My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash and Hera) novel Chapter 2075

Then, he turned toward the emptiness behind him and yelled, “Hey! Are you in yet?! You keep telling me to hurry up, but you’re the slowpoke!”

Just then, a light beamed onto Alfius’ face.

He instinctively turned to where the light was. Sunny was standing there.

“Sunny?” Alfius called her name out weakly.

“My apologies for rushing you, Mr. Mosley. I was too impatient.”

“It doesn’t matter. What's important is that we made it in time," Mosley said as he freed himself of his bondages.

“Let me think… Five minutes. My barrier can probably maintain the world as it is for five minutes. All the best.”

Mosley spread his arms wide after he finished speaking.

The two were then separated from Morin.

“You! What did you do?!” Morin asked in a panic.

“That’s a good question. If a piece of trash like you can create an illusion barrier, so can I.”

“You!” Morin reached his hands out once more.

However, his arm went right through Mosley’s body.

“Sorry, but I’m in spirit form now, and that’s how I brought that girl in. You only managed to lay your hands on that girl because I was too slow. You’d better stay put and wait for the five minutes to go up. If not, I’ll eat you.”

…

Fireworks went off and lit up the night sky. Their brightness made the stars seem dimmer than they actually were.

Alfius and Sunny were sitting on the bench, gazing at the fireworks. Their beauty was short-lived.

Sunny sighed. “They're so pretty, still as beautiful even when you watch them again.”

“That’s right. I see them too,” Alfius said gently as he gazed at Sunny’s face.

“I’m sorry. I should've watched them with you… But…”

“You’re a man. Why are you crying? Don’t be silly. I did everything I could to meet you because I knew it wasn’t your fault. Alright, stop crying.”

Alfius nodded.

Then, he turned in his seat, and the two continued watching the fireworks.

Sunny rested her head against Alfius’ shoulder, and he pulled her into his arms.

“Sunny…”

“Shh,” Sunny said softly. “Let’s continue watching for a while. Just a little while more. Just a little…”

…

Alfius had tear streaks on his cheeks when he opened his eyes.

Mosley, who was beside him, also opened his eyes.

Alfius bade his thanks before the two began making their way toward the tallest building. That was where the president of the Shadow Warriors resided!