My Only Love: The Targeted Heiress

Now Cathy knew the first-generation Alpha and Zero were direct descendants of Savannah Paxton. But the next generation did not necessarily come from the descendants of Savannah Paxton. They make a person Alpha or Zero if that person sincerely cares for their miss, no matter if one was from Paxton or not.

The first generation 'Alpha' was Savannah's fourth child, and Kinsey Paxton was a second-generation 'Alpha.' He was Savannah Paxton's grandson. While the first 'Zero' disappeared without a trace, they, therefore, raised someone to become the second Zero. Until now, Zero II has never appeared, and no one knows his existence. Likewise with Alpha III.

"So, Alpha Zero is currently working together to protect me?"

"Hm. But what they do is very different. They work together, but they are never seen together. Their way of working is very different. Alpha only focuses on protecting while Zero attacks or destroys." Vincent explained.

"And you joined Zero's team?" Cathy glanced back a little to see her husband's face. It seemed Cathy doesn't like it a bit when Vincent joins the team whose job is to destroy the enemy.

"I had no choice back then," was his short reply without further explanation. "Sorry."

Cathy smiled. "I thought you wouldn't apologize again after receiving my forgiveness? Why are you saying sorry again? I'm more interested in hearing other words you want to say."

Vincent did not understand what his wife was saying. He tried to dig his memory if he ever said something to make his wife throw this request.

"Don't you remember you wrote me a letter? You used to say the word 'Sorry.' You are also sorry because only 'sorry' you can say. At that time you also gave me a music box. There is a scene of us both dancing near the lake. You don't remember?"

Vincent's smile widened. Of course, he remembered, only he never expected his wife would remember it in such detail.

If previously Vincent still had concerns that Cathy would leave him, now he was no longer worried. He should have realized it and felt sure that Cathy loved him as much as he did. But there was still a concern that sooner or later, Cathy would hate him.

When Cathy stopped him from leaving, she said he was the only one Cathy loved; at that time, Vincent was sure Cathy would not leave him. But just as the girl wanted to know what happened nineteen years ago, a sense of anxiety crept over him.

Vincent felt somewhat relieved to find Cathy feeling unchanged after hearing the story of his past. But he didn't really feel peaceful as he wanted.

Over the past dozen years, he has experienced stress that has never been shown to his family or friends. Every night he would have nightmares, and the image of Chloe's bloodied body always haunts him. 

Since he got the news of Chloe's death, a part of him died with that woman. The empty hole within him was filled with guilt mixed with deep regret.

However, he never showed it nor expressed his true feeling to his family. He did not want to make his mother worry to the extent cry every night, like when he was in a coma state for months.

Ever since he fell in love with Cathy, ever since he decided to win over her, his life felt much lighter. He felt the empty hole slowly recover in Cathy's presence.

After revealing what happened in the past to Cathy, Vincent decided to get out of this heavy pressure. Hence, he proposed to her. He asked the girl he loves to marry him.

He knew his advances were too sudden. Vincent also knew he had become very selfish, but when he heard the answer he wanted to hear, Vincent didn't care anymore.

And now Cathy described in detail the memories of the two of them at the lake. Not only that, Cathy even remembered the time when they had a 'date' every day when he tried to woo her.

Vincent knew his feelings toward the girl at the point of no turning back. He knew Cathy was his whole life and his breath, but he did not expect Cathy's feelings to be as great as him.

Vincent cupped his wife's cheeks closer to him and kissed the girl's sweet lips. At first, Cathy was surprised but returned the kiss happily.

Cathy felt something different with this kiss. Not like this afternoon when they kissed at the altar or in the room earlier. This kiss... she couldn't find the right word to describe it. But her feelings were filled with limitless joy and happiness when Vincent kissed her. It was as if it was the perfect moment, and she could feel his love through his sweet, gentle kiss.

Her heart trembled with immeasurable blissfulness, causing her tears to fell off without realizing it. When their lips fell apart, Cathy opened her eyes and saw… Vincent was also shedding tears.

"Thank you," whispered Vincent. "Thank you." then Vincent kissed her again... this time more burning than before.

Only then did Cathy understand the meaning of this kiss this time. She also understood the 'word' Vincent wanted to convey. She had even heard that word this afternoon when the man proposed to her.

'Thank you for being born into this world, thank you for reappearing in my life, and thank you... for making me feel complete again. In this world, nothing can replace your position in my heart, and I love you very much.'

Cathy's touched tears flowed as she remembered the man's words.

"Thank you for loving me." Vincent continued in the middle of their kiss, making Cathy smile blissfully.

They were still kissing for a few minutes under the sparkling starlight, dancing in the middle of the night. Only after they contented with the view of the stars, they decided to come back.

After descending from the attic, a strong wind managed to blow a white cloth covering something. Vincent realized it and looked at that 'something' making him smile.

What is that 'something'?