The King Of War Returns

Chapter 393- Free Chapter 3

Jaden hurriedly slammed his eyes shut, forcing himself to lie completely still, pretending to be asleep. His heartbeat was steady, but inside, he was quietly amused.

As he had predicted, Selena shifted slightly in his arms. He heard her muttering softly, a hint of embarrassment in her voice.

"Oh no, why did I crawl into his arms in my sleep again? Luckily, he's such a heavy sleeper… or else I'll never hear the end of it!"

A sigh of relief followed as she carefully eased herself away, trying not to disturb him further. She never noticed the subtle, satisfied curl of his lips—the faint smile of a man who had just witnessed a truth he both cherished and enjoyed silently.

Jaden finally allowed himself a quiet exhale. It was a weekend, and the Rift family had decided to make a rare outing to the Sky River Shopping Mall.

As they arrived, Jaden took charge of the car while Selena ushered Mia and her parents inside. She chose to lead them to the third floor, where the high-end stores—Gucci, Chanel, LV—were located. Jaden knew her well enough to understand that she didn’t need anything for herself. Her true goal today was to spoil her parents.

Vane and Nora had both worked tirelessly their entire lives for their daughter, living modestly despite their improved circumstances. Their clothing had barely changed in over a decade. Today, Selena wanted to change that.

Cradling Mia in her arms, Selena guided her parents into the Gucci store. The lights were bright, the displays immaculate, and the clothing exuded quality and style beyond anything they had ever experienced.

Vane’s eyes swept the store nervously, taking in the high-end apparel with a mix of awe and disbelief. His voice was hushed when he asked, "Selena… these… these clothes… they’re so expensive."

Selena smiled warmly at her father. "It’s okay, Dad. Today, I want to get the two of you a few sets of nice clothing. You deserve it."

They stared at her, astonished. They had never imagined a day like this—never thought anyone would buy them such lavish items.

Nora quietly pulled aside a suit from the rack, glancing at the price tag. Her eyes widened in shock, nearly jumping out of her head. She grabbed her husband’s arm and whispered urgently, "Oh my god…!"

Vane leaned closer, his own jaw dropping as he peeked at the tag. "Selena… this one… this one alone costs… how much?"

Selena chuckled softly, her eyes sparkling. "Don’t worry, Dad. I’ve saved up for this. I just want to see you both happy and wearing something nice for a change."

Her parents exchanged a glance, a mixture of disbelief, gratitude, and overwhelming emotion crossing their faces. They had always known their daughter had grown into an extraordinary woman, but moments like this reminded them just how thoughtful, powerful, and loving she had become.

Meanwhile, Mia gurgled happily in Selena’s arms, pointing at a small stuffed toy in the display window. Selena bent down to pick it up for her daughter, her laughter blending with the soft chime of the store’s entrance bells. The scene was perfect—a rare moment of peace, a pause in the chaos of their lives.