Mia greeted them once she arrived. "Hey guys, it seems like you're enjoying yourselves here," she commented after noticing the happy expressions both of them displayed.
"Yes, big sister Mia. I was finally able to play with big brother and was telling big brother Ash about my favorite flowers earlier," Lily responded energetically.
Mia chuckled at her answer. "I see, it looks like our dear brother finally had enough free time for you, but he doesn't have any for his big sis," she complained while pouting at Asher.
Asher gave a slight cough, then explained in embarrassment, "I apologize, Mia. Why don't you join us so that I can make it up to you?"
"Fine," Mia said, rolling her eyes playfully before taking a seat beside him on the garden bench.
They spent the next couple minutes talking while enjoying each other's company beneath the starry night sky, surrounded by numerous glowing plants.
Asher and Mia looked at Lily, who was playing happily in front of them as she chased after butterflies fluttering around her. The girl appeared carefree and relaxed. It reminded them of their childhood days, when they would also run freely like this without a single worry in their minds.
"Do you remember how we always loved running through the fields when we were kids, Asher?" Mia suddenly spoke up after staring at Lily for a while.
He turned his head towards her with a surprised expression on his face before nodding in agreement.
"Of course, we always loved playing in the garden of our family estate in the city."
"Yes. Those memories are some of my fondest ones from growing up together, Asher. Especially when mom used to play with us too," Mia added as she reminisced about their past.
Mia's voice sounded sad as she talked about her childhood experiences growing up with Alexander. "Yet, my mother still managed to stay positive despite everything that happened to her. She never gave up on me, even when my father didn't care about me. My mother was always there for me whenever I needed someone to rely on. So, in return, I promised myself that I would always take care of her.
And when I saw you two having sex, I finally understood that she'd finally found happiness in life."
Asher remained silent during her confession. He listened quietly while gazing at her beautiful profile, illuminated by the shining stars shining above them. It was hard to tell if what he was looking at was reality or just an illusion created by his own imagination. In any case, he appreciated Mia opening up to him in such a manner.
After finishing her lengthy speech, Mia turned towards Asher once more. She stared straight into his eyes with a serious expression on her face before continuing.
"That's why I am glad that you came into our lives, Asher. Not only have you brought happiness to my mother's life but also mine as well. You are my most precious little brother, whom I love dearly."
Once done talking, Mia suddenly grabbed Asher and pulled him closer to her chest. Then, without warning, she kissed him on the lips.
Asher widened his eyes in surprise at her action, but he didn't resist her embrace. Instead, he wrapped his arms around her waist, returning the kiss. Their tongues intertwined inside their mouths while they embraced each other in passionate affection. Their hot breaths mingled together, and they broke apart after several seconds, gazing into each other's eyes.
"Mia, I love you so much, and you have no idea how much joy it brings me to see you and Aunt Olivia happy."
"I know, Asher. Just promise me that you will take good care of us from now on. After all, we belong to you forever," Mia replied as she gave him a quick peck on the lips.
"Do you even need to ask that?" Asher smiled at her words and nodded his head before kissing her back. Their lips connected once more as they held onto one another tightly.
The gentle breeze blew across the land while they expressed their feelings towards each other, which only made them enjoy themselves even more.