Isabella had been blindfolded, unable to determine where she was at the moment. However, judging from the occasional bone-chilling cold she could feel, there must have been a large icehouse nearby.
The kidnappers didn't bother her, so she sat quietly, not wanting to anger them, in order to properly protect her child and herself.
Half an hour had passed when the kidnapper called Quinn again. Hearing Quinn's voice, Isabella urgently said, "Quinn--"
This time, she had just called out Quinn's name when the kidnappers snatched the phone away. She heard them loudly say, "Mr. Ashton, is the money ready?"
Isabella couldn't hear what was being said on the other end of the phone, but she heard the kidnapper's leader say, "You put the money in the trash can in front of 20 Harlow Road, and leave immediately after you've delivered it. If you dare to play any tricks—"
At this point, the kidnapper leader reached out and yanked Isabella's long hair hard. Isa
Pushed into a freezer of minus thirty degrees, Isabella immediately felt the bone-chilling cold, shivering uncontrollably.The heavy door was firmly shut, surrounded by a silence as deep as death.Isabella immediately ripped off the blindfold that was covering her eyes, but there were no lights on in the freezer, it was so dark that she couldn't see her hand in front of her face.Guided by her memory, Isabella slowly groped her way back to the door of the freezer. She reached out and felt around, finally finding the door handle.She gave it a tug, but the thick door didn't respond at all, it simply wouldn't budge.Once was not enough, she pulled several more times, but still couldn't open it. It must have been locked from the outside.Isabella had been trying hard for quite a while, but it was all in vain. Disappointed, she withdrew her hand.She didn't know how long she could hold on? Didn't know if she could hold on until Quinn arri
"Isabella, it's okay now." Suddenly hearing her voice, Quinn immediately snapped out of his thoughts, grabbed her hand, and kissed it over and over again.Isabella suddenly realized something, quickly touched her belly, felt it still bulging, still heavy. She pursed her lips and smiled gently, "Our baby is still here, how wonderful!"Seeing her sigh in relief, looking at her smile, seeing that she was still okay, Quinn's eyes suddenly turned red.He didn't know what to say, so he lowered his head and kissed her, kissed her forehead, kissed her lips, and finally kissed her round, protruding belly."Quinn, your stubble is prickly," Isabella, whose abdominal skin was particularly sensitive, complained. Being kissed by him and pricked by his stubble at the same time, she felt unbearably itchy.Quinn lifted his head, his deep, profound gaze fixed on her. He had so much he wanted to say to her, but he just couldn't find the words.What Isabella fe
Sophie stayed with Isabella until she fell asleep, then she carefully left the room.I went downstairs to the living room and saw Nathaniel sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed.He was on the phone with someone, and seeing his animated expression, Sophie felt a pang in her heart.She took a few steps to sit beside him, leaning in to listen, wanting to know whether he was on the phone with a man or a woman.But before she could hear it, she was pushed away by Nathaniel. He glared at her fiercely and continued his conversation as if no one else was there."Nathaniel, I like you," Sophie stood up, hands on her hips, and barked at him fiercely.Finally, Nathaniel hung up the phone, raising an eyebrow at her. "If you like me, that's your business, what does it have to do with me?""What?" Sophie lifted her foot to kick him, but not only did she miss this time, she was instead kicked back by him.She lost her balance and fell ba
At the dinner table, the dishes were very abundant, including bean sprout chicken shreds, clam meatball soup, green vegetable bisque, braised chestnut with vegetable hearts, country-style meatloaf, and so on, all of which were nutritious meals for pregnant women.Sophie was eating bit by bit, occasionally glancing at the two people across from her. Despite the food being so unpalatable, her wooden-headed brother was happily eating it with his sister-in-law.The two people would occasionally help each other serve food. The most unbelievable thing was that her brother, who was a clean freak, would even eat the leftovers from his sister-in-law.In the past, her wooden brother always had someone prepare his meals separately. When sharing a dish with others, he had to use public fork.But looking at him now, he could savor even the leftovers from Isabella, enjoying every bite with a look of pleasure on his face. He was truly despicable to the core.Seei
After wandering around the yard for almost half an hour, Isabella was drenched in sweat. She went straight to the bathroom to take a shower as soon as she returned to her room.Isabella, with her big belly, made Quinn very worried that she might slip or fall, so these days, he always helped her bathe.At the beginning, Isabella was extremely shy. Whenever he helped her, she would blush like a cooked shrimp, turning completely red all over.But gradually, she got used to it, because when Quinn, this man, said he would help her bathe, it was just bathing, he never had any other intentions.She stood naked before him, yet he had never thought of anything else. The man's self-control was indeed extraordinarily strong.That was because she never knew that after every time he helped her bathe, Quinn would always return to the bathroom to take a cold shower.He was a normal man, of course he would have normal needs, especially when the woman standi
People often say that pregnancy makes you dumb for three years, and Isabella felt that she really had become dumb. Quinn hadn't been going to work these past few days, but she was so slow that she only realized it today.Quinn didn't go to the company, so Ava and Braylon came to his house. The study at home became their temporary office.After breakfast in the morning, Quinn took a walk with Isabella and then went to the study to get busy.Isabella was not idle either, Sophie pulled her to play along.The script that Sophie recently received was about playing a Cinderella. In essence, it was a story about an ordinary girl marrying into a wealthy family, enduring hardships, and finally staying with the male lead forever.The girl was born underprivileged, but she always worked very hard. At a school speech event, she encountered the male lead for the first time, and from then on, the two embarked on a love story with a significant disparity in statu
"Mr. Hawthorne, you know my sister-in-law is heavily pregnant, don't you dare have any ideas about her," Sophie jumped out, standing in front of Isabella, not wanting any other man to lay eyes on her sister-in-law.Sophie always used to complain about Quinn, finding faults here and there, always meddling in this and that, but when it came down to it, she would still help her own brother.Maxwell chuckled, saying, "Isn't this Seraphina? I remember when I was studying at Althera, you were just a little girl. After all these years, you've grown taller and more beautiful."When Quinn was in college, Sophie was only twelve or thirteen years old. She was particularly cute and lively at that time, and she liked to follow Quinn around when she had nothing to do, so it was not surprising that Maxwell still remembered her."Do you know me?" Sophie stared at Maxwell, "Oh, you're that..."A name appeared in my mind, it was on the tip of my tongue, but I just c
Isabella was so worried that this was just a play staged by Quinn and Maxwell, they were just trying to fulfill her wish and cheer her up.Isabella didn't respond for a long time, which made Quinn somewhat anxious. Was it because this matter came too suddenly and she couldn't accept it?Quinn patted Isabella's face, worriedly saying, "Isabella--""I'm fine," Isabella shook her head, then looked at the two of them. After a long gaze, she carefully asked, "Are you sure?"Was it confirmed that Maxwell was her half-brother from the same grandfather but different mothers?They should never have given her hope, only to disappoint her again. She would rather not have heard such news today."It's absolutely true." Maxwell handed a document to Isabella, then continued, "We only discovered this document a couple of years ago when we were clearing out our father's belongings after moving. That's when we found out you are my biological sister. It was on
How Quinn wished she would say more! He had so many things he wanted to tell her, he wanted to know how she had spent these past three years.He wanted to tell her that their Izzy II was already three years old, very cute and sensible, and sometimes quite a handful.But all of these, he couldn't tell her now.Or, didn't know how to start.His wife, his Isabella, she no longer remembered their past."Iris?" Quinn repeated her Slendish name a few times, laughing, "Iris is a very nice and interesting name, the goddess of starry night in mythology. I suppose your Celestian name must also be very nice."Suddenly hearing someone ask for her Celestian name, Iris couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed. After a moment's hesitation, she still said, "I fell seriously ill two years ago and forgot everything from before. My father didn't tell me my Celestian name, but he calls me Izzy."- Izzy.The tip of the tongue touched the lower teet
The rapidly descending elevator suddenly got stuck and did not continue to descend.The scream in the elevator stopped abruptly, but Isabella's fists did not. She seemed to be greatly frightened, treating the person holding her as a ferocious beast.Quinn held her tightly, constantly comforting her, "Isabella, don't be afraid, don't be afraid, I'm here, it's okay, it's okay, I will never let anything happen to you again, never again—"Three years ago, he lost her and he has been filled with regret ever since.If he were to encounter her now, no matter the cost, he would absolutely not let her suffer the slightest harm again. No one could hurt her anymore.Quinn held Isabella tightly, instructing, "Anyone with a phone, take it out for lighting, and immediately press the emergency button to notify the property management."Hearing his calm voice, the trapped people in the elevator were like they had taken a sedative, no one made a fuss o
Because there was hope, there were countless disappointments.This time, Quinn did not act immediately, but quietly watched the woman, whose silhouette resembled that of his Isabella, walk further and further away.Just as she turned the corner and disappeared from his line of sight, Quinn could no longer care about anything else, and he rushed out of the crowd surrounding him.Regardless of whether that person was his Isabella or not, even if the truth would disappoint him, he still wanted to confirm it with his own eyes.He would rather be disappointed again than miss any opportunity that might lead him to her.Quinn suddenly ran off, and for reasons unknown, everyone else followed him."Mr. Ashton..."The one who called out to him was Braylon. After finishing the matters here, there was still a very important meeting waiting for him. He had no time to delay."Don't follow me," Quinn said without turning his head.As s
The StylePulse Show was world-class. After the event, not only did the models' value skyrocket, but the attention received by the backstage designers also significantly increased.Although the designers did not have as much exposure in front of the audience as the models, their status in the fashion industry was far higher than that of the models, and those who won awards were extremely popular for a time.After Iris won the award, there wasn't much change in her life, because her father managed all her affairs. She just needed to draw her design drafts, and life was still very comfortable.On the third day of arriving at Northbay, Kason had already accepted an announcement for Iris, it was an interview program for a fashion segment on a certain TV station in Northbay.Designers always worked behind the scenes, and Iris had never made a public appearance over the years. Suddenly hearing such news, she was resistant internally. However, when she saw the ho
Quinn looked in the direction Izzy II was pointing, but still saw nothing, finally shaking his head in frustration.What has been going on with him recently?Even seeing a simple heart-shaped band-aid, or hearing some childish words from Izzy II, he could associate everything with Isabella."Daddy, Izzy was hungry, she wanted to eat red strawberries and sweet chocolate." Izzy II raised her little hands to hold her father's face, and said seriously with a soft voice.Soon, Izzy II could no longer remember Izzy I who had just helped her, she was just craving for delicious food."Does Izzy want to eat?" Looking at his daughter's twinkling big eyes, Quinn couldn't help but lean down and kiss her rosy cheeks."Kiss for five hundred bucks." Izzy II spread her hands, said softly, "Daddy, give money."Quinn asked, "Does Izzy want money? Or does she want strawberries?"Hearing her father's words, Izzy tilted her little head and blinked
The little girl first looked at Iris with a shocked expression, then stretched out her hand, pointing at Iris, "You are Izzy I," then pointed at herself, "I am Izzy II." Then she made a "2" with her chubby little hand, "We, two Izzys!"Izzy II looked so adorable that Izzy I couldn't help but laugh out loud, "So Izzy II, why aren't your family members with you?"Such a lovely child was left here just like that. If it weren't for her conscience, Iris really wanted to take this child home and raise it herself."Tania was over there, and so was Ethan," Izzy II pointed behind her, not far off. There stood a woman and several bodyguards, their gaze fixed intently in this direction. Not a single move escaped their watchful eyes.Iris understood in an instant, it wasn't that no one was watching her, but rather, there were too many people watching her. Perhaps the little one didn't want so many people following her, so those people could only watch her from a dist
Iris had spent the past three years, the years she could remember, living in the city of Serenova. She had grown accustomed to the pace of life and the environment in this city. She particularly loved the city's fashionable atmosphere and deep down, she didn't want to return to her home country to develop her career.But her father was very good to her, he gave a lot for her.Her mother passed away early, and her father, in order to take care of her, did not remarry. It could be said that he devoted all his thoughts and efforts to her throughout his life.Her father, in order to take care of her, had almost given up his own life, placing all his hopes on her. He gave her enough space and trust, allowing her to excel in the field she loved.This kindness, Iris had no way to repay. So, now that her father was old and wanted to return to his birthplace, she had no reason not to accompany him.Fortunately, the nature of her job was relatively flexible.
The StylePulse Show concluded, with Iris winning both the Newcomer Award and the Best Fashion Award, becoming the first young designer in the history of the StylePulse Show to win both the Newcomer Award and the Best Fashion Award.As Iris received the trophy, she also got a substantial amount of prize money. More importantly, she finally achieved her life's dream of becoming a designer recognized by professionals.For Iris, the most important thing was that, once she had status and position, she could naturally earn more and more money. Then, she could live in a bigger house with her father and lead a better life.Three years ago, Iris had suffered from a severe illness. After recovering from the illness, she had forgotten all her previous memories, she didn't even know who she was.Fortunately, her father was by her side, helping her recover her previous memories, and also helped her rediscover her talent for fashion design, which enabled her to achieve
Arriving at Misty's little house, at first glance of Misty, Quinn could hardly recognize it.In just a short period of absence, Misty, who was originally as fat as a round ball, had suddenly lost a lot of weight, becoming quite thin and flat.It lay in its little house, weak and powerless, looking as if it could take its last breath at any moment."Misty..." Quinn crouched beside it, calling it softly while reaching out to stroke its head."Woof woof--" Upon hearing Quinn's voice, Misty struggled to open its eyes. Its eyeballs rolled around, seemingly glistening with tears."Misty, don't be afraid. Daddy has called the doctor, and the doctor will be here soon." Quinn picked it up, holding it carefully in his arms."Woo woo--" Misty whimpered again, shaking its little head gently, as if saying it didn't want to see the doctor, it wanted to leave with its mother. But its mother was no longer there, and there was no point in it staying. It want