Cedric have done his best to secure her safety. Her safety was neglected because they thought no one will dare to barge in to kill her. However, they underestimated the enemy from the shadow.
"Have you thought of an organization which targeted Aubrey?" Cedric asked when Chief Peter entered the room after the investigation inside the monitoring room.
"The surveillance camera was destroyed. Fortunately, you planted a mini-camera beforehand or else we would have no clue at all! We found out the identity of that man but...." he stopped while hesitating..
"What's wrong?" Cedric frowned while he sat on the table beside Aubrey's bed. There's two cup of tea, brown sugar cubes and spoon. It was prepared by the nurse before.
"But... He was declared dead five years ago. His death certificate and tombstone are the solid evidence if we didn't see him being killed by Aubrey on the video" he continued. He poured down a hot water on his cup, put a sugar cube and powdered tea, and used the spoon to shake it while reporting his findings.
"His death was fake" Cedric watched Chief Peter's moves while his left hand leaned on the arm-rest as it supported his chin. His eyes turned cold instantly while contemplating the sudden appearance of assassin.
"His past identity is not necessary but forces behind him. If ever they found out that he is already dead, they will certainly send a powerful assassin to kill her." Chief Peter concluded. Anyway, it is the most common sense if ever the former failed to kill the target.
Cedric was silent. He looked at the sleeping Aubrey while his point- fingertip tapped on the table.
Chief Peter observed the serious face of Cedric and sighed. He clearly knows the way Cedric's eyes look at Aubrey. It was gentle like free-flowing water without ripples.
He sighed again, "If only Aubrey didn't turn into a boy, everything will be fine but...a pity" and sipped on his cup of tea.
"Don't stop investigating. I want result as much as possible" Cedric ordered like he is the one who seated on as the Chief.
"I know" Chief Peter stood and finished the tea. He turned around and was about to leave but he said worriedly, "Cedric, it is inappropriate to fall in love with a man. It was fine when she was a girl but now, she is a man. Two men shouldn't be together. When you grow up into an adult, you will understand. I hope that you will forget that un-sprouted love or else it will grow until you couldn't stop despite her gender" and left.
"Who said that I fall in love with her?" Cedric coldly said but he clenched his hands into a fist. Yes, he was mesmerized by Aubrey's uniqueness at first sight but he never thought that she always appears in his every dreams since that day. He couldn't forget that moment like the time stops for both of them.
He even didn't know why he agreed to accept the invitation of Reinhold Family at that time. He just wanted to see her and if possible, to keep her too. However, he didn't expect such tremendous change to happen.
He sighed and eased down his hands. He closed his eyes and leaned on the seat.
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Aubrey opened her eyes. She looked outside the window and felt the warmth of sunlight on her face which highlighted her rosy cheeks that was previously pale. Her lips returned to its normal color and could easily move her upper limbs.
Her eyes squinted because of radiant sunlight while her hands blocked it. The previous matured temperament of Aubrey was replaced by a childish and innocent temperament like a normal child should have.
She moved and properly sat. Her gaze swept around the room until her eyes landed on Cedric. He is sleeping soundly while his cold and detached temperament was gone.
Her eyes moved like painting his face in her mind so she wouldn't forget this young boy for few minutes until her stomach growls.
Cedric opened his eyes while having a feeling that someone is observing him but he never thought that the clear eyes and baby face of Aubrey locked on him.
He instinctly sat up and heard the loud growls of Aubrey's stomach.
Aubrey coughed awkwardly. "I-I'm hungry" she said while her face reddened from embarrassment.
Cedric's eyes turned gentle unknowingly and stood up. He held his phone and called a number to order food.
"Your body is currently weak for too much exhaustion so you should not move too much" he said. His voice is soft and gentle which startled Aubrey. She frowned because of Cedric's sudden change of mood.
"I already order dishes for you. You should eat more vegetables as it nourish your body and the meat will give you fat a bit" he continued and the door opened.
A man with a black suit carried a food packs. The container looks expensive which showed that it was bought from high class restaurant. He gave it to Cedric
Cedric received the food pack and placed it on the table beside Aubrey's bed.
Aubrey felt warmth surging from the bottom of her heart. It is the first time that someone is taking care of her but she's not use to it. That's why her face reddened but never be polite.
She's too hungry anyway!
Her eyes lit up after a few bites and eat the food without reserves.