The youthful girl, wearing a cute maid outfit and revealing a sweet smile, almost made Alex mistake it for having walked into a pink world.
Alex looked at the gently smiling Xiao Kou in surprise, his brows suddenly furrowing, "Xiao Kou, what's going on?"
An unbelievable thought flashed through his mind: could it be that Freya abused Xiao Kou while he wasn't home?
Xiao Kou seemed to know what he was thinking. She shook her head and said shyly, "Mommy Feiyan is very good to me, but Xiao Kou feels too useless, so I begged her to let me be a maid, responsible for doing housework and taking care of Brother."
Upon hearing this, Alex felt his whole body relax. That was great; the thing he feared most hadn't happened.
He felt at ease, walked into the house, patted the little maid's head, and said gently, "Don't be like this. We're all family; there will be a housekeeper to do the chores."
In the past, housework was generally done by hiring hourly workers. Freya only busied herself with cooking or washing their clothes every day; Xiao Kou didn't need to do any work.
Xiao Kou shook her head and said softly, "But Xiao Kou wants to do something. If I'm too idle, I don't feel used to it."
Alex was silent for a long time, and finally nodded, "Alright, have it your way."
He didn't force Xiao Kou; she still needed some time to get used to the unfamiliar environment.
Xiao Kou smiled beautifully. Then, she lifted her skirt slightly, looked at his feet, and said shyly, "Brother, you must be tired. Let Xiao Kou serve you."
Alex thought she wanted to help him take off his shoes. He hesitated for a moment but agreed anyway. Regardless of everything, Xiao Kou had already moved into this home, and Alex wanted to build a good relationship with her; he didn't want her to feel neglected.
Therefore, he would try his best to satisfy any of Xiao Kou's not-too-excessive requests.
However, what Xiao Kou did next shocked him, and he was almost stunned, unable to react.
Xiao Kou knelt in front of him with a devout expression.
"Xiao Kou, don't do this..."
After some chaos, Alex finally stopped Xiao Kou's reckless actions. He sat on the sofa, fuming, while Xiao Kou, who had just stood up from the floor, pursed her lips and stood in front of Alex with her head bowed, just like a primary school student who had made a mistake.
"What are you doing? Who taught you to do this kind of thing?"
Alex was somewhat heartbroken. He couldn't imagine that this girl, who looked incredibly pure, would actually do such a thing, and he wondered what she had gone through all these years.
Xiao Kou was a bit panicked and also a bit aggrieved. She said in a low voice, "Mommy Feiyan said you like it this way."
"I like it this way?" Alex looked shocked, "You listen to whatever she says? She actually instigated you to do this kind of thing!"
While shocked, he was also furious. He hadn't expected that Freya would be willing to let Xiao Kou get this close to him—no, that she would actually instigate a pure young girl to do such a thing; it was truly heinous!
Probably seeing that he was angry at Freya, the girl explained in a panic, "It's not Mommy Feiyan's fault. It's what Xiao Kou wants. Xiao Kou wants to serve Brother like this."
Her small face flushed with a layer of rosy red, looking delicate and dripping with charm. Her eyes looked softly at Alex, "Mommy Feiyan told me that the three of us should build a happy family together. Xiao Kou is very grateful that she can accept me, and I am willing to do anything for Brother."
Alex's expression was complex. He had thought that Freya was joking before; he hadn't expected that she was truly willing to accept Xiao Kou, and even willing to share him with Xiao Kou.
Freya came over upon hearing the news. Seeing the state of the two, she knew what had happened. She smiled sweetly, snuggled up next to Alex, and said softly, "What's wrong? Why so angry? Didn't you want to see me and Xiao Kou get along harmoniously? Xiao Kou is also doing this for your own good. Don't be angry, okay?"
Her slightly heaving chest brushed against his arm. Alex felt very pleased, but he still kept a straight face, "But you can't teach her to do this kind of thing. What has this become? Did I bring Xiao Kou back just for this?"
"Yes, yes, yes. I know you dote on Xiao Kou and don't want to treat her like this. But you have to think about it—she is willing to be treated by you like this. If you don't accept it, that's what really hurts her."
Freya smiled and agreed, appealing to his emotions and reasoning with him.
Alex was almost persuaded by her. He looked towards Xiao Kou. Xiao Kou also nodded vigorously, her large, dark eyes staring at him with anticipation—anxious, shy, and determined. The windows to her soul revealed the young girl's current mood completely.
Alex's heart softened, but he was still holding on. A voice deep in his heart was reminding him, causing him to be unwilling to desecrate those once-pure and beautiful memories.
Freya's lips were already against his ear, her breath like orchids as she said, "Are you willing to let Xiao Kou go find someone else? Girls always have to marry when they grow up. Are you willing to see her lying in the arms of a strange man?"
Alex thought of that scene and only felt very uncomfortable in his heart.
Freya smiled, her gaze turning to Xiao Kou, a strange look flashing in her eyes, though it vanished in an instant. She gave Xiao Kou a look. Xiao Kou understood, and with a blushing face, took small steps forward and knelt in front of Alex again.
Alex's brows furrowed again immediately, but Freya immediately hugged him tightly, pressing her hot, delicate body close to him, and said coquettishly, "Just let it be. Stop struggling. We will be together forever."
She pressed her red lips onto him.
With the two of them joining forces, Alex retreated in defeat.
It wasn't until Freya took over the baton from Xiao Kou that he suddenly jolted awake. He gripped Freya's arm tightly, stared at her intensely, and shook his head.
Freya was startled, then immediately smiled, "Are you worried about the organization behind me? Suling should have warned you."
"How do you know?" Alex was surprised.
"Because..." Freya smiled mysteriously, "The thing you are worried about no longer exists."
She straightened her body in his embrace and glanced behind her.
Alex looked in the direction of her gaze and saw An Suling entering from outside the door. She walked up to the three of them, looked at Alex with gentle eyes, and said:
"My organization and the Terror Crocodile organization destroyed each other. I faked my death to escape. Now, I am the only one left in the organization who knows Feiyan's identity. From now on, I will also live under an assumed name. Feiyan will no longer be in danger. You can do whatever you want to her."
"Did you hear that? I'm free! I can do whatever I want. Now, I just want to be with you forever, Alex!"
Freya cheered. Taking advantage of Alex's daze, she hugged him tightly. Alex didn't move; he seemed stunned by this news.
Freya rubbed against him in his embrace, then lifted her flushed face to gaze into his eyes, touching his face with deep emotion.
"Call me Mommy."
Alex didn't react.
Xiao Kou snuggled over and whispered in his ear, "Brother Xiao Ke, agree to Mommy Feiyan. She is so good to you, and Xiao Kou likes her too. Let's be together forever."
An Suling also sat down on his other side, her small hand resting on his chest, and tempted him, "Yes, be with us forever."
Alex's gaze swept over their faces one by one, his expression complex. He sighed, "This dream is very good, but it's time to wake up."
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