Chapter 13 I Never Thought I'd See You Again

• Upon hearing the crude singing coming from the bathroom, Kathleen hurried to the bedroom. As soon as she stepped inside, she saw Cassandra lying on the bed, her clothes in disarray.
• Her thoughts immediately went off-track. Could it be that women of this age truly can't endure the loneliness of long nights?
• "Cass, did you hire a male escort?"
• Cassandra, still groggy, was pulled upright. Upon seeing Kathleen by the bed, she asked in confusion, "Kath, what are you doing here?"
• "If I didn't come, wouldn't you end up pregnant by morning? Cass, out of all seven of us, you've always been the most mature and responsible. How could you lose control and do something like this? I know you're feeling lonely, but you can't just treat yourself this way."
• Cassandra was utterly baffled, having no idea what Kathleen was talking about.
• "Kath, what are you even saying? Pregnant? I don't understand any of this."
• Frustrated, Kathleen snapped, "Lia told me over the phone that you've found yourself a man, and I didn't believe it at first. However, as soon as I walked in, I heard a man's voice coming from the bathroom. Now, it turns out to be true."
• Cassandra finally realized what was going on. She quickly explained, "You've got it all wrong. The man in the bathroom is Troy, our youngest brother."
• "Cass, are you drunk or something? The creep disappeared 10 years ago. How could he be naked in your bathroom, singing some lewd song?
• "I know you've been feeling guilty, but what happened 10 years ago wasn't your fault. Troy's disappearance had nothing to do with you."
• Before Troy reappeared, Cassandra had been haunted by the events of 10 years ago. Back then, she had teased Troy, calling him a caterpillar, which led to him storming out of the house. He never returned after that.
• Now that Troy was back, she had finally let go of her guilt. She patiently explained, "Kath, I'm not lying to you. The man in the bathroom is really the creep. Lia was just messing with you."
• Kathleen still didn't believe her. She stubbornly said, "No way. If you don't have proof, I won't believe you. You probably just hired a male escort for some temporary fun."
• Upon realizing that words weren't enough, Cassandra realized the only way to convince Kathleen was to show her. "Come with me, and you'll see."
• She led Kathleen to the bathroom door, where through the frosted glass, they could see the silhouette of a man humming and scrubbing himself.
• "Cass, why bring me here? Isn't this the man you hired? I'm not into threesomes—I've never even tried being with just one person."
• Cassandra couldn't believe that Kathleen had interpreted the situation that way. Even she hadn't experienced something as wild as that.
• Realizing that any further explanation would be futile, Cassandra decided to let the evidence speak for itself.
• Without any warning or time for preparation, she flung the door open, revealing a young man standing there completely naked, urinating.
• Troy was caught off guard, and a heavy awkwardness filled the air.
• Surely, there's no law against peeing while showering, right?
• However, Cassandra and Kathleen were both momentarily stunned, their eyes filled with admiration and surprise.
• Troy stood there in all his muscular glory, his physique perfectly sculpted. What drew their attention even more was the intricate black dragon tattoo that stretched from his chest over his shoulders and down his back, an image that was strikingly beautiful.
• In fact, it wasn't a tattoo at all. Troy wasn't exactly sure what it was.
• Ever since he escaped from a secret chamber, the dragon had appeared on his body. Nevertheless, it only became visible in certain conditions, such as when he drank or was exposed to high temperatures.
• Troy awkwardly asked, "What are you…"
• Before he could finish, Cassandra cut him off sharply, "Don't talk. Turn around."
• Not knowing what the two women were up to, Troy obediently turned his back to them.
• Cassandra pointed at a distinctive pattern of moles on Troy's lower back, arranged in the shape of the Big Dipper. "Kath, look. Even if someone tried to impersonate him, this is one thing that can't be faked."
• The reason all seven sisters knew about this secret was because, as children, they used to bathe together.
• During those times, they would often examine the moles on Troy's back. One day, they connected the dots to realize the pattern resembled the Big Dipper.
• "Creep, it's really you! You're alive, and you've grown so tall. Wow, you've really developed well, and you're still so handsome!"
• Kathleen poked Troy's abs a couple of times, paying no mind to the fact that he was dripping wet. Then, she gave him a big hug and even playfully pinched his firm butt.
• Troy was left speechless. Judging by the earlier conversation, he understood that this incredibly beautiful woman standing before him was his fourth sister, Kathleen.
• With her so close, the intoxicating scent of her perfume filled his nostrils, and it felt like she was openly tempting him.
• Kathleen gently brushed her hand across Troy's cheek, her eyes soft and full of emotion. "Creep, I never thought I'd see you again in this lifetime."