Lynette Batton and Leon Batton gazed at each other as his words instantly made her feel warm inside.

She knew her brother had the best intentions for her own good most of the time, even though he came across as unreasonable sometimes.

“Leon, don’t you think you’re being unrealistic?" she asked in exasperation. "Everyone needs to grow up. Once we are adults, it's inevitable to engage in some things that are complicated and impure.

“Nobody’s world can always remain pure and clean,” she added, feeling like he was being ludicrous.

However, Leon wore a subdued expression as he stared at her. “It might be impossible for others, but not for you. I will stay by your side and protect you forever. You will always remain uncorrupted where you don’t have to worry about anything.

“I will stand in front of you to block anything tainted and difficult in the world while you don’t even have to lift a finger. You only have to sit still and look pretty,” he added.

Ever since Leon became mature enou