Cinderella waited for a while but didn't see Honey taking the initiative, so she simply grabbed Honey's hand and led her into the manor.

Gerry watched as the two figures walked away and sighed, then with a swift stride, he walked into the manor.

Cindy dragged Hani through the flower beds and fountain, past the rose hedges and sprawling rose gardens, leading them to the backyard where they usually played with Alpha.

In the garden, Lily held a red rose in her hand and was inserting it into a vase. When she saw Xian Diti La approaching, she quickly put on a smile.

"Lily, Alpha won't be coming today, so there's no need to prepare anything," Xian Tila called out loudly, then forcefully pulled Hani forward.

"This is my little brother!" Xian Tiria's tone rose high, as if showing off a new toy she had acquired. "From now on, he is the Second Young Master!"

Hani felt the intimacy in Xiantirila's words, and a slight smile formed at the corners of her mouth.

Little brother...

Lily puzzledly put down the flowers and squatted down beside Xian Tiraela and Hani. She politely smiled at Hani, her brows and eyes filled with tenderness. "So, what is the name of this little master?"

"I..." Hani glanced at Lili and helplessly lowered her head.

"Call her Hani!" Xian Ti Rui picked up Hani's hand and presented it to Lily, shaking it. "This is the name I came up with!"

"How can Young Master casually give someone a name?" Lily, in a state of confusion, habitually assumed that this was just a prank by Young Master, while Hani was also a young noble from another family caught by their own Young Master.

After all, in the past, our young master has never done such things before.

"I didn't just say it casually! 'Honey' doesn't mean sweetheart! It's so cute!" Cindyrella retorted confidently.

It was very fitting for Hani, she had a pitiful appearance that made people feel sorry for her.

At this moment, the soul of the toddler control expert, Xian Di Rui La, is burning fiercely.

Children, they are all angels.

Except for certain Alpha Dog.

Lily shook her head helplessly, stood up and smiled at Cinderella.

"Lily brought the desserts for the two young masters," she said, and then Lily gracefully departed.

Cinderella let go of Hani's hand, causing Hani to immediately panic and lift his head. With his innocent and flustered big eyes, he stared at Cinderella. Meanwhile, Cinderella gently cupped Hani's face, which had little flesh, and met his watery sapphire-like eyes.

Hani tightly clasped her palms, looking at Xiantila in front of her with a fierce expression on her face, feeling extremely panicked.

Scared...

"Neh, look into my eyes." Cinderella pinched Hani's face, forcing her to look at herself, looking at Hani's flushed eyes. Cinderella declared forcefully.

"From today onwards, you are my little brother. Understand?"

Hani trembled and nodded. Cinderella was extremely satisfied with Hani's response. Instantly, a friendly smile appeared on her face, which was actually incredibly brash and deserved a punch.

"So, in the future, you must call me 'Brother'! Brother will always protect you!"

Brother... protect...

I also have someone to protect me...

But what does "protection" mean...

Hani looked at the boy in front of her, whose smile revealed his teeth. She silently released the hands she had tightly clasped in her palms, and her trembling body gradually relaxed. The initial uneasiness was completely alleviated by this arrogant smile.

"Okay, big brother." Hani, with her soft and sweet voice, called out affectionately as she leaned against Xian Tirira's palm, her tears rolling down her cheeks and onto Xian Tirira's hand.

Cool and refreshing...

Pfft, an arrow descended and hit the red star directly.

It's like a spoiled milk cat...

Cinderella was so adorable with Honey's clingy little gestures that it made her sniffle with delight.

So cute! So adorable! Like an angel!

"What's wrong, big brother?" Hani looked puzzledly at the heavily panting Cinderella. Cinderella shook her head frantically, then pulled Hani into a tight embrace, messing up her already disheveled hair even more.

Wow, holding you feels really soft, your hair is also soft, and your voice is soft too. Hani, how can you be so cute and soft!"

The light-hearted man who was giving the teacher a beating in front of the female lead is definitely not you!

Hani, embraced tightly by Xian Dilara, felt a bit overwhelmed, her hands hanging awkwardly. As she was forced to lift her head, her gaze fell upon the resplendent Duke's mansion, gleaming under the enveloping sunlight, utterly free of any shadows.

Nestled in the embrace of the person in front, the temperature was slightly high, warming the hearts of those who were touched by it.

Big brother...

Note: In this translation, the word "brother" is used instead of "big brother" as it is more commonly used in English.

I also have an older brother now.

And my older brother will also protect me...

Hani lightly leaned against Xiantirila's shoulder, with both hands gently resting on Xiantirila's still-soft belly.

"Brother, will you protect Honey forever?"

"Hmph, alright, alright! I'll protect you for the rest of my life!" Xian Tirilla answered without any hesitation, her hands not staying still as she reached out to ruffle Hani's head once again, vigorously rubbing it.

So soft... Kids are truly the best!

Cinderella was still unaware of how much trouble her life would be brought by this promise...