Cheat Awakening

Chapter 353. Tears and Tactics: The Art of Manipulation

After sending Aniue away, Garnet turned to Sylphy, who was coaxing Ayri and called aside for a moment.

"Yes, Mother, what's the matter?" Sylphy asked, confusedly.

"Honey, do me a favour, could you please stay with us tonight instead of going back? I know you might want to spend some quality time with Myne, but I think Ayri needs you more at this moment, and I don't know how to comfort her alone," Garnet requested softly, her eyes becoming watery, with a pitiful expression plastered on her beautiful face.

"But..." Sylphy, who had already made plans with Myne, suddenly heard Garnet's strange but reasonable request and didn't know what to say. On one side was the pleasurable moment with Myne she had been dreaming of for months, on the other side, her dear little sister's distress and her mother's evident need tugged at her heartstrings.

Sylphy, faced with a dilemma, hesitated, unwillingness could clearly seen in her eyes, she then first looked at Ayri, who was weeping uncontrollably on the ground as if she had just gone through a breakup, and then at her mother, who, at age more than 40 years old, had a face that seemed like she might start crying at any moment and shamelessly using her secret weapon 'The Emotional Blackmailing on her.

Finally, after two minutes of inner struggle, the years of ingrained familial loyalty and a tinge of guilt at the sight of Garnet's supposed sadness ultimately outweighed her personal plans and Myne's cheap love.

"Sigh, alright then, I will stay with Ayri tonight," Sylphy forced a smile and nodded her head.

"Wonderful!" Garnet clapped her hands in joy, like a little girl who had fooled her parents into buying her toys with her acting. Her previously melancholic pitiful face, verging on tears, instantly took a 180-degree turn, and a bright smile appeared on her face.

Seeing an instant change in Garnet's behaviour, two black lines appeared on Sylphy's forehead, and she understood that she had once again been fooled by her prankster mother. Now she desperately wanted to beat someone.

Ignoring Sylphy's frustration, Garnet wrapped an arm around her daughter's neck and chuckled playfully, "Hahaha, don't make such a face darling. It's been so long since we, mother and daughter, have slept together. Today happens to be a perfect opportunity that has presented itself to me.

If I miss it, only God knows when my unfilial daughter, who hardly cares about her poor mother and gives all her attention to her Lord Husband, will spend quality time with me."

Garnet's voice, though lighthearted, contained a tinge of underlying sadness. "As Ayri grows older, I feel she's following in your footsteps. Now, she rarely requests time with me anymore, as if I'll bite you if you stay with me too long.

Just when the most important part of the play was about to come, Sylphy, who as always couldn't see his happiness too much, shattered Myne's train of thought just as the play reached its climax with her loud call.

Myne, with a face full of unwillingness, sighed regretfully and looked at Sylphy, who was looking left and right, probably trying to find him. "What's the matter?" He lightly pinched Sylphy's ass to take revenge and asked casually.

"I'm staying at the palace tonight to help look after Ayri with Mother. I'm so sorry this ruins our plans, Lord Husband. I hope you won't be angry, but I promise I'll make it up to you later," Sylphy, slightly embarrassed, explained, not minding Myne's little trick.

Today was proved to be not Sylphy's lucky day. First, she had to muster all her courage to request Myne for the night from Aisha. Then, she spent the day enduring the sounds of Myne and Aisha's loud moan while tending to other household matters. Even lunch was prepared by her and Amy.

Then, just when she started getting ready for a wonderful night, Myne fooled her and brought her to the palace to play pranks. Now, she had to scrap her carefully laid plans and settle for a night with her Mother and Sister.

If not for the fact that Sylphy knew everyone's characters very well, she might have already started wondering if someone was making trouble for her so she couldn't spend quality time with Myne.

Myne, sensing her disappointment, with a mischievous glint in his eyes, leaned in and whispered into her ear, so Garnet, who was very interested in their conversation and eavesdropping, couldn't hear it.

"Are you sure? Weren't you preparing for a delightful night, judging by the effort you put in all day?"

"Sigh, sadly, it can only be postponed to tomorrow. Now, I really have no other option... Wait a minute, maybe we still have a chance..." While Sylphy was about to send Myne away, suddenly her eyes fell upon the meticulously crafted clock embedded in the wall, spared from the evil clutches of Jenny, and her eyes couldn't help but light up, a spark of hope ignited in them.

She firmly grasped Myne's hand so he wouldn't get lost and turned to Garnet.

"Mother, you deal with this matter. I'll send Lord Husband back with you, and I'll rejoin you in half an hour," Sylphy said in a hurry and without waiting for Garnet to reply. She pulled Myne's hand and ran out of Ayri's room.

Garnet, who had already raised four children, how couldn't understand Sylphy's little trick? She could only shake her head with a hint of envy and jealousy flickered in her eyes as she watched Sylphy fade away. But remembering that her wonderful day wasn't far off now, a seductive smile appeared on her face.

She couldn't help but subconsciously touch her love cave, but quickly came back to her senses and forcibly calmed down before going toward Ayri to comfort her 'sad' little daughter.