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Lily-Uncle Sehun, where are we?

Lily asked her favourite uncle when they arrived at an unfamiliar land

Sehun-This is Ingrith, my home
Lily-Why do we come here?
Sehun-I want you to meet someone
Lily-Who?
Sehun-Your dad

Sehun and Lily walked pass the grand entrance. The soldiers bowed at the young prince

Sehun-I am here to see Prince Kai
Commander-He is not inside the castle
Sehun-Then where is he?
Commander-At the temple
Sehun-Okay, I guess we are heading there now

Lily-Uncle?

Lily pulled at Sehun's sleeve

Lily-I'm hungry
Sehun-You are hungry?

The four-year-old nodded, pouting. Who could resist that?

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Kai sat by himself at the first pew. He was concentrating on his ritual and did not realise someone approaching

Sehun-Brother?

Kai got distracted. He opened his eyes and turned back around at Sehun

Kai-Sehun, what brings you back?
Sehun-Nothing special. But I would appreciate it if you could spare me some time

Kai nodded. They both walked back to the castle

Kai-How is Naeun? What did Enchantress say about her?
Sehun-Nothing yet. But as least she is alive

Kai sighed

Sehun-I heard from the royal cook you haven't eaten accordingly since I last came here
Kai-I'm fine. Were you worried brother?
Sehun-Worried? Bullshit. It's not like you are a three year old, please

Kai chuckled

Sehun-Actually, I bring someone and I want you to meet her
Kai-Who? It can't be Naeun right?
Sehun-No but she is pretty much like her

Creak!

The guards opened the entrance to the grand dining room. There was a little kid sitting down while being served by the kitchen workers

Kai-That kid
Sehun-You recognise her?
Kai-She was from that village, isn't she?
Sehun-She is. Lily, come here

Lily hopped off from her chair and toddled towards Sehun. She slightly hid behind him as she recognised Kai from the incident a few days ago

Lily-Uncle, who is this?

Sehun could sense that Lily felt terrified. He knelt down to the same level as the little girl. He held both of Lily's shoulders

Sehun-Lily, this guy over here... Is your papa

Lily stared at Sehun in confusion

Kai grabbed on Sehun's should and pulled him to stand up

Kai-What are you talking about?

Whispering

Sehun-Lily is your daughter
Kai-Stop the nonsense Sehun. It's impossible that sh...

Kai looked down to Lily. She was hugging his legs wholesomely while staring at him with her round, hazel eyes