As a symbiotic being, I raise children amidst the chaos.

After a brief pause, Bronya took a deep breath, trying to make her expression look relaxed, and calmly spoke to Cocolia.

“Mother Cocolia, it was actually because of the Alliance Leader’s arrangement that I had the opportunity to come here to find you.”

"Alliance Leader? You mean that Walter Yang is back?" When these words reached Cocolia's ears, her delicate body trembled violently, and a look of astonishment flashed in her beautiful eyes.

After a brief moment of surprise, Cocolia's willow-leaf eyebrows furrowed slightly. "She disappeared for so long, and now she's suddenly reappeared. Is she planning something big?"

“However, now that you’re back, what about Chen Yuan…” Cocolia stopped mid-sentence, her eyes, which had been thoughtful, now rippled with anticipation.

She quickly turned her gaze to the doorway, her body even involuntarily leaning forward, as if Chen Yuan would appear in front of her at any moment.

However, as time passed, the doorway remained empty, and Chen Yuan's figure did not appear before her eyes as she had hoped.

The light in Cocolia's eyes gradually dimmed, and her beautiful face lost some of its luster due to disappointment.

"It's better that he didn't come back this time. After all, he can't see me like this..." Cocolia murmured softly, her head bowed, her voice filled with melancholy. She raised her hand and gently stroked her slightly haggard face, sighing inwardly.

Just then, a familiar voice suddenly rang out in the room, "How could that be? In my eyes, you will always be so young."

As the words fell, a small figure slowly emerged from Bronya's body. Then, a slight smile appeared on her lips.

With a powerful push from his legs, he leaped into the air. In that instant, his shrunken body rapidly returned to its normal size.

Her gaze was fixed intently on Cocolia, who was not far away. Her eyes were filled with the joy of a long-awaited reunion. "Cocolia! It's been so long!"

Hearing that familiar voice, Cocolia looked up. When she saw the figure before her that was all too familiar, her eyes lit up with disbelief.

For a moment, she was stunned. Even the pen she was holding slipped from her hand and fell to the table with a crisp sound. But Cocolia was completely unaware and just stared blankly at Chenyuan.

“Dust…Dust Fate?” Cocolia squeezed out the two words from the depths of her throat with difficulty, her voice trembling slightly. It was clear that she was experiencing a great shock.

"That's right, it's me, Cocolia! I'm back!" Chen Yuan strode forward and soon arrived in front of Cocolia. "Long time no see, how have you been?"

“I…you…” Cocolia stared wide-eyed at Chen Yuan as he drew closer, muttering to herself, “You…you really came back, Chen Yuan, am I dreaming?”

Cocolia's tone revealed an incredulity, as if she feared that all of this was just an illusion.

However, as Chen Yuan drew closer to her, she could clearly sense the aura emanating from him. That unique and reassuring scent finally convinced her that it was not an illusion.

Gradually, Cocolia's eyes became brighter and brighter, and a faint blush quickly rose on her originally pale cheeks, as beautiful and charming as peach blossoms in spring.

Unconsciously, a joyful smile crept onto her lips. At that moment, everything around her became unimportant. The previously somewhat cold office was instantly filled with warmth because of Chen Yuan's return.

"Of course it's me, Cocolia. If you don't believe me, come and experience it for yourself." After saying that, Chen Yuan gently extended his right hand and slowly grasped Cocolia's slightly trembling hand.

Those hands, roughened by long hours of work, lay quietly in his warm palms, gently conveying that incredibly familiar warmth.

"Now you believe me, Cocolia, this time I'm really back."

Upon hearing this, Cocolia's delicate body trembled slightly, her beautiful eyes fixed on Chen Yuan, and glistening tears began to well up in her eyes.

Finally, she could no longer hold back her tears, which silently slid down her cheeks like pearls from a broken string, silently expressing the indescribable joy deep within her heart.

Looking at Cocolia's adorable appearance, Chenyuan couldn't help but chuckle. He originally wanted to say a few witty remarks to make her happy.

However, just as he opened his mouth to speak, Cocolia suddenly pulled her hand away from his grasp, and then without any mercy, stretched out both hands and forcefully pushed Chenyuan's face.

"Wait a minute! Not now! I can't let you see me like this. At least let me put on some makeup first!" Cocolia shouted anxiously as she pushed Chenyuan away with all her might.

At this moment, Cocolia felt an overwhelming urge to curse. She silently cursed Welt Yang in her heart; if he hadn't suddenly returned with Chenyuan and Bronya without any prior warning, she wouldn't be in this state.

Perhaps before worldly ties arrive, I'll still have a little time to relax and rest. Even if things get worse, at least I can spare a little time to put on some light makeup.

However, reality is cruel. I have been working at a high intensity for two or three days straight. My once delicate and beautiful face is now shrouded in deep fatigue.

Chen Yuan stood there quietly, making no move to resist or oppose. He simply watched Cocolia silently before him.

The other woman looked slightly flustered and helpless, a hint of unease flickering in her eyes. At that moment, a surge of guilt welled up within Chen Yuan, as if he owed this woman a great deal.

It's worth noting that Cocolia usually presents a shrewd, capable, and efficient demeanor at work.

No matter how difficult or complex the problem, she could always calmly deal with it and find a solution. But at this moment, Cocolia was a completely different person.

Like a shy and timid young girl, she tries her best to hide her imperfections in front of the person she loves.

"Don't worry, I actually prefer to see the most authentic you," Chen Yuan said softly, her voice gentle. "You are still as beautiful as ever, without the slightest change."

"All you do is say nice things!" When these words reached Cocolia's ears, her cheeks instantly turned as red as a ripe apple, and even her ears turned bright red.

"Just a moment, I'll be right there." Then, she frantically rummaged through the drawers, trying to find the cosmetics that could save her appearance.

"You don't know... I've been busy handling some tasks these past few days, almost non-stop, and I haven't had any extra time to take care of myself."

"If I let you see me in such a disheveled state, you'd definitely be very disappointed!" Cocolia said anxiously as she searched for her cosmetics, muttering to herself as she explained.

"How could that be? To me, you will always hold a unique and irreplaceable place." Chen Yuan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sincere smile.

A simple sentence, without any fancy embellishment, yet the sincerity it conveys is so obvious.

In that instant, Cocolia, who was busy with her work, suddenly stopped as if she had been frozen in place.

A pair of beautiful, captivating eyes slowly lifted, gazing incredulously at the smiling Chen Yuan before them. "You're still as unpredictable as ever..."

Cocolia parted her lips slightly and murmured softly, but when she met Chen Yuan's burning gaze, she felt her cheeks become hot again, as if they had been burned by a raging fire.

The next second, Cocolia lowered her head like a startled fawn, her heart pounding uncontrollably. A familiar sweetness washed over her once more.

"Okay, don't bother me yet, just give me a little time!" Cocolia said coquettishly, then quickened her pace to her desk and tidied up the messy surface with lightning speed.

Then, she turned around and walked lightly toward the restroom attached to the office. Just as Cocolia was about to reach the restroom door, she seemed to suddenly remember something important.

He abruptly stopped in his tracks, turned around, and turned his gaze to Bronya, who had been standing quietly to the side. "Um... Bronya, why don't you take a tour of this North American base first?"

“Bronya understands, Cocolia’s mother…” Seeing that Cocolia couldn’t even speak clearly, Bronya sighed softly and then walked towards the door. “Well then, Bronya will go and tour this North American base first.”

"Yes, take your time to tour it, there's no rush. This base is quite large." Hearing Bronya's words, Cocolia secretly gave her a thumbs up.

She then rolled her eyes at Chen Yuan. A short while later, the sound of running water came from the bathroom, along with the faint sound of singing. It was clear that Cocolia was in a good mood.

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