Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 2197

If Louise and Thalia hadn't cleared the air earlier, the latter might've thought her mother was deliberately trying to humiliate Adam.

She knew better than anyone what weighed on her husband's mind.

Ever since she had returned from the alternate world, Adam had started dressing younger, became more sharply groomed, and more self-conscious. He was worried that people might think he wasn't good enough for her.

And now, Louise had to go and poke right where it hurt. How was that different from cursing him to an early grave?

This time, Louise didn't back down under Thalia's protest. Her gaze remained fixed on Adam, unwavering and sharp. He wasn't the least bit offended by the question, but it had clearly touched something deep.

These were questions Adam had wrestled with long ago, ever since learning the truth about who and what Thalia really was.

Back then, the uncertainty had eaten at him. But that was over two years ago. Now, his answer was clear.

"I understand what you're trying to say," he said, calm but resolute. "The greatest difference between humans and demons is time. You live for several millennia. We live for decades, if we're lucky.

"And because my time is limited, that's precisely why I can give her everything—every moment and all the love I have to offer."

Perhaps because Edmund had been brought up multiple times today that for a fleeting moment, Louise saw his face again in her mind, speaking those same words to her.

"I know we can't spend the rest of our lives together because of my lifespan. But while I still draw breath, you, Louise Wynthorpe, are the only wife I'll ever have. I will honor you and love you."

Another one of his vows echoed in her mind. "I can't walk your whole path with you, but even a part of the journey with you is worth everything."

Her lashes lowered, hiding the flash of memory in her eyes. At last, she decided to stop making things difficult for Adam.

"Stretch out your hand." Louise suddenly piped up.

As Adam reached out, her long tail switched behind her. With a swift movement, a small box was curled up from behind the screen.