Chapter 246


    Chapter 246


    Every time I see Robert, he wears a pair of headphones. When he isn''t wearing headphones, he can''t


    hear me. I''m guessing that he is deaf. I can''t believe I even called him deaf twice!


    The guilt in my heart grew heavier as Robert pressed me about the answer to his supposed ignorance.


    In the end, I hurriedly dismissed him. "Stop it. Later you and Joseph can buy some Christmas


    decorations. I will wait for you at the vi."


    Surprised, he asked, "You''re willing to let mee home with you?"


    And so, I rolled my eyes at him and grumbled, "You can refuse my request."


    I couldn''t bear to push him away.


    When Robert heard that, he beamed. "I knew you were kind."


    I stayed silent.


    Then, I went back to the vi while Robert and Joseph went shopping for Christmas decorations. I also


    asked them to buy another twenty-five Christmas gifts.


    It was almost 9.00PM, and the snow was dying down. I was busy in the kitchen, along with some of the


    other bodyguards.


    Just after dinner, Robert and Joseph came home with plenty of stuff. Then, they put on festive lights


    and mistletoe. They even put up and decorated a Christmas tree.


    As the twenty-four personal protectors could not return home, I invited them to dinner together.


    I looked at their unfamiliar faces as I began to miss the twenty-three people I once had.


    They were humans who came to me to survive, but I could not bring them peace and stability. The


    hatred in my heart grew more profound at the thought of it.


    As I toasted during the meal, I lifted my ss and said gratefully, "To the future, and even more so to


    everyone here for their dedication to me."


    Joseph hurriedly answered, "Miss, this is our duty."


    My lips twitched as I stated, "Thank you for being willing to stay with me."


    Their presence gave me warmth.


    I tilted my head back to drink the wine. My throat was burning, and my head was dizzy. Robert, who


    was at my side, noticed something was wrong, so he lightly reached out to support my waist and


    asked, "Are you okay, Ree?"


    I nodded my head as I put down my ss and said, "I''m fine."


    After dinner was over, it was almost 12.00AM. I took Joseph''s gifts into the bedroom, and Robert


    followed me and sat on the bed.


    I didn''t bother talking to him, so I took out boxes to wrap the gifts. Everyone had the same luxurious


    gift.


    Another twenty minutes passed after wrapping, with ten minutes until Christmas. I let Robert send the


    gifts to Joseph and the others for me.


    Robert obeyed and took the gifts as he went out.


    My head hurts a little. It must be from Shawn''s kick. He''s strong, so my consciousness began to blur


    after the kick. I didn''t evenst long before I passed out! When I woke up, I was stabbed in the


    abdomen. Colin said Shawn did it, and I was in disbelief!


    I closed my eyes andy on the bed. It didn''t take long for Robert toe back into the room. Hey


    beside me and asked softly, "Not feeling well?"


    Without opening my eyes, I reminded him, "Personal space."


    However, Robert countered softly, "But I''m your older brother."


    I had noeback to that.


    We did share a mother, but we were not rted by blood. Plus, I did not want to ept him as my


    family.


    I turned my head to look at his delicate face and saw his headphones. I wanted to ask him something


    but was afraid of hurting him.


    Hence, I shut up and let Robert be.


    Roberty beside me and did not disturb me. Less than two minutester, the fireworks went off


    outside the window and bloomed in the ck sky in a ze of glory.


    It was stunningly beautiful but lonely.


    At this time, I thought of Shawn.


    He was the grandest firework in my life but also the most bitter, lonely, and cold firework.


    I sighed as the sadness in my heart became overwhelming.


    On the side, Robert suddenly asked me with great interest, "Little Renee, do you know what the alias of


    fireworks is?"


    He called me little Renee again…


    I yed along and asked, "What''s the alias?"


    "Prostitute! Didn''t prostitutes be called fireworks in ancient times? They are pretty, but they die young,


    just like these fireworks dissipate in the blink of an eye. That''s why one refers to the fireworks as cold."


    As Robert grew up in France, it was customary for him to misunderstand some domestic cultures. And


    so, I exined, "Prostitutes are not fireworks, but their refuge is like a firework."


    "They are not the same?" Robert questioned.


    "You live in France. Is your name France too?"


    My analogy was straightforward, so he instantly understood as he removed the headphones from his


    ears and closed his eyes, saying, "I''m going to sleep."


    I called out to Robert softly, but he didn''t respond.


    I called his name again, and he still didn''t respond.


    In the past, I would think he was ignoring me.


    However, I could finally conclude that he was deaf.


    I got up, ced thest gift on his side, and softly wished him a merry Christmas before leaving the


    room.


    Presently, Joseph was ying cards with the other bodyguards.


    They got up abruptly as they saw meing out.


    I stood in the doorway and looked at their young faces with a pang in my heart, but there was


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    Then, I pursed my lips and said, "I''m giving you all a day off so you can go home and spend Christmas


    with your parents. Meet here at 3.00PM tomorrow to leave for Irnd. This will be a dangerous


    mission. Be mentally prepared."


    Anthony used GPS yesterday to find out the approximate location of WT. More urately, it would be


    Colin and the others. They had yet to be heard from since they went to the Irnd borders.


    It was obvious they were all hiding in Irnd.


    At this moment, Anthony was still checking their exact location.


    Even if Anthony couldn''t pinpoint their exact location by the next day, it would be easy to find WT in


    Irnd. I would get the news if I had united with the local forces. However, there would be damage on


    this trip. I could not guarantee that the twenty-four present would return alive, but I could ensure that


    they would never be sacrificed passively by the enemy.


    They answered me in unison, "Yes, Miss."


    Joseph put down his cards and came to my side. I then instructed him softly, "Anthony is ready. You will


    contact the Xenos Family''s forces abroad. You must do your best to be safe and minimize damage!


    Also, is this how Shawn used to live?"


    He always puts himself in harm''s way. Why do I feel sorry for him even now?


    When I was about to stop Joseph from replying to me, he hurriedly said, "Miss, the bodyguards


    selected this time are those who used to work directly under Mr. Xenos, so your operation this time is


    just our daily routine! We have often traveled with Mr. Xenos everywhere and have also gone deep into


    the European hintend. Moreover, we have been wounded, bled, and seen countless deaths. We


    have long been aware that life and death depend on fate. So, you should not feel pressure; treat it as


    an ordinary outing. It will only take a few hours to restore peace."


    Joseph understood the fears in my heart.


    I was afraid I would not be able to take them home.


    I bit my lip in silence, and Joseph suddenly asked me boldly, "Miss, do you know what Mr. Xenos'' world


    is like?"


    He didn''t know that Shawn stabbed me, so he dared to bring up Shawn in front of me actively.


    "How is his world?" I asked softly.


    "Disaster and glory go hand in hand."