Chad hastily slapped his face to stop himself from imagining.This was the first time he followed Miss Lyra alone. Maybe that was her character, and he should trust her feelings for his boss!However, he should never let his boss know these details!In the bedroom.Lyra gently wandered the sharp part of the dagger over Travis' face, moving all the way down his neck and finally stopping at his heart.Travis was shuddering. He was terrified that the dagger would pierce his skin in the next second.There was some kind of weird and eerie aura in this room, which overwhelmed him.Seeing that he was so scared, Lyra sneered, "It's just a dagger and you're scared like this. You're just a weakling and dare to fight with my Mel?"Travis seemed to be stimulated by what she said so his fear was reduced a lot.Because he knew in his heart that Lyra would not dare and could not kill him in the White Manor.Seeing that he calmed down a bit, Lyra guessed what he was probably thinking, "That's right.
She helped Malcolm to the bed and tucked him in.But he had just finished surgery, his body was weak. And after standing in the corridor for more than half an hour, his body was cold.Lyra helped him turn the heat on and sat right next to his bed.She poured him a cup of hot water and handed it to him, saying, "Many things were explained to me in detail during your surgery by Chad, so I don't need you to explain them again. But I have a few doubts that I need you to answer."Malcolm nodded his head."Why are you Melvin? And if you are Malcolm, where is the real Melvin?"Malcolm clutched her small hand and felt her warm palm before he began speaking, "Do you remember what I told you about that car accident 13 years ago?""Yes.""The real Melvin died when he was 15 years old because he saved me. At that time, the White family was in chaos. I was young and there was no way to contend against my uncle Kacper. Melvin was sent to the National Investigation Bureau from childhood by his grand
He spoke in an upturned tone and was in an extraordinarily good mood.It was as if he was a piece of art carefully sculpted by Lyra.And his eyes seemed to say, "Look! This is what my wife did. Isn't it cool?"Ahem, beautiful!" Chad gulped, nodded heartily, and exclaimed, "Miss Lyra, truly brave!"Satisfied, Malcolm buttoned up his shirt to cover those ambiguously sweet marks.Chad saw that he was in such a good mood, so he hurriedly took credit, "Boss, I made contribution, right? Miss Lyra was so moved by my emotional performance at night. I can make up for it this time." He was previously deducted for two years and one month's salary!"Very well."Malcolm curved his lips. His black eyes were the ultimate in reserved arrogance, "I'll return your two years and one month's salary, plus six months of bonus."Chad was cheering and roaring inside.Oooh, Boss was the best! Boss was the most understanding leader in the world!Still, Chad was worried about his health."But Boss, don't do thi
"Yes, yes, I'm sorry. It's my first time to pass on a message. Please don't take it personally." Tom originally relied on the fact that he was Travis's man and didn't put the two in his sights.Who knew that Malcolm did not say anything. And Lyra directly berated him who was dumbfounded by the fierce and looked at Malcolm's back in a much more respectful way.Lyra was defending for him, and Malcolm was so happy that he just played nice, "I'll be back in two hours from the drip.""Okay." Tom added before he left, "Miss Lloyd is your fiancée, so if it's convenient, you can come back to the hall together too.""Hmm."Malcolm answered softly, and when the door closed again, he was about to put his head in Lyra's arms again when his cheek was grabbed by Lyra's fingers."Hiss! Rara don't ..."He could bear the pain and his features were distorted, not hiding.Lyra felt helpless and her hand unconsciously loosened, "OK, Malcolm, you're mean enough. Let me play tough and you play good?""No,
Malcolm finally spoke up, and all eyes in the room were unanimously on him.He reached for his scarf and the gold buttons of his suit.The wound on his chest was the most visual proof of this.Seeing the large purple and red hickeys on her chest and collarbone that were about to be exposed to all the Whites, Lyra's pupils quaked with fear and she grabbed him by the lapels and covered them tightly. "No taking off! So many people are watching. Are you ashamed of yourself?"This son of bitch didn't keep his virtue as a male!When he healed, let's see how she will deal with him!Malcolm pursed his lips: "I'm a man. It's normal to show my chest.""Not normal!" Lyra gave him an angry glare and threatened in a small voice, "Your body is only allowed to be shown to me from now on! Hurry up and put it on!"Malcolm heard her asserting her sovereignty over himself.He was really happy that the woman he loved was possessive of him!He fastened his buttons and looked toward Chad who was at the doo
Lyra's heart throbbed with pain.If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn't have been able to feel so truly how much Malcolm had suffered for her, and how painfully he was wounded badly!Guilt, self-blame, and sadness filled her.Her mind was in a state of confusion and she was pulled out of the White Manor by Malcolm's hand in a daze.Until she got in the car, her eyes were red, like a frightened bunny.Malcolm took her into his arms, kissed her forehead, and sounded a little self-conscious: "Scared? It's my fault. There's no need to see this bloody scene. I should have let Chad take you out." Lyra's nose was sore, and she buried her face in his neck, whimpering."It's me who should say sorry. I now realize how hard you were whipped before, but I hate that I didn't even have a word of comfort at that time. I was mean to you. I was so bad.""Nonsense."Malcolm cupped her tear-stained face and spoke in a serious tone, "Beating shows affection and scolding shows love. Your te
Malcolm's face was calm, as if he was not the one who was sentenced to death by the doctor."You mean, if the virus is not suppressed properly, there is a possibility that I may suddenly lose my life one day?"Jimmy lowered his head and didn't answer.It seemed to be a confirmation.Malcolm also fell silent.He thought his body would have no problem living for at least a few decades with the inhibitors.If he had known that this was the case, then he might as well not let Rara know that he was still alive, lest she would suffer again later because of his death.In the heavy atmosphere of sadness, Chad did not hold back and silently stood aside to shed tears.Malcolm heard the sobs and gave him a stare, "Why are you crying? I'm not dead yet.""I, I just feel ..." he felt so sorry for his boss.His boss was only less than 30 years old. He had to suffer from illness all day long, but also to live a life of fear.He was too bitter!Jimmy scratched his head, a little embarrassed, "actually
Lyra's face turned pale with fear when she heard Collin's roar.It was screwed! She should have controlled herself!This was going to screw up!Malcolm did not say a word. His posture was upright and proud. He was not afraid at all, and there was a few unrepentant arrogance.He looked like this, and in Collin's eyes it was provocative.Collin was furious and made a move to pull the trigger."No, no, no! Collin, you're mistaken! It was me, I I...I slept with him!"Lyra shivered her lips in embarrassment.Malcolm's life was more important than her, of course!Collin: "?""If you don't believe me, you can look at his neck. It was me...who didn't hold back..."The more she said, the smaller her voice became, covering her cheeks in shame with hands. Her whole face and neck were burning hot.Collin, full of suspicion, with gun still in hand, slowly approached Malcolm.Malcolm didn't move, letting him lift the woolen scarf.The deep red hickeys all over his neck froze Collin in his tracks.H
In a tense atmosphere, the doctor finally spoke up."Miss Lloyd's progesterone is elevated again. Has she been emotionally unstable lately? Are you often angry or sad and depressed?"Lyra bowed her head and didn't answer.There should be no hiding in front of the doctor.Malcolm held Lyra's hand tightly and answered for her, "Yes, there has been some unhappiness in the family lately. Her mood has not been stable and she doesn't seem to be able to control her emotions much lately. Last night it was the most obvious, because I wouldn't let her eat orange and she bit me."When he said these, his tone was low as if he was a little sad."You're mad about not eating orange?" The doctor laughed.Lyra hurriedly explained, "Because I have always bad appetite and vomit gastric acid sometimes. I feel my mouth bitter. Finally I can have my favorite fruit, but he controls me! Can't even eat one more! It makes me very aggrieved!"The more she said, the tighter her eyebrows wrinkled. Finally, she si
Countryside.Ethel had a splitting headache and woke up from her daze.In this coma, she had a long dream in which Reginald was not yet in a wheelchair and was still young.He let her ride on his shoulders and took her out to the amusement park, telling everyone in no uncertain terms that Ethel was Reginald's youngest and most beloved daughter. They had a great time and her dreams were all about laughter.But...Her vision gradually cleared and what came into view was the beams of a simple house in the countryside with a dim lamp over it.No Reginald, no amusement park, there was just endless torture ahead.Her dream was shattered and she was completely awake.Reginald would never wake up. She made Claudia push him down, and even if he lived, there was no way he would want to disclose her identity.After all, it was a dream.She laughed, which was a mocking for herself.Cerys was sitting right next to her, leisurely crossing his legs and having snacks again."You're awake? With the do
Collin had a rare and different expression. Turning his head to look at him, he did not make a sound, seemingly with a silent question in his eyes.Thinking of the warn Malcolm had just sent him in a message, Chad continued, "Lyra can discriminate between love and hate. Ethel has hurt her many times. The punishment is what Ethel deserves. You shouldn't come here to plead for mercy."A plea for mercy?Collin wrinkled his brows, "She doesn't hurt Ethel's life. It's good enough. I won't beg for mercy. Ethel deserves the punishment."Standing in the cold rain all night, his voice was a little hoarse when he opened his mouth.Chad was silent, and seeing that he was thinking straight this time, he went on to say."Ethel was sent to the countryside to work as a farmer. After the labors, she'll receive ten lashes and then recite the Buddhist Scriptures on her knees all night. She can't rest until she finishes reading them. That book is perfect for confession of sins. Mr. Collin, what do you t
Collin was here?The atmosphere in the bedroom became serious almost instantly.Lyra hardly had to think about it, "Just tell him I'm asleep. I don't have time to see him, and I don't want to see him. Tell him not to come here again.""Yes."Eleven left quickly.Noticing that Lyra was in a bad mood, Malcolm hurriedly took her into his arms, kissed her, and soothed her.Not waiting for the kiss to finish, Eleven came and knocked on the door again. The sound was more anxious than last time."Miss, I have conveyed your message, but Mr. Collin still won't go. He's standing outside the gate in the rain. If you don't see him, he will probably stay wet all night."Eleven's tone sounded helpless.Malcolm looked at the non-stop heavy rain out the window, and said, "Why not see him? This rain is so cold. If he's really wet all night, it's estimated he'll have a fever and cold tomorrow." Lyra didn't say anything.After a long silence, she said, "Want to use this way to force me to feel sorry for
Fifty times of lashing and a slap from Chad. A night in the basement, and an hour's walk up the hill when she was hungry. Ethel thought for a moment that she simply couldn't resist.But the truth was that people had unlimited potential when they wanted to live.She was supervised by Cerys with a very heavy hoe and spent the whole morning digging seed pits in the field.Her body was overloaded with the exhausted feeling, but she actually got through it all and didn't faint.When it was the lunch time, she never thought that she would be like a hungry tiger pouncing on her food one day, completely disregarding her image.The rough buns in her mouth were even better than those delicacies of every kind!However, Cerys did not allow her to eat much at all. After three big buns, she took away all the dishes in front of her and told her to go to the pig pen and feed the pigs.Ethel was an illegitimate daughter, but Reginald and Collin had always been very good to her. She grew up in a life o
Ethel stared at her and stunned by her cold gaze. Uncontrollably, she was trembling and aware of a hint of danger.Seeing that Ethel was finally a little scared, she snorted lightly."Tomorrow morning, I will have you sent to the countryside residence with bodyguards to watch over you. There are former servants from our family. They will keep an eye on you day in and day out doing farm work.""Every night before sunset, you will be whipped with ten lashes, and then you will kneel in the courtyard and finish reciting a whole book of Prajnaparamita as a confession of your sins. You can rest when you have finished reading.""How do you feel about doing that every day, week in and week out? Isn't that magnanimous?"Ethel's back stiffened and her already weak face went wan little by little.She had heard of Prajnaparamita, which consisted of six hundred volumes, with a total of more than five million words. She didn't know if she could finish it in one night if she really had to read it fr
Chad stopped the movement of his hands, raised his eyes for a moment, and received the cold and hostile warning gaze from Malcolm which scared him and his face slightly pale."No!"He was so frightened that when he swung the branch again.Ethel was in so much pain that she was twitching and was almost at her limit.Her beautiful eyes were filled with tears. She looked pitifully at Micah who was on the side couch and Keith, weakly pleading for help."Micah, Keith, help me ..."Micah looked cold. There was no trace of extra expression on his face for her cry for help.Keith looked at her and listened to the creepy sound. Then he chose to look away and ignored it.Facing with the indifferent brothers, Ethel felt disappointed and smiled contemptuously.Occasionally, she would muffle a few grunts of pain, but still didn't beg for mercy.Whoosh-With the final lashing, the last thick branch in Chad's hand was broken.He gasped slightly and was a little tired from it. Then he looked back at
Claudia cried by her yelling and was afraid to look at the man in the bed.But Lyra was pulling her hair, and she couldn't escape.The sharp pain in her knees and scalp stimulated her nerves and she screamed. She was on the verge of tearing down her defenses."I'm not wrong! I was just trying to protect myself. It's all your fault Lyra. You caused this!""Reginald deserved what he got! I wouldn't be at Ethel's mercy if he hadn't insisted on giving you the inheritance and pushing me to the impasse!"She and Lyra had never gotten along. And Lyra had said before that once she took the inheritance, Claudia would be thrown out of the Lloyd Manor and she would never live well.Claudia had been pampered in the Lloyd Manor for so many years. If she was kicked out, it was equivalent to sentence her to death. She had no ability to survive alone and she was not going to survive! But it would be different if Ethel took the inheritance and she could still be Mrs. Lloyd in the future.She was not w
Collin's face instantly turned pale and he was dumbfounded by Lyra's words.He didn't expect that Malcolm would give her all his property and shares for Rara, regardless of the honor and interest of the entire White Corp family.It was really ironic and funny."I'm sorry."In addition to these three words, he seemed to explain more, but all seemed to be useless.Lyra wiped away her tears and felt disappointed for Collin."Even if you don't do any of these things, it's your connivance that allows Ethel to be so reckless. Because you shield and hide the truth about her victimizing me, it makes me to live in exile in Frayton when I was fifteen and suffer for six years in the Freeman family.""This injury can't be offset by a sentence that you have punished her heavily and made her have no jobs for six months!""On the Crane Bay Bridge in Frayton, she teamed up with Caden and got forty killers on the black market to kill me, forcing me to jump into the cold water!""In Frayton's Fantalure