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00:00:01The incubus I bought hates me.
00:00:04He bites me, calls me ugly, runs away at every chance.
00:00:10So I sold my house and bought his brother instead.
00:00:15Milo is the younger twin with a perfect body but zero affection.
00:00:21Ezra is the older one, gentle, with a limp.
00:00:26I took them both into a basement.
00:00:32Master, sleeping here is enough.
00:00:35Milo said,
00:00:37If there's not enough room, why don't you leave?
00:00:41I replied.
00:00:44One of them froze as his eyes turned red.
00:00:50You only want my brother now?
00:00:52No.
00:00:53The incubus I kept was disobedient and bit me again.
00:00:58When I got up to wash this morning, I found that the bite mark on my neck had turned a
00:01:03conspicuous purplish red.
00:01:08It hurt at the slightest touch.
00:01:12I tried to tell myself not to mind it, that it would heal in a few days.
00:01:19But walking into the bathroom and looking up at such an ordinary, plain face in the mirror, I still couldn't
00:01:25help but tear up.
00:01:27Milo despised me.
00:01:29Despised everything about me.
00:01:31My looks, my voice.
00:01:34He even utterly loathed this old house I lived in.
00:01:39We fought last night.
00:01:41He was furious.
00:01:43And in the heat of our argument, he told the truth.
00:01:48Master, it was you who insisted on spending all your savings to buy me.
00:01:58I didn't leave with you willingly.
00:02:06If I had a choice, I would never accept you as my master and squeeze into this godfrestaking dump with
00:02:14you.
00:02:14Then after this past year with me, up until now, do you really have no feelings for me at all?
00:02:23I pressed on, refusing to give up.
00:02:27No.
00:02:28None at all.
00:02:30The man was tied to the headboard, unable to move.
00:02:33But his gaze remained sharp, his answer resolute.
00:02:37The last shred of hope I held onto was completely shattered.
00:02:42I washed my face, took a deep breath, and wiped away the tears threatening to fall.
00:02:49Then I took the liquid foundation from the counter, carefully pumped out a drop, and covered the mark on my
00:02:54neck.
00:02:56Milo was still tied up in my bedroom.
00:03:00Before going to work, I planned to untie him.
00:03:04Pushing the door open, the man was quietly huddled on the carpet.
00:03:09Head lowered, his long eyelashes trembling slightly probably pretending to be asleep.
00:03:15I approached, crouched down, and began untying the slipknot around his wrists.
00:03:21Milo.
00:03:22The man refused to acknowledge me, keeping his eyes tightly shut.
00:03:27I'm going to work.
00:03:29Untie you, but you promised to be good and wait at home for me to come back?
00:03:34If you don't want to untie me, just say so.
00:03:38I gave a helpless, wry smile and immediately let him go.
00:03:42The man didn't seem to process it, his alluring eyes staring blankly at me.
00:03:47You really untied me?
00:03:49I never promised to wait for you at home.
00:03:52He used to run away all the time.
00:03:55But with his contract in my hands, he couldn't get far.
00:03:58It was just a hassle searching the whole world for him every time.
00:04:02So I tied him up to save trouble.
00:04:05I nodded, compromising out of sheer exhaustion.
00:04:10Yeah, just remember to take the house keys with you.
00:04:17I bought Milo at the black market last winter.
00:04:20There was no special reason for it.
00:04:24I just thought he was good looking tall, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist.
00:04:28He had a great figure.
00:04:30At the time, I actually had my eye on his brother, Ezra too.
00:04:36They were twins and looked almost identical.
00:04:40The only difference was that Milo was able-bodied, while Ezra had a slight limp in his left foot.
00:04:47But all my savings were only enough to choose one of them.
00:04:51Figuring that buying an incubus meant having someone by my side forever,
00:04:55I didn't cheap out and bought the most expensive one.
00:04:59But a year had passed, and my dull, monotonous life hadn't gotten any happier.
00:05:05Instead, it only brought me a lot more trouble.
00:05:09Thinking about it now, I felt a pang of regret.
00:05:12If I had chosen Ezra, would things be different?
00:05:17But that shady shop had a strict no-returns-or-exchanges policy.
00:05:23I sat at my desk, spacing out for a good while before taking out my phone to check my bank
00:05:28balance.
00:05:31I only had a few thousand bucks left.
00:05:35Forget it, better not dwell on it.
00:05:40Chloe, the boss is treating us to dinner tonight. You coming?
00:05:43My co-worker Emma walked over and patted my shoulder.
00:05:50I shook my head.
00:05:52She let out a belated, and said with a grin.
00:05:56I forgot, you've got a virtuous-est male maid at home.
00:06:00He must have dinner ready by now.
00:06:02Milo cooking for me.
00:06:03I'd consider him obedient if he didn't tear my house down.
00:06:07I smiled bitterly.
00:06:09Just as I was about to explain, Emma looked full of motivation again.
00:06:13That's so nice!
00:06:14Now I'm even more motivated to make money.
00:06:18Someday, I'm going to buy a pretty man to serve me too.
00:06:22I couldn't really say anything to that, so I just reminded her.
00:06:27When you do buy one, make sure to choose a legit shop that allows returns.
00:06:33Never buy from the black market.
00:06:37Got it! Noted!
00:06:40I used to always be the first one to dash out the office doors.
00:06:45But today, nearly half an hour after getting off work, I was still dawdling at my desk, organizing my things.
00:06:52I kept checking my phone every now and then, opening the home security camera to take a look.
00:06:58Sure enough, Milo was gone again.
00:07:02Feeling frustrated and distracted, I simply decided not to rush back.
00:07:08I walked down the street, turned into an alley, and took a few turns.
00:07:13Before I knew it, I had somehow ended up at the black market again.
00:07:22This place was a chaotic mix of all sorts of people.
00:07:26It was dirty and messy.
00:07:28There were peddlers selling incubus everywhere.
00:07:33Some sickly ones were locked in cramped iron cages by the roadside.
00:07:38The horns on their heads half sawn off.
00:07:41They looked truly pitiful.
00:07:44Hey, hey, miss.
00:07:45Wanna take a look?
00:07:46A rare male incubus.
00:07:49Name your price, and he's yours!
00:07:54I had only glanced over for a second before a burly merchant called out to me.
00:08:00I was dead broke and couldn't help even if I wanted to.
00:08:04I just quickened my pace and walked further in.
00:08:10Following my memory, I found that shady shop from last year.
00:08:15It was still open for business.
00:08:18The boss was dozing off at the front door.
00:08:21He didn't even wake up when I stepped inside.
00:08:26I slowed my steps and quietly slipped around to the backyard.
00:08:31As soon as I stepped inside, I heard a familiar male voice.
00:08:38Brother, has anyone planned to buy you these past few days?
00:08:41It was Milo's voice.
00:08:43He sneaked out just to see his brother.
00:08:46I stopped moving and stood behind the door.
00:08:50Continuing to listen.
00:08:54A customer came last week and saw me twice, but didn't pay in the end.
00:09:03I'm disabled. Nobody wants me.
00:09:10Brother, if you hadn't tried to save me when we were kids,
00:09:13your leg wouldn't have been broken by those traffickers.
00:09:17It was my fault for sneaking out to play and dragging you down.
00:09:23I'm so sorry, brother.
00:09:26I'm fine, Milo. It's not your fault.
00:09:29Ezra was locked inside a large iron cage.
00:09:33An iron collar still fastened around his neck.
00:09:38He gripped the iron bars with both hands.
00:09:42Even though he was choked so tightly it was hard to breathe,
00:09:46he still comforted Milo with a gentle expression.
00:09:50I have never blamed you.
00:09:52I only hope you live well.
00:09:55You are a free man now.
00:09:57No longer a commodity on the black market.
00:10:01Forget all those unhappy things from the past.
00:10:05Milo squatted outside the iron cage, resting his arms on his knees.
00:10:09He let out an indignant snort.
00:10:12Not exactly free.
00:10:13The woman who bought me is terrified I'll run away and keeps me on a tight leash.
00:10:19Hearing the young man mention me.
00:10:21I slowly clenched my fists, my heartbeat accelerating uncontrollably.
00:10:27She's really annoying.
00:10:32Rather than being bought by her, I'd be better off staying here.
00:10:36His brows furrowed as he spoke.
00:10:39She's ugly and poor.
00:10:46The clothes she buys me are all fleeny market knockoffs, so uncomfortable to wear.
00:10:52It's only been a year.
00:10:54I don't dare to imagine how miserable my life will be if I have to stay with her forever.
00:10:59Before Milo could finish, Ezra interrupted him.
00:11:02It won't be.
00:11:04It's normal for things to be a bit tight at first.
00:11:07That Miss Byer looks like a kind person.
00:11:09She surely won't treat you poorly in the future.
00:11:13Kind?
00:11:14What kind about her?
00:11:16She ties me up every day.
00:11:19Look.
00:11:19There are still marks on my wrists.
00:11:23Milo rolled up his sleeves, pointing at the two faint rings on his wrists.
00:11:29I've really had enough.
00:11:33Brother, you don't know what my life is like.
00:11:37If it were possible, I'd want us to switch places so you could deal with that ugly woman.
00:11:42She is your master, so it's only right for her to discipline you.
00:11:46How is she ugly?
00:11:48Don't talk nonsense.
00:11:50It's all the truth.
00:11:51Who's talking nonsense?
00:11:54Those words were like knives entering through my ears but slashing my throat.
00:11:59Leaving a swollen, sour ache in my throat.
00:12:03I couldn't listen anymore and was just about to leave.
00:12:13When I kicked a soda can, sending it clattering noisily.
00:12:19Drawing their gazes toward me.
00:12:20Ezra looked at me first.
00:12:24The corners of his lips curling up into a meek smile.
00:12:30Meanwhile, Milo looked awful.
00:12:34He stood up, frozen in place, looking somewhat embarrassed.
00:12:39You... why are you here?
00:12:43I tried my best to appear calm.
00:12:47To take you home.
00:12:49But without waiting for his response, I quickly turned around and fled outside.
00:12:56Hey, Chloe!
00:12:58Milo jogged out after me, reaching out to grab the hem of my shirt.
00:13:07Chloe!
00:13:08Chloe!
00:13:08Why are you walking so fast?
00:13:11I ignored him, prying his fingers off to snatch my shirt back and kept walking forward.
00:13:18But my mind was full of the friendly smile Ezra had just shown me.
00:13:25It turned out he was somewhat different from Milo after all.
00:13:31He had a tiny teardrop mole under his left eyelid.
00:13:36Whenever he smiled, that mole would quietly shift upward.
00:13:41Have you been standing there the whole time?
00:13:44Did you hear everything my brother and I talked about?
00:13:47Ezra's legs weren't disabled from birth.
00:13:51It was a condition left behind from saving his younger brother.
00:13:55So pitiful.
00:13:56Much more pitiful than Milo.
00:14:03Hey!
00:14:03I'm asking you a question!
00:14:06Stop playing Death.
00:14:08Milo behind me suddenly raised his voice, interrupting my thoughts.
00:14:13I couldn't help but frown.
00:14:16I heard it, I heard all of it.
00:14:19His breath hitched, a hint of unease flashing across his face, and his voice dropped significantly.
00:14:27I was telling the truth.
00:14:32You do tie me up every day?
00:14:34Yeah, it's the truth.
00:14:38I'm ugly, I'm poor, I abuse you.
00:14:43In your heart, I'm just an unforgivably wicked woman.
00:14:50For once, I didn't argue with him, but instead went along with his words.
00:14:57Milo fell silent.
00:15:00Or maybe he was angry.
00:15:02He lowered his eyelids and didn't speak again.
00:15:06On the way back, I occasionally looked up to observe the young man who was much taller than me.
00:15:13He had handsome brow bones and deep-set features.
00:15:18Even among the incubus race known for their high average attractiveness, his beauty was top tier.
00:15:25Yet the black hoodie he wore was just flea market knockoffs.
00:15:31The same style as mine, pilling all over from being washed to many times.
00:15:39Indeed, if he hadn't been bought by a pauper like me, his life would definitely be much better.
00:15:51If Milo resents me, let him resent me.
00:15:54I yawned and waved my hand.
00:15:58It's fine, I forgive you.
00:16:01Get out.
00:16:03Milo still didn't leave, rooted to the spot.
00:16:08I patted the pillow next to my hand.
00:16:11Then you're sleeping here?
00:16:14Over the past year, even though he resisted physical contact with me, we always slept in the same room.
00:16:21Even when we fought, we never slept in separate beds.
00:16:26Now that I was suddenly ignoring him, perhaps he wasn't used to it.
00:16:32With that said, Milo lifted a corner of the quilt and took off his pajama jacket.
00:16:38Then, a tight grip wrapped around my waist.
00:16:42He naturally clung to me, his tail pressing close in a fawning manner.
00:16:48I'm very sleepy.
00:16:50Lie down and get some good sleep.
00:16:52I turned on my side to create some distance.
00:16:56Milo instantly got annoyed.
00:17:00It's not like I really wanted to be close to you anyway.
00:17:04I scooted further toward the edge of the bed, getting even further away from him.
00:17:09The man became even more exasperated.
00:17:12Also, you're really fake.
00:17:14Then he tugged at the quilt twice and turned his back to me as well.
00:17:24Early weekend morning.
00:17:26I took a trip to the real estate agency.
00:17:30The old house was in a prime location.
00:17:34Though dilapidated, it offered an easy commute and was close to a school.
00:17:39It was probably worth a lot of money now.
00:17:44Last year, I figured I would use all my savings to buy the most beautiful incubus first.
00:17:52Then sell the old house to buy a smaller, fully furnished apartment.
00:17:58And live a comfortable life.
00:18:01But Milo never listened to me and was always causing trouble.
00:18:07I was busy with work too, so I put the matter on hold.
00:18:13Chloe Vance, our current appraisal for your property in a good school district is around $600,000.
00:18:20Are you in a hurry to sell?
00:18:22The sales consultant greeted me with a welcoming smile.
00:18:26I shook my head.
00:18:29No rush, I'm still a bit torn.
00:18:32Alright, please do your time to consider it.
00:18:35We can keep in touch.
00:18:36I took the hot tea she handed me and sat down on a nearby bench.
00:18:42Just then, a young girl walked through the door.
00:18:46Closely followed by a strikingly handsome incubus boy.
00:18:51She was here to rent an apartment through the agency.
00:18:55The girl had a loud voice chatting animatedly with the consultant.
00:19:00Meanwhile, her incubus nestled obediently by her side.
00:19:05Occasionally tugging her sleeve and whispering a few words.
00:19:09Sister, the apartments here are so expensive.
00:19:12Let's not rent one.
00:19:15Actually, the place we're living in now is pretty good.
00:19:19I have good stamina, so walking a few extra steps after work can just be my workout.
00:19:26So sensible.
00:19:28My eyes were full of envy.
00:19:30And a bitter ache twisted in my heart.
00:19:33Right then, my phone chimed.
00:19:36It was a message from Milo.
00:19:40Hey, where did you go?
00:19:42I'm hungry.
00:19:50No greeting, no care, only demands.
00:19:53Eat instant noodles if you're hungry.
00:19:56I'm out taking care of some things.
00:19:58I no longer had any expectations of Milo.
00:20:03Not that kind of hungry, physically hungry.
00:20:06You ignored me last night.
00:20:08Did you forget?
00:20:10I'm really busy right now, can't you just hold it in?
00:20:14Why should I hold it in?
00:20:16What did you buy me for, then?
00:20:19His tone was aggressive.
00:20:20I hesitated for a moment.
00:20:22Then swiped left and tapped do not disturb.
00:20:30Oh my, if it isn't Chloe!
00:20:33A regular customer, please come right in.
00:20:38There must have been something wrong with me.
00:20:41Whenever I got angry, I would run straight back to that shady shop.
00:20:48Seeing a massive cash cow like me arrive,
00:20:51the boss smiled so wide the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes crinkled like blooming flowers.
00:20:58His tone was almost sycophantic.
00:21:02What wind brings you here again?
00:21:05Oh, right!
00:21:06I just got a few deep-sea Murphits in, and they've got plenty of stamina!
00:21:11Two people couldn't even hold one down.
00:21:14Wanna take a look?
00:21:19You have the nerve to bring that up.
00:21:21Look at this scar.
00:21:23I sneered, pointing at the dark bruise on my neck.
00:21:28You said the incubus was clingy back then.
00:21:31Is this what you meant by clingy?
00:21:34The boss rubbed the tip of his nose, a flash of guilt in his eyes.
00:21:40Well, well, every incubus does a different personality.
00:21:46We don't do returns. I made that very clear to you last time.
00:21:49Besides, you've already used him.
00:21:51If you return him to me, I won't be able to sell him anyway.
00:21:56I'm not here for a return, just browsing.
00:22:01Hearing that I wasn't here to cause trouble, the boss let out a long sigh of relief.
00:22:06All right, all right. Browse all you want.
00:22:16The shop was quite large with many cages.
00:22:20To please the customers, every incubus was dressed up brightly and looked spotlessly clean.
00:22:26But I walked a huge circle around the place and still didn't catch sight of Ezra.
00:22:31Last time I was here, wasn't there another in Cuptus who looked exactly like Milo?
00:22:37Was he bought by someone?
00:22:39Really curious, I turned back and asked after taking only a few steps.
00:22:45The boss's already dark face instantly darkened several degrees.
00:22:50His brows furrowed so tightly they could crush a fly.
00:22:57Sigh. I get a headache just mentioning him.
00:23:00Even though he's still a virgin, he's a cripple with a limp.
00:23:06Who would want him?
00:23:07A complete money loser.
00:23:10He got sick again these past few days, so I locked him in the warehouse.
00:23:15Leaving him to fend for himself?
00:23:17After he spoke, my heart suddenly sank.
00:23:21To tell you the truth, my shop is having trouble with cash flow right now.
00:23:27I really don't have extra money to treat him.
00:23:30The boss tacitly agreed.
00:23:32Where is the warehouse located?
00:23:34The elevator reached the first basement floor.
00:23:38It was like an ice cellar where you couldn't see your fingers in front of you.
00:23:44I could only see the path under my feet by the light of my phone.
00:23:53Two steps later, that weak voice became exceptionally clear.
00:23:58I turned my phone's brightness to the maximum and shone it in front of me.
00:24:03In a rusty iron cage, a tall man was curled up in a corner covered with weeds.
00:24:10Hearing the noise, he raised his eyes and looked over.
00:24:15The face that originally looked very much like Milo had become even more emaciated due to his illness.
00:24:23It also made people's hearts ache even more.
00:24:28Can you bury me tomorrow?
00:24:31Today is my birthday, and I want to live through today.
00:24:38Ezra didn't recognize me.
00:24:41Thinking I was a staff member of the shop coming to collect his body.
00:24:46I leaned closer and, through the iron bars, called him softly.
00:24:51Ezra, it's me.
00:24:53The buyer who adopted your brother.
00:24:55It's Chloe.
00:24:57He murmured softly.
00:25:02It was a closer look.
00:25:05But because he had no strength, he fell heavily to the ground.
00:25:10My heart was pounding, and I quickly called the boss to bring the keys.
00:25:14If I didn't save him now, he would really die.
00:25:19Even though he's a money loser, you should at least a litty give give a little before taking him away.
00:25:25You have to let me recoup some of my costs.
00:25:28Right?
00:25:30The profiteer smiled playfully, holding Ezra's contract.
00:25:36But when he handed it to me, he didn't intend to let go.
00:25:40I sighed.
00:25:42How much do you want?
00:25:43His twin brother was $800,000.
00:25:47Let's round this one off.
00:25:49A rock bottom price.
00:25:51Just give me $100,000.
00:25:54And I'll throw in two exquisite collars for free.
00:25:59Inside the hospital.
00:26:01I carefully wiped the dust off Ezra's face and pulled the blanket up to his shoulders.
00:26:06Then I went to the lobby to pay the fees.
00:26:09And made a call to the real estate agent.
00:26:13Completely finalizing the sale of the house.
00:26:22In the hospital corridor, I turned off the speakerphone.
00:26:28But the irritable male voice on the other end was still loud and grating.
00:26:34Chloe, so you finally decided to answer your phone!
00:26:38Do you have any idea how many times I've called?
00:26:42What's wrong with you? Are you just not planning on coming back?
00:26:46I had been running around all day and half my leg was numb.
00:26:52I had absolutely no energy to coax him.
00:26:56I told you I'm busy.
00:26:59You're an adult incubiva and the house is full of my scent.
00:27:03You won't starve to death anytime soon.
00:27:06If you're really desperate there's half a carton of milk I drank from in the fridge.
00:27:11Go have that.
00:27:14Who wants your stupid milk?
00:27:15I'm asking why you aren't coming back!
00:27:19Whenever I run off you drag right play.
00:27:22But when it's your turn to disappear, what's that supposed to mean?
00:27:26Milo was relentless insisting that I return immediately.
00:27:31Rubbing my temples I had no choice but to tell him the truth.
00:27:36Your brother got sick.
00:27:38His shady boss refused to treat him and he almost died.
00:27:48The doctor said Ezra just had a common cold.
00:27:52But it had dragged on for too long without treatment, plus malnutrition.
00:27:57So now he needs to rest quietly for a while to recover.
00:28:02Fortunately, it wasn't anything serious.
00:28:06When I returned to the ward, Ezra was already awake.
00:28:11Looking at me with red eyes.
00:28:16Chloe, I'm sorry to trouble you.
00:28:19The man apologized to me uneasily with a hoarse voice.
00:28:24He still didn't know I had bought him.
00:28:28Drink some water first.
00:28:32I went to the water dispenser and got a cup of warm water.
00:28:37Ezra habitually raised the arm with the four needle in the back of his hand.
00:28:41But I held it down.
00:28:43Never mind, don't move.
00:28:45I'll feed you.
00:28:47The man drank very eagerly.
00:28:50A few drops of water ran down his chin and dripped onto his Adam's apple.
00:28:55Seeing this, I took a tissue from my pocket and casually wiped it away.
00:29:03Chloe, will the boss pay you for my harpernization expenses?
00:29:08After a long while, Ezra asked in a humble tone.
00:29:13You don't need to worry about that.
00:29:16Just focus on recovering for now.
00:29:19When forced to choose between the two of them last year, I didn't choose him.
00:29:24I didn't know if Ezra held any resentment toward me.
00:29:28Or if he could accept me as his master.
00:29:33I figured I'd let him stay in the hospital first.
00:29:38And ask for his thoughts once he recovered.
00:29:43If he refused to acknowledge me, I wouldn't force him to stay.
00:29:48Ezra's thin lips parted slightly.
00:29:51Just as he was about to speak, my phone suddenly rang.
00:29:57Get some more sleep, I'm gonna step out to take this call.
00:30:02The man obediently nodded, watching me as I left the room.
00:30:11When I got home, the floor by the door was covered in shattered glass.
00:30:16I didn't even need to guess who did it.
00:30:19The young man sat on the sofa with his arms crossed, his short hair a mess.
00:30:24He must have just finished throwing a tantrum.
00:30:30How's my brother?
00:30:31Milo asked grumpily.
00:30:33Much better.
00:30:34Do you want to go see him?
00:30:36After bending down to change my shoes, I replied to him and walked straight to the balcony.
00:30:43Pulling out a suitcase to start packing.
00:30:47Since when are you so kind-hearted?
00:30:51Last time I went to see my brother, you specifically followed me.
00:30:55I didn't say anything, just sped up my movements, forcefully stuffing clothes into the suitcase.
00:31:01After a few seconds of silence, the young man stood up and walked toward me.
00:31:07Hey, what are you planning?
00:31:10About what?
00:31:12My brother.
00:31:14You said the shop doesn't want him anymore, so what's he gonna do now?
00:31:18I looked up, my tone calm.
00:31:21I'll take care of him for now, of course.
00:31:24Milo froze, and then his eyes widened in disbelief.
00:31:29You'll take care of him?
00:31:33With what money?
00:31:35You can barely afford to keep me.
00:31:37And now you want to bring my brother into this dump too?
00:31:42Are you gonna make him sleep on the floor?
00:31:49Thinking of the miserable state Ezra was in, locked in that iron cage.
00:31:55I found the current Milo utterly ridiculous in comparison.
00:31:59I suddenly lost control of my tone.
00:32:03Do you think your brother is just like you, some precious little young master?
00:32:08After I said that, Milo naturally threw a fit.
00:32:12He snatched the freshly folded clothes right out of my hands.
00:32:17Threw them onto the bed and yelled angrily.
00:32:20What's that supposed to mean?
00:32:22You think I'm too picky and my brother is easier to please?
00:32:26I didn't want to argue with this drama queen.
00:32:29I stayed silent, reaching out to pick up the clothes from the bed and folding them again.
00:32:34He was so angry that the tail behind him was thrashing wildly.
00:32:40Chloe, I advise you to quickly find a good family to send my brother to.
00:32:44You can't afford to keep both of us.
00:32:47Yeah, I have no money.
00:32:49So, to buy your brother's freedom, I sold this apartment.
00:32:53Don't just stand there.
00:32:55Go pack your bags.
00:32:57We're moving tomorrow.
00:32:59Milo froze in place, staring in sheer disbelief.
00:33:03What?
00:33:05You even sold our house?
00:33:08Just for my brother?
00:33:14In the end, the house sold for $650,000.
00:33:20After paying off the bosses I owe you, I still had a few hundred thousand in savings.
00:33:27Enough to find a comfortable apartment to rent.
00:33:31But the move was so rushed.
00:33:35I couldn't find a satisfactory place right away.
00:33:40I settled for a cheap basement on a short-term lease, fully furnished and ready to move in.
00:33:45Ezra was being discharged from the hospital today.
00:33:50I was busy with work, so I had to ask Milo to pick him up.
00:33:56You haven't seen your brother in a long time, you must miss him.
00:34:01Don't worry, I'm really going to work.
00:34:05I don't have time to stalk you or eavesdrop on your conversation.
00:34:13You two can talk freely.
00:34:16I smiled faintly and handed over the two spare keys to the basement.
00:34:23Remember to give one to your brother.
00:34:26Milo refused to take them, so I shoved them into his hand.
00:34:32The smile faded from my face.
00:34:35Can you just listen for once?
00:34:39Sigh.
00:34:42I'm really tired.
00:34:44Only then did Milo reluctantly head out.
00:34:48Once at the office, I started processing the backlog of files and documents.
00:34:54During that time, Milo sent a message saying they had arrived home.
00:35:00My brother isn't suited for this place.
00:35:02It's too damp.
00:35:04The walls are covered in cobwebers and his leg is still injured.
00:35:10He definitely won't be able to handle it when the weather gets cold.
00:35:14Ask your friends or colleagues if anyone wants him.
00:35:17Don't let him suffer here with us.
00:35:23Milo sure knows how to worry.
00:35:25I was thinking the same thing.
00:35:28But the prerequisite was to ask for Ezra's own opinion first.
00:35:34After work, I went to the supermarket and bought a bag of daily necessities for Ezra.
00:35:40When I got back, I found him wearing Milo's old t-shirt.
00:35:44The man was standing in the kitchen, scrubbing the greasy range hood.
00:35:49Milo was sweeping the floor in the living room.
00:35:53This basement was on the first underground floor.
00:35:57It wasn't spacious, but it had a fully equipped kitchen, living room, and bathroom.
00:36:04The only downside was the lack of bedrooms. There was only one.
00:36:10There was only one.
00:36:10Ezra, you just got out of the hospital.
00:36:16You need to rest properly. I'll handle this.
00:36:19I placed the bag on the coffee table and called him over.
00:36:24Try these slippers on first and see if they fit.
00:36:30I bought them based on Milo's shoe size.
00:36:33I only had to say it once.
00:36:37Ezra immediately put down the rag, washed his hands, and came over to me.
00:36:45Chloe, are you gonna take me in?
00:36:47His eyes were bright and exceptionally beautiful.
00:36:50I spoke with hesitation.
00:36:52This is entirely up to you.
00:36:55If you're not willing, I won't.
00:36:57Before I could finish, Ezra eagerly interrupted.
00:37:01I'm willing!
00:37:07I'm very willing.
00:37:09I can do chores, cook, and go out to work.
00:37:14As long as I can stay by your side, I'll do anything.
00:37:17Ezra eagerly replied.
00:37:19Meanwhile, Milo, standing to the side with a scowl, gave a cold snort and ran out to the balcony for
00:37:25some fresh air.
00:37:28You can work too?
00:37:31I was quite curious.
00:37:33Because for the past year, Milo did nothing but go out to play or give me the cold shoulder at
00:37:38home.
00:37:40I always thought an incubus was just a pretty vase.
00:37:43Although my leg is a bit crippled, my daily mobility is fine.
00:37:49I've worked as a cleaner in the shop and learnt many skills.
00:37:53Don't worry, Master. I can make money.
00:37:57Ezra calling me, Master, made my face flush with a hint of embarrassment.
00:38:03Just call me by my name.
00:38:05Sit for a while, I'll go make dinner.
00:38:09The man grabbed my wrist.
00:38:13Chloe, dinner is already ready.
00:38:16I had Milo go buy groceries this afternoon.
00:38:19I figured since you have to work every day, you shouldn't have to be so exhausted when you get back.
00:38:24It felt exactly like a dream.
00:38:27I sat at the dining table, facing a lavish spread of all my favorite dishes.
00:38:32Ezra thoughtfully placed food into my bowl.
00:38:36Master,
00:38:38once you put your fingerpint on my contract,
00:38:41you only need to give me the water you've drank from every day.
00:38:45I paused my chopsticks and asked in confusion.
00:38:50Is that really enough?
00:38:58It seemed Ezra had never considered developing a romantic relationship with me.
00:39:04He nodded cautiously.
00:39:07Sitting across from me, Milo, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up.
00:39:15Brother, why do you have to put yourself so low?
00:39:19She sold the house she lived in for years, just for you.
00:39:22So that's how it is.
00:39:25Chloe, you've really sacrificed too much for me.
00:39:29I truly never thought anyone would love me this much.
00:39:33As Ezra spoke, tears were about to fall from his eyes.
00:39:38I quickly pulled out a tissue and handed it over.
00:39:43This is what a people-pleasing incubus who has never been loved is like.
00:39:48Watching him made me want to shed tears too.
00:39:53Don't cry.
00:39:55No one will ever lock you in a cage again.
00:39:58The combative incubus beside us was indignant,
00:40:01slamming his spoon and bowl down, making a loud clatter.
00:40:06I frowned and looked over.
00:40:09What's wrong with you now?
00:40:11Milo lowered his head, picking at his fingertips.
00:40:15Nothing.
00:40:16After dinner, I gathered the dishes to wash them.
00:40:19But Ezra wouldn't let me into the kitchen.
00:40:23Let me wash them.
00:40:25It'll be done in no time.
00:40:27And I haven't even taken off my apron yet.
00:40:29No way.
00:40:30I can't let you do everything.
00:40:32Your legs will hurt if you stand for too long.
00:40:35I disagreed.
00:40:37At this moment, the younger man still sitting on the stool suddenly stood up.
00:40:42All this pushing and pulling just to wash some dishes.
00:40:45So annoying.
00:40:46I'll wash them. Let me do it.
00:40:48The sun must be rising from the west.
00:40:50How rare.
00:40:52Milo actually volunteered to wash the dishes.
00:41:02Since there was only one bedroom, I thought about laying another quilt on the living room sofa.
00:41:08But once I put it down, I realized the sofa was too small, far from enough for the physique of
00:41:13an adult incubus.
00:41:15Ezra saw my dilemma.
00:41:17He picked up the old quilt from the sofa and walked toward the utility room that hadn't been fully cleaned
00:41:22out yet.
00:41:24What are you doing?
00:41:25The man pushed open the utility room door, revealing an iron bed frame that had already been set up inside.
00:41:33He pointed it out to me, smiling shyly.
00:41:35I can just sleep here from now on.
00:41:38It's quite spacious.
00:41:40The more understanding Ezra was, the more I regretted and feared.
00:41:45If I hadn't gone to the black market that day, would he have been gone long ago?
00:41:50I told him with a hoarse voice.
00:41:54You don't have to do this.
00:41:58I still have money, and I will treat you very, very well from now on.
00:42:03But the man shook his head, saying he was very content.
00:42:09You saved my life, and you've already been good enough to me.
00:42:20My foot is bad. I walk awkwardly.
00:42:25And I've gotten thin now.
00:42:28Compared to my brother, I really have no advantages.
00:42:33Just treat me as a free cleaner.
00:42:36Or a punching bag when you're angry.
00:42:39As long as I can provide meaningful value to you, feel free to order me around.
00:42:48I was just feeling touched.
00:42:51When suddenly, a certain young man's sarcastic voice came from behind.
00:42:57Oh, oh, oh, feel free to order me around.
00:43:01Brother, you've been running your mouth all night.
00:43:04Go to sleep already.
00:43:06What's with this whole loyal servant act?
00:43:09I'm speechless.
00:43:11I turned around in shock.
00:43:14Milo, how can you speak to your brother like that?
00:43:17The young man sneered.
00:43:19He's just trying to usurp someone's place.
00:43:22Don't tell me you can't see it.
00:43:24What are you talking about?
00:43:26You're being ridiculous.
00:43:28He's acting and playing the victim, can't you see?
00:43:31Don't you know that an incantos becomes extremely petty after acknowledging a master?
00:43:37Well, I really didn't know that.
00:43:40Because the incubus I kept never acknowledged me as his master.
00:43:45Every day, apart from making me mad, he just gossiped behind my back about how I abused him.
00:43:54Milo, you're the petty one here.
00:43:57Your brother even volunteered to sleep in the storage room.
00:44:00How is that trying to usurp someone's place?
00:44:06Your words are always so harsh.
00:44:08I had already lost all expectations for Milo.
00:44:12But I didn't expect that he wouldn't just insult me, even his brother would get scolded upon arriving.
00:44:22Milo acted like he was crazy.
00:44:26Suddenly grabbing Ezra by the collar and pushing him outward.
00:44:31This is my home to begin with and that is my master!
00:44:35Get out! Get out!
00:44:37Ezra stumbled from the push, nearly falling over.
00:44:41Unable to bear it any longer, I ran into the bedroom.
00:44:44Grabbed the contract from under my pillow and threw it fiercely onto the floor.
00:44:50Milo, get out!
00:44:52Ever since the time he bit me, I had been considering whether it was time to let go.
00:44:57But I always felt there was still room to salvage things.
00:45:02But now, he was still so unreasonable, still refusing to change.
00:45:07I couldn't see a single shred of hope in him.
00:45:10Milo let go.
00:45:12He stared blankly at the contract on the floor with his name on it.
00:45:16Then he looked up at me, his lips trembling.
00:45:21You're telling me...
00:45:23to get out?
00:45:27I let out a deep sigh, composed my emotions, and bent down to pick up the certificate marking his belonging.
00:45:35I handed it over calmly.
00:45:38I'm asking you to leave, to set you free.
00:45:44Sorry.
00:45:45My wording was inappropriate just now.
00:45:54Ezra reached out and tugged at my sleeve, his eyes full of worry as he stood in the middle to
00:45:58make peace.
00:46:02I'm sorry, please don't fight because of me.
00:46:07If my brother isn't happy with it, I'll move out.
00:46:11Just don't fight.
00:46:13It's not because of you.
00:46:15We were never meant to be together anyway.
00:46:18You should know, he never liked me from the very beginning.
00:46:23Letting him go is exactly what he wants.
00:46:28I explained expressionlessly, waving the contract in my hand to signal him to take it.
00:46:34But Milo stood there like a block of wood.
00:46:39Aside from his heavy, ragged breathing, he refused to lift a hand.
00:46:46Why aren't you saying anything?
00:46:50I was very confused.
00:46:53Was it wrong to let him go to?
00:46:55Milo's eyes turned red.
00:46:57It was the first time I had ever seen such a wronged expression on his face.
00:47:02The young man pursed his lips, trying desperately to hold back his emotions.
00:47:07He blinked and looked up at the ceiling, not wanting his tears to fall.
00:47:12But the teardrop still rolled down from the corners of his eyes.
00:47:22I didn't understand what there was to cry about.
00:47:26Ezra stood to the side and offered Milo a tissue.
00:47:31But he refused it, abruptly turning his face away.
00:47:36Just ignore him.
00:47:40You go sleep in my bedroom first.
00:47:42At this moment, only Milo and I were left in the living room.
00:47:47I wanted to talk to him calmly.
00:47:51Even though I don't know what you're feeling so wronged about.
00:47:54You won't be able to find a place to live if you go out now.
00:47:58You can stay here for now and leave whenever you find your next place.
00:48:02The man, who had been stubbornly holding back his words, suddenly burst out crying upon hearing me say this.
00:48:10How? How could you be like this?
00:48:13Milo covered his face with both hands, his voice slipping out intermittently through his fingers.
00:48:20Like what?
00:48:23Haven't I been good enough to you?
00:48:26I'm even letting you go.
00:48:28I tolerated all his tantrums and I gave him the freedom he wanted.
00:48:32Why was he never satisfied?
00:48:37But you spent $800,000 trading all your money for me.
00:48:43Are you really willing to let me leave?
00:48:47I wasn't.
00:48:49His figure and looks were indeed excellent.
00:48:52I had chosen him after endless searching.
00:48:55But there was no other way.
00:48:57He was only suited to be pampered by a wealthy family.
00:49:02If you feel bad about it, you can pay me back.
00:49:04Even just a small portion is fine, I said.
00:49:13Milo wiped his own tears away, slowly inching closer until he rested his head on my shoulder.
00:49:20Don't abandon me just because you have my brother now, okay?
00:49:25I pushed him away.
00:49:27Sigh.
00:49:29Why don't you understand?
00:49:32It's not because of your brother.
00:49:34For the next week, I didn't speak a single word to Milo.
00:49:37Even though he acted like a completely different incubus, taking the initiative to clean and do chores.
00:49:45And sleeping in the storage room at night without complaint.
00:49:49But I still urged him.
00:49:51You should go.
00:49:52You're just used to staying by my side and afraid to go out.
00:49:57When you actually go out and see the world, you'll endingly live me more comfortable.
00:50:02Milo finally couldn't take it anymore.
00:50:05Grabbing his luggage, he shot a glare at Ezra passing by and stormed out in a huff.
00:50:11Ezra watched the young man's back.
00:50:14After he had gone far, he went back to earnestly wiping the table, casually asking.
00:50:22Chloe, what do you want to eat for dinner?
00:50:28I'll go buy groceries in a bit.
00:50:31Waiting until the early hours of the morning.
00:50:34Milo, who had run away, regretted it.
00:50:39Covered in dirt, he squatted in the hallway, crying secretly.
00:50:44Truly useless.
00:50:48I heard the noise but didn't open the door.
00:50:51I merely reminded Ezra that we were moving to our new home tomorrow.
00:50:56Milo slept leaning against the door all night.
00:51:00The next day, he went out again to find his own way.
00:51:04Because of Ezra's arrival, my life slowly began to improve.
00:51:09Every time I came back, it was no longer a mess.
00:51:13But a clean and tidy house, greeted by the mouth-watering aroma of food.
00:51:18He even wanted to work at a bubble tea shop to help with household expenses.
00:51:24But I worried that standing for too long would harm his health.
00:51:29I can support you.
00:51:31You don't have to work so hard.
00:51:34But Ezra couldn't sit idle.
00:51:37Seeing people live streaming crafts and knitting scarves online, I bought him some craft materials and yarn.
00:51:43About another month passed.
00:51:47One evening after work, I came out of the company and saw Milo.
00:51:52He was a bit tanner, wearing work clothes and cotton linen gloves, looking like he had just finished a blue
00:51:57collar gig.
00:51:59He stretched his lips trying to greet me.
00:52:06As soon as Milo opened his mouth, the corners of his lips dropped.
00:52:11I've saved up some money to compensate you, master.
00:52:15Can I come see you every month from now on?
00:52:19Seeing Milo's eyes full of exhaustion now, I didn't have the heart to refuse again.
00:52:26Alright, if paying me back gives you peace of mind, then...
00:52:30I'll accept it.
00:52:32Also, I am no longer your master.
00:52:35After returning home, Ezra squatted down with a smile, untying my shoelaces for me.
00:52:39He was like this every time, serving me with the utmost care.
00:52:44Even if I told him it wasn't necessary, he would still do it the next day.
00:52:50Did my brother come looking for you again?
00:52:53The man touched my ankle, his gaze traveling upward.
00:52:57His sense of dependence on me growing ever stronger.
00:53:03He wants to pay me back.
00:53:06Just paying you back?
00:53:08Ezra said, still wearing a smile.
00:53:11Chloe, don't see him again.
00:53:14Let him fend for himself.
00:53:17My hand holding the water glass paused.
00:53:20For a moment, I couldn't answer.
00:53:24Then, the man took out the scarf he had knitted from the cabinet and gently wrapped it around my neck.
00:53:36Try it on.
00:53:38Do you like it?
00:53:40If you don't like it, I'll take it and burn it.
00:53:44Then knit a new one.
00:53:46My heart skipped a beat and I hesitated before speaking.
00:53:51Ezra, how about you go out and find a job?
00:53:54Ezra lowered his voice.
00:53:56Are you getting annoyed with me?
00:53:59It wasn't that I found him annoying, but rather that he was getting increasingly clingy.
00:54:06You're making me too much of a priority, and it's going to ruin your own mood.
00:54:13But you are important.
00:54:18I'd only be sad if you didn't let me focus on you.
00:54:24In the middle of the night, Ezra would always hold me tight.
00:54:27As if terrified, I might suddenly run away.
00:54:31He even questioned me when I went to the bathroom.
00:54:35I had to wait until daytime when I went to the office to look up his reactions online.
00:54:41Some experts said this was typical emotional paranoia caused by a lack of love.
00:54:47If not corrected in time, it would only get worse later on.
00:54:52Sure enough, sometimes when I was sleeping soundly at night, I would hear Ezra wake up terrified from a nightmare.
00:55:02A grown man, trembling all over, burrowing into my arms.
00:55:07I quickly patted his back, telling him I was there.
00:55:12Ezra looked up.
00:55:15Will you throw me away in the future too?
00:55:20No, of course not.
00:55:22But you got off work half an hour later than usual today.
00:55:25Did you take in another incubus?
00:55:28Can you tell me?
00:55:30I don't mind, but could you just tell me first?
00:55:33I patiently explained why I was half an hour late.
00:55:37Although Ezra said,
00:55:40I believe you.
00:55:42His eyes still looked anxious.
00:55:45The people-pleasing incubus gradually turned into a love-begging incubus.
00:55:51And he was always overly suspicious.
00:55:55The following month, Milo arrived right on time to repay the money.
00:56:00I hadn't seen him in a while, and he had gotten a bit bulkier from his blue-collar gig.
00:56:06Master!
00:56:07I made $20,000 this month.
00:56:11Here you go.
00:56:13His tone was proud.
00:56:16Meanwhile, I was so sleepy I couldn't keep my eyes open, having been kept awake all night by Ezra's fussing.
00:56:25Hmm, are you planning to give it all back to me?
00:56:31Keep some for yourself.
00:56:33I yawned.
00:56:36I don't have a sense of taste, so just eating some plain white rice to fill my stomach is fine.
00:56:41It doesn't cost much.
00:56:44Milo had really changed a lot.
00:56:47I simply couldn't connect the young man standing in front of me with the shrew who was yelling at me
00:56:52two months ago.
00:56:55Just as I was about to take the money, my phone rang.
00:57:00Hold on.
00:57:03Hello Ezra, what's up?
00:57:05Why hasn't Master come back yet? Did you go see someone else?
00:57:12I'm just asking casually, it's okay if you don't want to tell me.
00:57:15I was utterly exhausted.
00:57:20Milo just came to pay me back today, that's all.
00:57:25Oh, then who was the male colleague that gave you flowers yesterday?
00:57:30The male colleague who gave me flowers yesterday?
00:57:34How did he know?
00:57:36I threw those flowers straight into the trash can downstairs at the office right after receiving them.
00:57:43I hung up the phone with a complicated expression.
00:57:49Milo hadn't left yet, he said.
00:57:55My brother's been stalking you these billions these past few days.
00:57:59I was shocked.
00:58:01How do you know?
00:58:06Because when I wasn't working, I'd secretly come to see you two and I bumped into him.
00:58:11I told you he was manipulative.
00:58:13I irritably told Milo to shut up.
00:58:19So what if he's manipulative?
00:58:23He's still better than you.
00:58:24In the third month after moving to the new house, I really couldn't stand Ezra's paranoid attention anymore.
00:58:32Even when I went grocery shopping and passed by the seafood section.
00:58:37He would carefully sniff my scent when I got back.
00:58:42Asking why I smelled like rotten fish and shrimp, and if I was planning to keep another mermaid.
00:58:50So, I accepted Milo's idea and simply confirmed Ezra's suspicions.
00:58:58Actually, I still have lingering feelings for Milo.
00:59:04Would you agree to let me keep him again?
00:59:07Otherwise, I'll always be tempted to keep some other kind of incubetta.
00:59:13That night, Ezra cried for a long time, constantly muttering.
00:59:18I knew it.
00:59:20I guessed right.
00:59:22I just knew it.
00:59:25But after crying, he calmed down.
00:59:30Then you'd better just keep Milo.
00:59:32At least he's stupid.
00:59:35If you bring in a new species, I'm afraid I'll be able to compete.
00:59:39Me.
00:59:42As expected of twins, they have each other's minds figured out so thoroughly.
00:59:47Well, it turns out they only behave when they keep each other in check.
00:59:53Sigh, I've finally found the right way to raise them.
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