarily stunned, and upon realizing it quickly tried to appease Selena.

"I’m sorry..."

Sterling admitted his mistake straightforwardly.

After all, enduring ten months was out of the question for him.

Selena was just saying it out of frustration earlier, but seeing Sterling obediently admitting fault amused her.

She cast Sterling a sideways glance, "Hmph."

With a light sound of disdain, she turned her gaze away.

And saw Annelise sitting on the couch not far away.

She was looking in their direction with an introspective gaze, and Selena could even imagine a little fire ignited in her eyes.

"..."

She almost forgot Annelise was there.

So while they were flirting just now, Annelise saw it all?

Even though Selena was thick-skinned, having a young girl witness that scene was embarrassing. No matter if she heard their conversation or not, Selena couldn’t help but feel a little shy.

She lightly coughed, trying to change Annelise’s focus.

Annelise spoke up in a faint voice, "When a dog dies, no couple is innocent..."

Her gaze was pure, and she was accusingly staring in Selena’s direction.

"..."

Selena’s mouth twitched slightly.

"You’re quite good at surfing the internet."

So quickly picking up online slang.

Annelise let out a haughty hum.

Sterling snickered and pulled Selena into his embrace.

He spoke nonchalantly, "Why care what a child says?"

"..."

Annelise was stunned for a moment, then realized the ’child’ Sterling referred to was her.

She roared inwardly in protest.

She’s an adult! She’s an adult! She’s an adult!

But intimidated by Sterling’s authority, Annelise could only shrink her neck back, not daring to speak up in retort.

Selena, nestled in Sterling’s arms, found Annelise’s indignant but silent demeanor amusing.

Sterling seemed to have left quite an impression on Annelise’s heart.

Thinking this, Selena felt a bit sympathetic towards Annelise.

"Don’t scare her out of it."

She nudged Sterling with her elbow.

Sterling innocently looked at Selena, "I didn’t scare her."

"..."

Selena’s mouth twitched slightly.

You don’t need to scare her, just sit there and she’ll photoshop an entire narrative.

During their playful banter, Miles and Lark had finished their discussion outside and came in.

As soon as they entered, they drew the attention of the three people in the living room.

Selena looked over.

Then she saw Miles walking ahead while Lark remained by his side.

Upon entering, Lark appeared hesitant for a moment but then reached out and held Miles’s hand.

After Miles paused for a second, he took Lark’s hand into his own palm.

Receiving Miles’s response, a bright smile reminiscent of a maiden’s first love flashed across Lark’s face.