Six months!Hearing the doctor pronounce a death sentence in the form of having only half a year left was undoubtedly crushing for Bianca.She couldn't believe it."Yes, that's right," the doctor said, taking off his glasses and looking at Bianca seriously.Bianca didn't know what to say. Already pale-faced, hearing the doctor's verdict made her heart feel even heavier.Hearing the doctor pronounce a death sentence on her loved one firsthand, Bianca knew better than anyone the feelings and taste that came with it!Back then, it was also the doctor who pronounced the same verdict...!That time, it was her only family member. Whenever the doctor said something like that to her, it meant that loss was imminent."Is there no other way?" She had asked the doctor the same question back then.But what did the doctor tell her at that time?!The doctor told her that her grandmother needed surgery as soon as possible, and the surgery cost eight hundred thousand! As long as the surgery
The force behind Bianca's slap was heavy.In an instant, Seraphine's lips bore traces of blood as she looked at Bianca. Seraphine's gaze was as fierce as a savage beast, as if she wanted to tear her apart. Bianca's gaze towards her became even more dangerous at this moment.With a cold smirk, Seraphine said, "Hitting me won't change the fact! Don't you know? It was your mother who handled the adoption procedures back then.""...""So, I'm still the heiress of the Holly family!""...""And the rightful heiress here!" Seraphine said crazily.Bianca's gaze was already dangerous, and she looked at Seraphone with even more chilling danger now.Seraphine declared, "From now on, I won't step away from the Holly family!"She had nothing left.The only thing she could have now was the Holly family.Just as Seraphine was about to step inside, Bianca's voice turned cold, "I advise you not to go in.""Are you threatening me?""No. I'm stating a fact. If you step inside today, I'll t
Bianca smiled. "Give it a try and see if you like it." Actually, Bianca wasn't particularly skilled in cooking. However, during her time in Weiss Town, she gained some basic kitchen knowledge. So, this morning, she managed to cook smoothly and put in considerable effort."I like it!" Curtis exclaimed before even tasting it.He hadn't tasted it yet, but he already liked it. How could he not? It was his daughter's cooking, after all. Curtis... truly liked it!"Go ahead and try it first," Bianca suggested."Okay."Curtis had eaten a lot of things before this. But after trying Bianca's cooking, he had to admit that it was the best thing he had ever tasted. One's appetite depended on one's mood! When one was in a good mood, everything tasted delicious."What's wrong?" Bianca asked as she noticed Curtis' lowered gaze, with a hint of moisture in his eyes."I never thought I'd live to see this day," Curtis said without waiting for her response. "Your mother waited for this moment
After breakfast, Bianca felt lethargic throughout the morning. But by noon, she found herself in the kitchen.Carol noticed Bianca's downcast mood and said tenderly, "Let me handle this, Miss. You should rest.""It's okay, I can manage." What did this exhaustion matter? As long as the people around her were safe and sound, that was the greatest blessing she could ask for. But Bianca had lost too much. She seemed to have lost the courage to lose anymore.Seeing Bianca's determination, Carol didn't insist further, simply nodding in understanding. "Alright."Curtis seemed to be in good spirits that morning, eating more than usual, which was beneficial for his health. Despite her distracted state of mind, Bianca prepared his food with utmost care."Carol?""Yes?""What kind of person was she?"She was referring to Eleanor. Until now, Bianca couldn't utter her name.Carol was taken aback when Bianca brought her up, realizing that Bianca had never asked about Eleanor since retur
There was a major event in Simeria!Zane returned, but Cedric, whom Natalie had trapped, seemed to have vanished into thin air! Natalie's people had been searching for him in secret for days. They also closely watched Luna as they feared this man might go crazy and sneak out to take Luna away.Bianca's mind was fully occupied with taking care of Curtis, so she naturally knew nothing about what was happening. Bianca eventually appeared at the central cemetery in Simeria. She placed the flowers she was holding in front of Eleanor's tombstone. Then, she studied the gentle smile on the woman's face in the picture on the tombstone."Is this how you used to be?" Bianca whispered. Yes, this smile was Eleanor's true self. Back then, her smile came from the heart. But during Bianca's time in Simeria, she never saw Eleanor smile. All she saw was her sharp and dangerous side, which seemed to envelop everyone and make them tremble with fear!Zane appeared not far behind her, and Bianca f
Natalie was even more confused when she heard Bianca's words! Natalie knew that the situation was complicated and that Zane and Malcolm's return wasn't as straightforward as it seemed. But seeing Bianca's reaction now, she could clearly sense that there might be something behind it that she didn't know.Bianca got out of the car right after that, so Natalie didn't get a chance to say anything. She watched Bianca leave with a graceful yet obviously determined silhouette and eventually decided not to follow her out of the car. If Bianca had wanted to tell her anything, she would have done so on the way.Turning the car around, Natalie went back home. When she arrived, Austin looked like he was about to leave.Natalie quickly called out, "Honey!""Where were you just now?" Seeing Natalie, Austin opened his arms. Clearly, he went looking for Natalie after he had finished talking to Bianca but couldn't find her."Did Bianca say something to you?" Natalie asked directly as soon as t
Eleanor's ruthlessness and that venomous look of hers caused even someone as resilient as Bianca to feel intimidated when they saw it. She had done so many wrongs to her own daughter, and yet who would have thought that all of this stemmed from the Entes family?"For Zane and Malcolm to return to Simeria now... Is it because they're planning something?" Natalie finally voiced her thoughts.Since these two kept coming and going, she had felt that something was off, and asking this question only confirmed her suspicions.Austin's eyes flickered with depth. "Whatever conspiracy or purpose there may be, they will soon leave Simeria." He gently rubbed Natalie's soft hair as he spoke.Upon hearing this answer, Natalie, who already sensed something fishy, now felt even more unsettled. Looking at Austin's expression, she couldn't help but worry."Cedric is missing."Everything happening now is getting weirder by the minute, and she really was worried about it all.Austin replied, "D
Up to now, it was unclear what these people were planning. Natalie's heart was tightening more and more."Nat.""Hasn't he hurt me enough?" When Natalie heard about the possibility that Cedric was colluding with Zane and Malcolm, her tone was filled with hatred. Natalie had now utterly destroyed Wexford. So whether it's Malcolm or Zane, there was absolutely no benefit to them to work with Cedric. But now Cedric has suddenly disappeared! There must be something they don't know behind it. And when Natalie said that, Bianca sighed."He's hurt you enough…!""Bia!""So, there are many people and things in this world that we shouldn't get involved with!" Once they got even a little involved, it wasn't easy to shake off later.Natalie already felt suffocated, and hearing Bianca say this made her feel like her world was about to collapse. Seeing Natalie's lifeless expression, Bianca pulled her hand—not exactly warmly. "But you should trust Lord Austin!" It didn't matter i
Bianca was still pondering how to reject Malcolm. Undoubtedly, even when she sought him out a week ago and proposed they get married, she hadn't truly wanted to marry him. As she contemplated things now, she even anticipated how crazed Malcolm might become when she presented her decision.Her phone buzzed with a call from Malcolm. In the past, Bianca would have ignored it outright, but now... she wasn't one to burn bridges."Hello?""I'll be there in ten minutes. Come down.""It's quite late."Just like before, whenever this man wanted to talk to her, especially about meeting up, she couldn't muster a pleasant expression.The man on the other end of the line simply stated, "I want to see you."Bianca’s heart clenched at those words. She was accustomed to Malcolm's cold, domineering demeanor. Even when he desired a woman, he maintained that haughty attitude. So, hearing such tender words from him was beyond her expectations."Hmph.""Come down, okay? I have a surprise for you."
As Zane reached halfway up the hill, he noticed a familiar car parked outside. Neil, the butler, was waiting outside, and upon seeing Zane return, he approached respectfully."Lord Zane.""Who's here?" Zane frowned, glancing at the brightly lit villa.What was going on? Usually, this place was dim in the evenings, but today, everything was unexpectedly bright."Ms. Stewart has returned," Neil replied.Zane's mind went blank for a moment. He stared stiffly at the butler, his pupils rapidly constricting."Ms. Stewart arrived this afternoon."Yvette!The familiar name flashed through Zane's mind like a gust of wind. How many times had he wanted to hold onto her? But in the end, for various reasons, he had to let her go bit by bit.And now, Yvette was back!Where had she been all this time?Since leaving Simeria, it was like she was a bird that had escaped its cage and soared into the sky, never to return. Zane had asked the Stewart family about her once, but even they didn't kn
"Maybe something happened," said Bianca.Natalie felt her eyelids twitch in response. What kind of terrifying situation was this?"When I say 'something happened,' I don't mean anything bad, but..."But what?In that moment, Bianca's gaze toward Natalie deepened, and she understood what her friend meant."You mean...?" asked Natalie.Bianca nodded silently.Natalie fell quiet as she pondered the situation.What if that was really the case?Natalie couldn't help but admit that if it truly was, it would naturally be a favorable outcome for her."Don't forget, if he can come, he can also leave. He can't change anything here, so it's better for him to return to the world he belongs to," Bianca explained.During this time, Natalie had transformed Simeria into a fortress. But even in such circumstances, Cedric had mysteriously vanished. Up until now, there hadn't been any clues. Even Kyle had been through so much, yet hadn't uttered any useful information.So, it had to be said t
Bianca’s calmness and composure, despite her young age, spoke volumes about how her experiences and wisdom had shaped her thoughts.Curtis, initially worried about her, felt somewhat relieved seeing the tranquility and maturity in his daughter’s eyes.He nodded slowly. "Hmm."In the end, he agreed.After all, she was his daughter. Despite not being raised by him since childhood, Curtis could see it clearly. Like her mother, Bianca would stick to her decisions, impervious to outside interference.Seeing Curtis finally eating, Bianca felt a sense of relief. After lunch, she considerately accompanied her father for a stroll before allowing him to rest.When Carol emerged from Curtis' room, she saw Bianca waiting nearby and hurried over respectfully."Miss.""How is he?" Bianca inquired."Sir is still worried about you, miss," Carol replied sincerely.Having been by Curtis' side for many years, Carol naturally understood Bianca's significance in his heart.Bianca sighed. "It wil
As she spoke, Seraphine felt the already dangerous aura around the man grow even darker, sending her heart racing. She tried to speak, but found herself speechless."Hmph, you useless thing!" Zane cursed menacingly.Cold sweat soaked Seraphine's back completely."There must be a way," she choked out, her tone tense.At that moment, Seraphine recalled what Zane had said to her before she came back to Simeria.He had told her that he never kept useless individuals around him. To gain his protection, one had to be useful. And now, Seraphine's only use—her engagement to Malcolm—had been effortlessly annulled."Heh," Zane sneered disdainfully.For Seraphine, this disdain was not only humiliating, but also starkly different from her experiences with Eleanor. In Eleanor's presence, she had never faced such disrespect. But now, it seemed like anyone could trample on her.In the past, even members of the Entes family wouldn't openly show contempt towards her, but now… Those past comfort
Seraphine had always harbored resentment towards Bianca. But Bianca had always been a rather composed individual, rarely resorting to such actions.So, what was she doing now?"You..." Seraphine's initial fury had been turned to speechlessness by Bianca's aggression.When Seraphine glanced at Bianca, she caught a glimpse of malice in the other woman's eyes.Before Seraphine could utter a word, Bianca bluntly asked, "You know, don't you?"Seraphine stayed silent.Know what?"You knew that Lord Malcolm and Lord Zane are half brothers You also knew why Lord Zane sought you out and took your side, right?" Bianca continued.Seraphine's face drained of color in an instant. And every subtle change in her expression was noticed by Bianca, whose eyes were filled with icy mockery.Stepping forward, Bianca gripped Seraphine's delicate chin. Seraphine instinctively tried to evade, but Bianca's hold was firm."You still dare claim this is your home?" Bianca scoffed."This has always been
When would the cycle of revenge end?While Bianca hadn't decided what to do about Eleanor's actions, Zane had already shown his claws.When would it end?If someone kept chasing after a person, what could they do?"Bia…"Curtis wanted to say something to his daughter, but was met with her unwavering gaze. Clearly, she wouldn't back down this time, just like her mother never did when faced with such situations. Both women faced things head-on, without flinching."Don't worry, okay?" Bianca reassured Curtis.There was another reason she was insisting on staying in Simeria—Bianca knew Curtis wouldn't leave with her. So, she wouldn't leave either.-Bianca and Curtis talked for a long time.Curtis still wanted to send her abroad, but her resolute attitude left him powerless. Moreover, from various pieces of information gathered earlier, it was clear that Bianca was a strong-willed child.No matter what problems she faced, she had her own opinions. So, asking her to leave was s
When Bianca returned to the Holly family’s residence, she found Curtis staring gravely at some documents. When he started coughing violently, his face turning as pale as a sheet, Carol hurried over to check on him."Sir, let Ms. Bianca handle these documents. Please don't strain yourself," Carol said, her tone full of concern."I see now," Curtis muttered heavily, as if he had just realized something crucial.Not understanding what he meant, Carol simply urged, "Your health can't handle this strain. Don't tire yourself out. You must trust Ms. Bianca."Curtis fell silent.Trust?He had always trusted Bianca, but now he regretted bringing her back. If he had never found her, would things be different now?"Where did she go?" Curtis asked."Ms. Bianca went out, but she'll be back soon," Carol reassured him, gently taking the documents from his hands.Ever since Bianca told the older woman about Curtis' health problems, Carol had been extra vigilant, making sure he avoided anythin
Bianca stared at the dangerous man, memories of their harmonious past flashing through her mind. Those moments had once seemed so genuine, yet now felt laughably absurd."Haha, how ridiculous!" Bianca scoffed, her laughter bitter."Bianca!" Zane's voice was sharp, cutting through her mirth."Zane, what if I reveal your true intentions to everyone? What will they think then?""Who would believe you?" Zane interrupted coldly, not letting her finish.Bianca's smile froze on her lips. He was right.Who would believe her? Curtis might, and so would Natalie. But was their trust enough?Clearly, it wasn't.But did it matter?"It's not your concern who believes me. I have never needed anyone's belief to stand strong," said Bianca.Many had doubted her before, but none had ever managed to break her spirit. The dangers she faced now might be greater, but for Bianca, they were just another set of challenges.She had overcome every hardship she encountered. This time would be no differe