[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-incubus-system":3,"chapter-the-incubus-system-the-incubus-system-chapter-696":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Incubus System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1380149,1827,"Chapter 696: You Have Me...","the-incubus-system-chapter-696",696,"\u003Cp>The Incubus System Chapter 686. You Have Me...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Desperately, I racked my brain for something, anything, that could cheer her up. Then, out of nowhere, an idea sparked. \"Come on, Celia. Let's do something fun,\" I said, trying to sound upbeat. \"We could hit the mall, grab you a new outfit, or maybe take a walk in the park. Just name it—whatever you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I saw a flicker of interest flash across her face, just for a second, before her expression fell again. I knew she was still upset, thanks to Mrs. Clea saying all that stuff right in front of her. I couldn't completely blame Mrs. Clea; maybe she thought Celia already knew everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could respond, I grinned, throwing in a bit of mischief. \"Oh, by the way, I ran into Tiffany earlier. She's down for a theme park day with us. Just say when,\" I reminded her, hoping to spark something in her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To my relief, a small smile finally broke through, soft but genuine, like a little flower pushing up through cracks in the pavement. She looked at me, eyes shining just a bit brighter. \"How about the day after tomorrow?\" she asked, her voice tinged with excitement she was trying to hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sounds good,\" I nodded, relieved to see her spirits lifting, even if just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if she could feel my mood, Foxy leaned closer, her eyes sparkling with excitement, her tails swaying back and forth like a fluffy metronome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I come too, Master?\" she asked, her voice hopeful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at her and couldn't help but smile. \"Of course, Foxy,\" I said, giving her a gentle pat on the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about us?\" they chimed in, voices filled with curiosity and a hint of longing. \"Can we come too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, guys,\" I said, feeling a bit guilty. \"I don't think the theme park is going to let me bring this many pets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Red let out a loud whine, and the others joined in, their voices blending into a little symphony of disappointment. But Foxy stepped forward, her eyes warm and reassuring, and she quickly calmed them down for me. She knew I wasn't in the best place emotionally and was always there to help me manage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Celia's soft voice pulled my attention back. \"Brother…\" She looked up at me, her expression serious and sad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah?\" I asked, my eyes meeting her gloomy gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How's mom?\" she asked, a heavy sadness lingering in her tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's fine,\" I replied, forcing a small, dry smile. \"Better than I thought she'd be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celia's eyes searched mine, trying to find some hidden truth behind my words. \"Does she… regret it?\" she asked, a small flicker of hope mingled with her sadness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hesitated, unsure of how to respond. I didn't want to crush her with the truth, but I also didn't want to give her false hope. \"She said she was sorry,\" I finally replied, carefully choosing my words. \"But honestly… that was just a lie. She just wanted to avoid the punishment and move on with her life. She doesn't regret a thing or think about us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bitterness hit me the moment I said it, anger bubbling up inside me. It wasn't fair—she'd left us, abandoned us like we didn't matter, and now she wanted to live as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celia's response was simple, a quiet, \"I see,\" spoken in a tone that matched the dark clouds rolling overhead. A heavy silence fell between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I moved closer to her, reaching out to take her hand in mine. Our fingers intertwined, and I felt the warmth of her skin, grounding me. I looked into her eyes, seeing all the pain and sorrow etched there. It was heartbreaking, and I wished more than anything to take it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey,\" I said softly, my voice gentle. \"Let's forget about her, okay? We're fine. We don't need her. We don't need anyone who's betrayed us—betrayed Dad,\" I said, my voice growing steadier as I spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small smile tugged at her lips as she listened, a faint sign that she understood. Deep down, she knew I was right. We couldn't let our mother's actions dictate our lives or define who we were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And besides, you've got me,\" I reminded her, giving her hand a gentle squeeze. \"No matter how much I change, I'm still your brother. I'm still your Ethan.\" I wanted her to feel that reassurance, to know that I'd always be there for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave a dry smile and nodded. \"I know,\" she whispered, so quietly I barely heard her. Then, she pulled her hand away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But still… a part of me wishes we could go back to the way things used to be,\" she admitted, her voice soft and wistful. \"But I guess that's just wishful thinking.\" She looked away, closing her eyes for a moment, like she was fighting back tears. \"It was just… something I hoped for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a second thought, I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her into a hug. I felt her tense up for a moment before she relaxed, melting into the embrace. I held her tightly, feeling her sorrow against me. Her hair brushed my face, tickling my nose, but I didn't care. I gently rubbed her head, hoping to give her a little comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, I closed my eyes. All that mattered was this—me holding her, letting her know she wasn't alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel her warmth seep into me, grounding me, and I hoped that somehow, I was doing the same for her. \"It's okay, Celia. 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