Ch-226

"She protects people around her," Cyrus said thoughtfully. She is just the same from her last life.

"She does…." Henry said.

"Do you know…. She still blames us for not being able to protect Reggie properly," Henry replied smoothly.

"She will stop that when she realizes that things are not in our hands," Cyrus replied.

"The problem is…. If she is angry, she will not tell us or say anything. She keeps that to herself. She gives silent treatment. I want her to say the words 'I don't like it' 'I hate it 'I am not comfortable doing it. But she never does that. She always keeps them with herself. I hope she will change at least now." Henry spoke with a sigh.

"Let's hope for the best…." Cyrus said.

"Hmmm…" He replied. There was a silence between them. Cyrus realized that they both were the same when it comes to their sister. They both love their sisters more than anyone. It's just that here Esther gets pampered while there Cyrus gets pampered. He smiled at the irony.

"She loves you," Henry suddenly said.

"Huh?" Cyrus was shocked to hear his words.

Cyrus didn't expect Henry to say those words to him. He thought Esther would take time to love them. But never thought she already feels for him. Wait! Was it Henry's assumption? Or was it real? How does he even know?

"How can you say that?" Cyrus asked with a shocked expression.

"Her actions say that. It's just that she doesn't want to accept the fact that she feels for you. She is traumatic due to her past experiences. Give her time, she will accept you," Henry said.

"I thought you hate me," Cyrus commented.

"I never hated you. And there is no enmity for me to hate you. It's just that I loathed your presence. I just have one sister, but you are trying to snatch her from me. And you succeeded. From what I can see, she is genuinely happy with you. What is there for me to say? If she is happy with you, letting her go to you is the best option. And Unlike Arthur, you are a good person. We are against her marriage with Arthur but not yours. I hope she will be happy like this till eternity," Henry said.

Cyrus smiled. He doesn't know what to say. And it's like Henry's words were like a slap to him. Cyrus realized how wrong his thoughts were.

"Let's go inside. It's getting late," Cyrus said.

"Hmm…" They both got up and got ready to leave the garden.

As they stood, the cold breeze brushed their skin making their hair stand straight. The cold breeze ruffled their hairstyle. Cyrus felt relaxed as the cool breeze calmed his mind and his thoughts. For the first time, he realized Henry was a fool who loved his sister to his death. And he realized, not only Henry, but also he was a fool, who loved his sister to his death.

Cyrus smiled at himself when he realized they both were the same. "Thank you," Cyrus mouthed, suddenly taking Henry by surprise.

Thank you… For letting me have your sister in my life. Thank You… for not complaining against me. Thank you… for accepting me for your sister. Thank you… For letting me realize how valuable my sister's happiness is. Thank you… for showing the pain of a brother. Thank you… for letting me know the struggles of a brother. Thank you… for everything. But all these words are unsaid. He said them in his heart. He only said the word thank you. Cyrus felt thankful to Henry. And he was jealous of Henry too. Because even though he couldn't hear Esther's words, he can say all her worries. But Cyrus couldn't do it. Cyrus realized that he needs to understand his sister more.

Henry just smiled at him and patted him on his shoulder before walking inside. Cyrus walked forward with small steps as he savored the moment calmly. He felt peace. Esther was walking outside with a smile on his face towards Cyrus. A smile formed on his face as he looked at her. The cold features on his face turned gentle as he gazed at his wife. Yes, 'Wife'. Now she was his woman! He liked the feeling that someone belonged to him and belonged to someone. And that someone was his wife.

"Shall we leave?" Esther asked after she reached him.

Cyrus pulled her closer and placed his hands on her waist. "I thought you would like to spend your time today here," Cyrus said as he brushed his nose with hers.

Esther was surprised when he pulled her closer and placed his hands on her waist. Due to his sudden actions, she placed her hands on his chest. She didn't feel uncomfortable but instead, she felt good. She could feel his heartbeats under her hands. A small smile etched on her face as she moved closer to him when she felt cold.

"I want to spend my first day in our home," Esther said.

"With you and Reggie…" She added shyly.

Cyrus's smile widened when he heard her saying 'our place'. Yes, it's their place. Cyrus liked the way she said 'our place'. He would be even happier if she said those three magical words 'I love you to him. He will wait till she feels comfortable around him. She was already his, he just had to warm her heart.

"Tell me again… you wanted to spend your time with me?" He teased her. He couldn't resist teasing her. She is so cute.

Esther buried her face in his chest. She knew he would tease her but didn't expect this quick.

"We will go only if you say so," Cyrus whispered in her ears, making her blush.

"I want to spend my time with you," she said. She realized she couldn't escape his trap. Esther could only fall into that trap. Instead of running away from his trap, she chose to jump in. She smirked when he stilled in his place at her bold admission.

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