Damien Gray playfully bit her lip, "I've only ever heard of a ten-month pregnancy, never one that lasts a year or two! You don't really think I don't know even that much, do you?"
Morgan Shangguan raised an eyebrow. "Do you think the two in my belly are ordinary children?"
At her words, Damien Gray frowned. That was true! Could it really last a year or two? That would be outrageous!
His gaze fell on Morgan's belly. Damien Gray warned coldly, "I'll give you one month. If you don't come out, you'll face the consequences!"
Morgan rolled her eyes and ignored his childishness. She shoved the medical book back into his hands and said, "You'd better focus on your medical studies!"
Julian Ji walked into the garden and, seeing the two of them together, couldn't help but pause. He'd met Damien Gray before, but never seen him so close with Morgan Shangguan.
Still, Julian Ji believed Morgan Shangguan was free to be with whomever she chose; it wasn't his place to interfere. So after a brief pause, he composed himself and asked, "Guildmaster, did you need something from me?"
Morgan Shangguan nodded and asked, "How are things between you and Marjorie?"
Julian Ji hesitated before replying, "Still the same as always." It hadn't been long—how could things change so quickly?
Damien Gray couldn't help but chuckle quietly. Morgan glanced at him and pursed her lips; she hadn't expected much either. One day wasn't enough for anything to happen! She'd called Julian Ji here for other matters—this was just a casual question. Did he really think she was so impatient?
Morgan Shangguan gave Julian Ji some instructions, then told him Marjorie Wan would help him, and soon returned to teaching her work.
Damien Gray stroked her hair, his face full of affection, though an unreadable emotion flickered in his eyes. Ever since Morgan became pregnant, she seemed to attract more people, and the distance between her and others had suddenly shortened. He truly didn't know whether to be happy or worried about this.
He wanted her to be happy, but deep down, he felt a little disappointed—because her happiness wasn't brought by him. He didn't like her getting too close to others; it made him feel as if his treasure was being taken away.
He laughed at himself—when did he become so sentimental?
Julian Ji asked eagerly, "What if the ruse of self-sacrifice doesn't work?"
Morgan Shangguan replied confidently, "As long as you're willing to pay the price, she'll definitely soften!" That was the voice of experience.
Although Marjorie Wan didn't have any special feelings for Julian Ji now, the five elders had always gotten along well. Even if there was no love, there was friendship. Marjorie would never be cruel enough to watch Julian Ji die!
Damien Gray graciously refrained from laughing out loud, instead burying his face in her neck and muffling his laughter. Morgan Shangguan pushed his head away and warned, "No laughing!"
Even so, it seemed she had already sensed something. Her eyes flashed as she squeezed his hand tightly.
She turned to Julian Ji and said, "And as for what I taught you last time—use it flexibly!"
Watching their tightly clasped hands, Damien Gray pulled her closer, a smile and a hint of resolve in his eyes. No matter what, she was his—no one could take her away, not even their baby!
Julian Ji frowned. Last time? Was she talking about the 'handsome man tactic'? Or those shameless moves, like a forced kiss? He couldn't help but glance at Morgan Shangguan again. Why did he feel the Guildmaster had changed?
After sending off the seemingly contemplative Julian Ji, Damien Gray hugged Morgan Shangguan and burst out laughing. Morgan rewarded him with a pair of dramatic eye-rolls. Was it easy for her? As Guildmaster, she even had to handle her subordinates' love lives!
Of course, she'd never admit she meddled out of boredom!
Damien Gray shook his head, still smiling. "Mo'er, not everyone can succeed with those tricks!"
Morgan Shangguan sighed, "I know."
Damien Gray smoothed her hair and raised an eyebrow, "Then why do you keep teaching them? Is it just because you're bored?"
Caught red-handed, Morgan wasn't embarrassed at all. She nodded and frowned, "It really is a bit boring. You're the one who won't let me go out!"
She couldn't help but frown again. Honestly, she wasn't the restless type—but now she had a restless one in her belly. As soon as it woke up, it started making trouble, making her want to join in the fun too!
Morgan Shangguan frowned, reflecting—was she spoiling them too much?
For once, Damien Gray felt a little sympathy for Julian Ji. Why did he have to run into a pregnant Morgan Shangguan? How unreliable!
Morgan poked his cheek and pouted, "What's with that look? Don't act like I'm corrupting people! Julian Ji really needs to do something—it doesn't have to be perfect, even awkward is fine, but Marjorie needs to feel his feelings. Otherwise, with how silently he suffers, they'll never end up together, not even in the next life!"
Damien Gray smiled and said, "Those tricks really aren't suited for Julian Ji!"
Morgan Shangguan knew her subordinates' personalities well. She glanced at him and said, "He's an honest man. Not everyone is as crafty as you!"
Damien Gray raised his eyebrows and laughed softly, "If I weren't crafty, how could I have won you over?"
Morgan didn't bother arguing. She sprawled in his arms and pleaded, "Shang, I'm really bored! Let's go out for a walk!"
Looking at her expectant eyes, Damien Gray bent down and kissed her lips, frowning, "Even with me here, you're bored? You never said that before. Could it be that now you have a baby, you're starting to dislike me?"
Morgan was waiting for his agreement, but saw him pick up his medical book again, completely ignoring her. She frowned, narrowed her eyes at him, and said in a low voice, "Damien Gray! What do you mean by that?"
Damien Gray shifted his gaze back to her face, hugged her reassuringly, and said meaningfully, "Mo'er, you want your freedom soon too, don't you?"
Seeing the flickering light in his eyes, Morgan Shangguan asked warily, "What are you planning?"
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