Sebastian truly could not imagine the scene where he would point at someone older than his own father and calmly say:
"This is your grandson."
Just picturing it sent chills down his spine.
Goosebumps erupted all over his body.
If that ever happened, he would rather be beaten to death or jump off a building than let his father find out the truth.
Fortunately—
Maeve, and the child in her belly, were a completely different matter.
There was no need to hide anything.
So Sebastian spoke decisively:
"Maeve, get ready. This afternoon, come with me to visit Mother."
He silently added in his heart—
This might even be a pleasant surprise for Father.
After all, the birth of a Xiao family successor was not a small matter. The family had to know.
Not long after, a loud voice echoed through the estate:
"Old Xiao, come home quickly! Sebas found a girlfriend and got her pregnant—!"
"What?!"
"Fuck—!"
"Is that real?!"
"How is that even possible?!"
Once Sebastian informed his mother about Maeve and the baby, the news grew wings.
In less than an hour, the entire Xiao family knew.
As if prearranged, relatives from all directions gathered at the grand Xiao family manor.
When Sebastian led Maeve inside, he immediately froze.
Before he could react, Maeve was completely surrounded by a group of Xiao family women. Without a word of explanation, they dragged her away into a side room and began whispering excitedly.
Sebastian himself didn't escape either.
Cousins closed in from all sides, teasing, congratulating, and bombarding him with curious questions about who this girl was.
Today, Maeve wasn't wearing her iconic battle armor.
Instead, she had changed into simple, comfortable casual clothes. Her temperament became gentle and fresh, resembling a refined girl next door.
For a moment, many people didn't recognize her.
But—
When the cousins finally realized that Sebastian's girlfriend was Queen Maeve—
Every smile froze.
Envy. Jealousy. Hatred.
It was as if everyone had swallowed an entire lemon in one bite.
"Damn… that's Maeve?!"
"What?! My goddess?!"
"You stole my idol and got her pregnant—how are you still alive?!"
"No—this can't be real, wuwuwu—!"
Some emotionally fragile cousins howled like wolves, unable to accept that their pure white moonlight had already been claimed.
"Chao, tell me the truth—did you abuse your authority for personal gain?! I despise people like you the most!"
Second Cousin nearly ground his teeth to dust, screaming internally why he wasn't the Speaker of the Superhero Council.
As Maeve rose into the ranks of top-tier superheroes, more and more people had noticed her.
Strong. Beautiful. Clean.
No scandals. No rumors.
Cold and distant.
She was universally acknowledged as the number one heroine, the dream lover of countless men worldwide.
Sebastian wore a wicked grin.
"All I can say is—you're right."
"And it's even more outrageous than you imagine. Hehehe~"
"DAMN IT!"
"I can't take this anymore!"
"This bastard is definitely abusing power for personal gain!"
"Beat him!!"
Sebastian burst into loud laughter.
The blood pressure of all the cousins instantly spiked.
Faces flushed red, hearts racing, they scrambled around looking for anything that could serve as a weapon.
Moments later, a "revenge squad" formed—led by none other than the motherland himself.
Sebastian, meanwhile, dashed across the courtyard like a nimble rabbit, laughing triumphantly as he ran:
"Hahaha! You're mad! You're really mad!"
Nearby, the elders of the family watched with gentle smiles.
Their eyes reflected nostalgia.
Those reckless, carefree days of youth seemed to replay before them.
As the saying goes—a harmonious family prospers.
The Xiao family's continued rise wasn't just about power or wealth, but the bonds holding them together.
Among aristocratic families, such warmth was priceless.
On the other side—
Maeve sat among the Xiao family women, initially a little stiff and nervous.
But under Theresa's gentle guidance and warm concern, she soon relaxed.
Conversation flowed naturally—from daily life, to hobbies, to amusing stories about Sebastian.
Maeve gradually opened up, laughing freely as she shared her experiences.
The women listened with bright eyes, occasionally smiling knowingly or gasping in surprise.
Warmth filled the room.
That evening, the family dinner officially began.
As tradition dictated, men and women sat at separate tables.
Sebastian occupied the head seat, positioned between both tables.
He raised his glass.
The banquet began.
Although the Xiao family was harmonious, Sebastian had naturally become the backbone and patriarch of the clan.
Rules still mattered.
After all, this was an old Eastern family in exile, and even Sebastian's grandfather was still alive.
When Sebastian lifted his glass, everyone followed.
The once-quiet hall instantly came alive with chatter and laughter.
His sisters surrounded Maeve once again.
"How did you fall for Sebastian?"
"Is he good to you?"
"When are you getting married?"
Maeve blushed furiously but answered each question earnestly.
The family gathering lasted only a single day.
Then everyone returned to their respective positions.
The Xiao family had grown too large. Prosperity demanded constant effort.
Especially Homelander. (T/N: It's kinda nice they consider him family)
As the newly appointed Speaker, he left immediately after dinner—countless issues awaited him in parliament.
The fact that he had even made time for this dinner meant several unimportant matters had been pushed aside.
…
A rare, warm day.
One that would linger in memory for a long time.
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