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Chapter 171 Coming Home
Felix walked in with a spring in his step and a cheerful grin on his face.
He was dressed in casual clothes, his hair still damp, obviously just returned from outdoors.
But what really caught everyone’s eye was the smile on his face.
It was a genuine, heartfelt smile that he simply couldn’t conceal.
“Mom! Dora! Iris!” he called out as soon as he walked in. “I’ve got some great news!”
Vivienne looked at him, then glanced behind him.
There was no one there.
“Felix, weren’t you supposed to take Mindy back to her place?
“Why are you only just getting back now?
“Where did you stay last night?” Vivienne asked.
Felix’s cheeks flushed a little, but his smile grew even brighter.
“Mom, I… I spent the night at Mindy’s place,” he said.
The living room fell silent for a moment.
Dora’s eyes lit up instantly.
Iris covered her mouth in surprise.
Vivienne stared blankly at her son, unable to react for a moment.
“You… you stayed at Mindy’s place?” she repeated.
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In the interstellar, everyone knew that if a male beastfolk spent the night at a female’s place, there was only one possibility, they were beast mates.
Felix’s ears flushed as he nodded, then took out a delicate box from inside his jacket and opened it.
Inside was a marriage matching certificate.
“Mom, I’ve got some great news for you,” Felix said.
Vivienne looked at him, a knowing smile in her eyes. “What’s the good news?”
Felix’s ears turned red as he continued, “Mom, Mindy and I are mates now.”
The living room fell completely silent.
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“Ahhh!!!”
Iris was the first to scream, “Felix, you did it! You’re officially matched!
“You finally have a female mate!”
Dora smiled, walked over, and patted Felix on the shoulder. “Congratulations, Felix!”
Vivienne was stunned for three seconds, then her eyes welled up with tears again.
But this time, it was because she was happy.
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“You silly boy…” Vivienne said, her voice trembling. “Such a big thing, and you didn’t even tell me beforehand…”
“Mom, I only decided last night,” Felix said.
He scratched his head, his blush deepening. “I was just taking her home, but we got to talking, and… well…
“And then I ended up staying over.
“And then we became mates.
“And just like that, it was official.”
Dora looked at him, finding it both funny and heartwarming.
Mindy was her sister-in-law now.
Now they felt even more like family.
Vivienne looked at him, her eyes full of warmth and pride.
“That girl Mindy, I really like her every time I see her,” she said with a smile.
“She’s got a great personality, straightforward, generous, kind, and she knows what she wants. She’s a real catch.”
Felix nodded vigorously. “Mom, you’re absolutely right.
“She’s really amazing.”
Dora leaned in, a mischievous glint in her eyes. “So, Felix, you spent the night at Mindy’s place. Did you get up to anything you shouldn’t have?”
Felix’s face instantly turned bright red. “Come on, Dora!”
Dora snickered mischievously.
Iris laughed along with everyone, but as she did, a hint of envy flashed in her eyes.
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‘Felix finally found a mate he really likes, and Mindy is so wonderful. They’re definitely going to be happy together, she thought.
She lowered her head, her fingers fidgeting with the hem of her shirt.
‘When will I find someone who’s just for me?’ she wondered.
After the laughter died down, Felix said, “Mom, I’m just here to grab a few things. From now on, I’ll be living right next door to Dora.
“Mindy’s place is just nearby, so we’ll basically be neighbors.”
Vivienne nodded. “Of course.
“You two be happy together, Mom will always support you.”
Felix replied with a quick “Okay,” then turned and headed upstairs to pack his things.
Dora raised an eyebrow.
“So…
“So, I’ll be catching a ride with you later.”
Dora smiled.
‘Good thing.
‘Looks like things are about to get even more lively around here, she thought.
Dora watched Felix head upstairs, then glanced at Iris next to her. She leaned in and whispered with a teasing grin, “Envious?”
Iris blinked in surprise, her cheeks flushing bright red. “Come on, Dora!”
Dora laughed and ruffled her hair. “It’s good to be a little jealous, you know.
“Once you’re feeling better, we’ll get Mom to register you at the matching center, so you can find a mate you really like.
“When you apply for your homestead, we’ll make sure it’s right here in our community, so we can live side by side.”
Iris’s eyes lit up, but she looked a bit uneasy. “But… I wish I could find someone I really like, just like you did, Dora.”
Dora raised an eyebrow. “Got your eye on someone already?”
Iris’s face flushed bright red. “No, not yet, but I just don’t want to be matched with someone I don’t actually care about.”
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Dora nodded. “Don’t worry about it, just take it slow. You’re not even old enough for mandatory mate selection yet.”
Vivienne watched her two daughters, then looked upstairs after Felix, her eyes filled with motherly tenderness.
‘Felix has finally settled down, Dora is thriving, and Iris is slowly coming into her own… Vivienne thought.
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When Clive came to pick up Dora, there was another hovercar trailing behind him.
“Milo’s here too,” he said offhandedly. “He’s picking up Felix.”
Dora raised an eyebrow, shot him a look, then glanced at the two low-key black hovercars parked in the yard, and grinned. “That’s pretty thoughtful of you guys.”
Felix had finished packing, holding a small suitcase, his face lit up with excitement he just couldn’t hide.
He stood at the doorway, kept glancing toward the yard, where he saw Milo stepping out of the car.
“Felix,” Dora teased, leaning in, “you look like you can’t wait to get back home.”
Felix cleared his throat, his ears turning a little red. “Cut it out.”
Dora burst out laughing.
Vivienne walked them to the door, took Dora’s hand, and whispered, “Thanks Mindy for me, will you? She really took good care of Felix last night…
“And invite her whole family over for dinner one of these days.”
Dora nodded. “Leave it to me, Mom. I’ll handle everything.”
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