“Who knew that Zoey had a background like that?”
“The old woman is the sister of the current leader of the Great Family of Westford! She can totally speak for the Westfords!” Minka exclaimed.
Levi was stumped by Cora’s identity as well.
“Enyo, it seems like there’s no need for you to stay any longer by my side since the doctors from the Southford were at a loss about my condition either,” Levi said to Minka, seizing the chance that presented itself.
Nonetheless, Minka was still on the fence. “But your body’s condition improved, right?”
“Yes, that’s right. My body has been healing but the progress is slower. I think it’s because there are still remnants of the Blood King Palace poison in my body. I’m afraid it will be impossible for my body to recover if I do not rid my body completely of it!” Levi said.
Actually, the poison had long been eliminated from his body.
He just wanted Minka to find out more about the poison so that he could pinpoint the culprit who betrayed Erudia.
As expected, Minka said, “Sure, I will personally investigate more about the Blood King Palace poison. I wish you a speedy recovery! That being said, I’m still going to be in charge of your safety. My guards will protect you from any impending harm.”
“Sure.” Levi scratched his nose.
At least Minka is not physically around.
Her guards are much easier to deal with anyway.
Meanwhile, at the Lopez residence.
Zoey noticed that her family members came home and asked, “How was it? Nothing happened, right? Grandma, you didn’t hurt Levi, right?”
“That Levi guy is so damn frustrating! He has the audacity to hide behind a woman’s skirt!”
“He used to leech off Zoey, and now he’s mooching off that Enyo! Is he thinking to spend the rest of his life depending on women?” Aaron berated.
Cora shook her head. “I did not do anything to him. Enyo was protecting him. That woman dared to even stir trouble with the Westford just to protect that guy!”
“What did Levi say then?” Zoey asked anxiously.
“He said nothing and hid behind the woman. What else could he say anyway?” the others replied her.
Zoey’s face sank upon hearing the reply.
She was most concerned about Levi’s attitude, but the man did not appear to have any.
Meanwhile, Cora noticed her granddaughter’s distressed manner and said, “Zoey, I set a rule for him.”
“What?”
“I forbid him from seeing you and Forlevia until the day when he’s worthy of being your match—the princess of the Great Family of Westford.”
“What? What kind of achievement do you envision in mind?” Zoey was dumbstruck.
“He has to be the God of War, at the very least, like he used to be. I will let him take the two of you away, no questions asked by then,” Cora replied adamantly.
“Huh? How is that possible? It’s even a miracle if he could recover from his current condition. It’s almost impossible that he’s going to be able to retrieve his God of War title!”
Zoey was starting to get exasperated at her grandmother’s unrealistic expectations of Levi.
“This is a rule that I’ve laid down as a member of the Great Family of Westford. There’s no taking it back! Why bother when he didn’t even voice out for you when you felt indignant, even supporting that woman blatantly in front of you?”
“I…”
Zoey then recalled the things that Minka had done with Levi’s silent consent.
She gritted her teeth and said, “Okay, Grandma. I’ll listen to you. This will be his punishment.”
However, Zoey regretted it moments after she agreed to her grandmother’s terms because it practically meant that she might not be able to reunite with Levi for the rest of her life.
After all, Cora did have the ability to separate them forever.
Forlevia, however, seemed unfazed and smiled sweetly. “Mommy, don’t worry. Daddy will be able to see us soon.”
