He transformed into that mature and reserved man who came back from M Nation, shielding her behind him.
Aurelia Shaw's emotions were complicated. She originally wanted to protect everyone around her, yet she still allowed Viscount Johnson to become someone with experiences. Although he was bound to mature eventually, this kind of maturity, born from emotional conflict and feeling powerless after struggles, was different from the richness of experiences maturity brings.
Clearly he was right by her side, yet she still... Aurelia sighed silently in her heart.
As if seeing through her thoughts, Mason Nightshade pinched Aurelia's chin, gently kissed her tender lips, and said, "It's not your fault."
With a hint of a mocking smile at the corner of his mouth, Mason Nightshade said, "He's a grown man, so what if he goes through some things? Why treat him like a Princess and overprotect him? It's not good for him, dear."
