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Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) Chapter 3188

Andrew hugged each of them one by one, careful and restrained—no kisses, not even a hint of impropriety. With so many people watching, even with his famously thick skin, he wasn’t bold enough to go that far.

That alone spoke volumes.

All around them, the men of the Lloyd family watched the scene with wildly different expressions.

Some looked envious.
Some looked very envious.
Some looked painfully envious.
And a few looked as though their souls had left their bodies entirely.

Several of the younger Lloyd men were themselves outstanding talents—handsome, capable, and quietly admired by countless young women across Chetvine. Under normal circumstances, they carried themselves with confidence, attending banquets and gatherings like natural stars, convinced they were heaven’s chosen.

But today, standing before Andrew—the Lloyd family’s Dragon Prince—they all lowered their heads in silence.

So this was what true royal treatment looked like.

The undisputed number one of the family.

A man so favored that even the gods might feel a twinge of envy.

Seeing that the reunion was coming to a close, Donovan smiled warmly and said,
“Andy, you’ve traveled a long way. You must be exhausted. But today is a celebration—I’ll make the arrangements. Take your guests back to your place and rest for a while. Later, we’ll have a big family dinner.”

Andrew nodded. “Alright.”

Then, smiling, he gestured slightly.
“This is Ms. Nyx Kerrigan.”

Among all of Andrew’s women, Nyx was the only foreign beauty.

Blonde hair, blue eyes, long legs, and a figure that seemed carved from marble—she looked every bit like a princess from a distant castle. Her demeanor was cool and noble, with an undercurrent of dominance and sharp confidence that made her presence impossible to ignore.

Several of the Lloyd family’s younger men nearly forgot how to breathe.

Foreign beauties weren’t unheard of in Chetvine—but one of Nyx’s caliber?

For most of them, this was a first.

Andrew didn’t linger. With a light chuckle, he led the group toward his new residence, which had already been completed long ago.

When he arrived and looked up, he saw a beautiful four-story villa standing proudly on the land he and Reginald once owned.

The exterior had been designed by a renowned Chetvine architect—personally hired by Aspen. The interior, however, bore a far more intimate touch, completed with ideas and effort contributed by all the women together.

The moment Andrew stepped inside, he was immediately engulfed.

Soft fragrances of perfume.
Cascades of long, flowing hair.
Slender waists, elegant curves, long legs framed by slit dresses and fine stockings.

It was dazzling.

Too dazzling.

His eyes genuinely didn’t know where to land first.

“Finally,” Andrew said, standing in the spacious living room with a relaxed laugh, “I’m home.”

For the first time in a long while, his body and mind truly loosened. He dropped onto the couch, sinking into it comfortably.

The Outlands had been glorious. He had ruled there as a supreme power.

But this—
This warmth, this chaos, this beauty gathered under one roof—

This was the life he actually wanted.

Lauren walked over with a gentle smile and sat directly on his lap. Looping her arms around his neck, she said sweetly,
“Honey, I’ve already had someone prepare the cards. Tonight, whoever’s card you draw will serve you, okay?”

She paused, eyes sparkling mischievously.

“But I should warn you—you need to draw at least three.”

She tilted her head, then amended it decisively.
“No, actually, since this is your first day back… four. Minimum.”

Andrew waved his hand grandly, confidence written all over his face.
“What’s four cards? Tonight’s a reunion celebration. I’ll draw them all.”

The villa instantly filled with laughter and delighted giggles, the sound echoing warmly through every corner of the house.

Home had never felt so alive.