The Villainess Redeems Herself, The Beast Husbands are in a Daily Love Battle-Chapter 164: Guessed Wrong

He originally wanted to fight for a bit more dignity for them.

Even if it was just to stall for time, it would have been fine.

Yet before he finished speaking, Selene Kane’s face instantly turned cold.

She slowly stood up, brushing the lint off her skirt.

"Since the Osborne Family has spoken, it means they have already planned their way out. Whether they propose the separation unilaterally or directly divorce me, I accept. I won’t contest it, nor will I make a scene."

She paused, her gaze shifting to the gray sky outside the window.

"But before they get rid of me, I’ll get rid of them first. The initiative should never fall into others’ hands."

Heath Langdon bowed his head, his shoulders slightly slumped.

"Female Master, I didn’t mean that... I really didn’t mean to make things difficult for you... I just..."

He didn’t finish, nor did he dare to continue.

No matter how clearly explained, the pain wasn’t his.

She was the one suffering, betrayed, stabbed in the back.

Anyone who had been deceived by their dearest ones would feel a knot in their heart, wouldn’t they?

Other travelers to this world often have systems bestowed upon them, receiving spaces, divine skills, or heaven-sent treasures at the start.

But what about her?

Her system was ridiculously useless, with few functions, and it was especially sensitive, frequently warning her "not to excessively interfere with the host’s emotional line," "prohibiting unauthorized use of system permissions."

She didn’t even dare to say a few more words, fearing that one day the system would act up and create a child for her out of nowhere.

The life she’s leading now is even more tiring than her life as an office worker in her past life.

"I’m done eating."

She suddenly stood up, no longer glancing at Heath Langdon.

"Go deal with the Osborne family’s butler. Agree to whatever conditions they propose. There’s no need to argue or bargain."

"If they refuse to leave, first try persuading them kindly, be polite, and don’t give them any leverage. If persuasion doesn’t work... then directly call in the guards to escort them out. They’re Caleb Shaw’s personal soldiers, they’ll know how to handle it, but won’t show mercy."

Heath Langdon stood in place, looking at her with a complex expression.

After a long while, he nodded lightly, his voice raspy, "Female Master, I understand."

He knew it very clearly in his heart.

He was just a Beast Husband surviving under her protection.

Without the ability to survive independently, what right did he have to worry about anyone else’s situation?

It was already a great kindness for her to still be willing to speak to him, to keep him by her side.

If one day she finally grew tired of him, unwilling to keep him...

Where could he possibly go?

At least the Osborne Family might still accept him and his son.

But if he lost the bond that was his child.

Once kicked out, even a dilapidated house on the street might be out of reach for him.

Worse yet, he might end up being targeted by those so-called "Female Protection Societies," forcibly taken away and locked up in some damp, dark place.

He didn’t dare to imagine such an outcome.

So, he chose to yield, to remain silent, to comply.

As long as the Female Master was willing to keep him for another day, he would follow her, never leaving her side.

Selene Kane squatted down at last, reaching out to rub Alza’s fluffy head.

She chuckled softly, "Be good, find a place to sleep on your own. Tonight, big sister and Langdon have some couple matters to deal with."

Heath Langdon’s face flushed deep red all of a sudden.

Why did she suddenly say something like that?

This wasn’t like her at all!

But Selene Kane winked at him with a smile, her lips slightly upturned.

"I’ll head upstairs first, once I’ve washed up. I’ll be waiting for you in bed."

"Snap!"

With a crisp sound, the plate slipped from his trembling hands.

The Female Master... finally... finally cares about him again?

This time, no matter what she wanted to do, how she wanted to mess with him, he must hold on, never letting her down.

He squatted on the ground, his fingers still slightly trembling.

Obviously, they were just a few fragments of broken porcelain, but he took ages to pick them up.

One piece, two pieces...

At this moment, the fox in the corner leaped lightly.

In the next instant, it transformed into a human shape, silently squatting in front of him.

Alza, dressed in a simple white robe, had a handsome yet stern face, not saying a word, merely extending a hand to help him pick up the shards one by one from the floor.

And Heath Langdon, though keeping his head down, couldn’t help but let a smile curl at the corners of his mouth.

The usually gentle and slow Evan Sinclair and Ethan Sinclair, their eyes were slightly watery at this moment.

On normal days, standing side by side and chatting softly, their warm and tender smiles were enough to warm one’s heart.

But now, the two sat facing each other, backs straight, eyes downcast.

Neither was willing to be the first to speak.

"Is the Female Master unwilling to see us? Then could I trouble Mr. Langdon to call for the young masters?"

Heath Langdon nodded, his voice gentle yet tinged with weariness.

"Please sit down and have a drink of water first, take a moment. They’re quite stubborn; we’ll have to wait for their emotions to pass a bit before they can speak properly."

How could the butler be in the mood for drinking water?

Lady Lynn, upon hearing that Evan Sinclair and Ethan Sinclair had returned, immediately urged him to come retrieve them in person.

He had heard about this earlier on.

For some reason, Miss Kane had angered Your Majesty, though it was later confirmed she was safe and sound.

But Lady Lynn did not relax, instead growing more anxious, her urging becoming more relentless by the day.

The children had finally settled down, and life had just calmed a little, yet now another storm was brewing.

Everyone knew, Miss Kane’s current situation was delicate, a single mishap could trigger a greater storm.

"I’m not going back."

Evan Sinclair and Ethan Sinclair initially thought that as long as they didn’t go out or speak and pretended nothing had happened.

This matter would pass quietly, dispersing like smoke as usual.

But this time, the butler was determined, resolute in taking them away.

"We’re not leaving."

Ethan Sinclair also spoke up, his voice slightly trembling but still stubborn.

"We are the Female Master’s beasts; what does it mean to return to our parental home? Outsiders would only laugh at us, saying we were discarded and couldn’t even protect our home."

Heath Langdon rubbed his temples, furrowing his brows.

Previously, he always feared they would sneak away.

But now, it was his turn to persuade them to leave, which had indeed become the hardest task.

"Listen to me, the Female Master in her previous anger never kicked you out; there must be difficulties this time. She hasn’t said a word about abandoning you. Most likely, Lady Lynn misses you and is worried that you’re not eating well or sleeping well outside, just wanting you to go home for a few days to fulfill some family duty."

Evan Sinclair turned his head away, ignoring him, staring only at the gray sky outside the window.

"We only returned home a short while ago, stayed just three days before being sent back. What does it mean to go again? Whenever they want to fetch us, we go; whenever they want to send us back, we leave? Are we objects?"

The two of them clutched the bed sheets, their knuckles white, like two children reluctant to get out of bed, refusing to let go.

They knew Heath Langdon too well.

He was soft-tempered, kind-hearted, unable to bear seeing them upset.

As long as they coaxed a bit, shed a couple of tears, and pleaded quietly, he’d surely soften and shield them from everything.

But this time, they guessed wrong.