Chapter 167. Shadow of Death

Looking down, Mia let out an exasperated breath. "Yes. I've been trying to ignore it. But, for some reason, my heart keeps asking to prepare for the worst.”

Holding his lover's shoulders, Julian aligned the gaze. “All these wishes will surely come true. We will live long, and so will our children. Now, smile! The bride-to-be must not be sad or people will think that you're forced to marry me.”

Not wanting to disappoint the man, Mia pushed up the corners of her lips with hope. "If I look sad, it's not because I was forced to get married, Julian, but because I'm sorry we didn't do it earlier."

"Wow! Now you're good at stringing words, hm?" the man whispered while stroking his future wife's cheek.

"Yes. I learned it from you," the girl answered, trying to hide her worries.

After a faint laugh, Julian kissed his lover's forehead. "Good night, Mia. Have a nice dream! Don't think about bad things anymore."

"You too," the girl replied quickly. She d