Colin:...
Leah reached out, clutching his shirt, and whispered, "Alright, let me be more serious. Colin Darling, tomorrow, let's go back to Cloud City."
Colin looked somewhat surprised.
His tone lightened unintentionally. "Weren't we planning a date? Why the rush to return?"
"Let's reschedule the date for when we're back," she said slowly. "I need to see a doctor."
Colin's fingertip twitched.
Leah continued in a low voice, "Colin Darling, I'm sick."
Summoning her courage, she added, "Do you want to hear about my past? But you have to promise not to judge me after hearing it."
Colin reached for her, gently running his fingers through her long hair. "Sure."
Leah began slowly, "I had an unhappy childhood, Colin. I never had a father from the beginning."
"When I was still a baby, my father died in a car accident. My mother believed it was my fault because I had a fever that day. My father rushed back home, a
The following day, Diana slept in until late morning. John had already risen, leaving the room in serene silence, with only her presence to break it. She shifted her somewhat stiff body and memories of the previous night flushed her cheeks. "Damn," she muttered. She shouldn't have teased him like that. In the bathroom, she almost didn't make it out. John had to carry her out, her limbs giving way. Even as she drifted into slumber, her dreams were filled with John's endearing and teasing nicknames. That infuriating man didn't spare her even in her dreams. Diana tossed aside the covers and made her way to the bathroom. After her morning routine, she emerged from the room. Downstairs, John sat on the couch, engrossed in his laptop, presumably tending to business. On the nearby balcony, Leah, Mitbahl Misoup, and Ethan were gathered around a circular table, engaged in a card game. Everyone was dressed
But this time... Could it really be because of that woman, Diana? Patrick pondered, unable to come up with any other explanation. "Cough, cough." Standing in the light snow, Yosef couldn't help but cough a couple of times. "Sir, we should get inside quickly." Patrick immediately slipped a hand warmer into Yosef's grasp. Behind them, Kirin and Natalie stepped out of the car, gazing at Yosef's figure with growing concern. "The temperature has been dropping rapidly these past few days, and Mr. Nelson's condition seems to have worsened again," Natalie said, her worry evident. "You'd better worry about yourself. Mr. Nelson told you not to come, so why did you follow us?" Kirin shot her a sidelong glance. Previously, due to her unauthorized actions, Yosef had ordered Kirin to give Natalie twenty lashes. Now, even walking seemed a bit strenuous for her. "I'm fine," Natalie retorted, standing tall and fo
As she listened to the ever-increasing numbers, Diana quickly calculated in her mind. Oh no. It's almost exceeding her savings! Just then, the man beside her, John, raised his hand. "One hundred million." "One hundred million! This gentleman bids one hundred million!" The auctioneer was getting excited. Marlowe frowned, a tinge of jealousy welling up inside her. This woman was quite the schemer. Her man was willing to spend such a huge amount to please her. Marlowe bit her lip and turned to Yosef, wearing a slightly forlorn expression. Just as she was about to try and get him to support her, Yosef raised his hand. "Two hundred million." Marlowe hesitated for a moment and then felt a surge of excitement. He's bidding... Unexpectedly, Yosef was standing up for her?! Marlowe's eyes gleamed with excitement. She suppressed her inner turmoil and sat more firmly. With Yosef supporting her, that short sword was definitely within her grasp! But it seemed Yosef didn't have much f
That stubborn man, defying her words, was about to make a costly mistake. All she could do was pray that someone else would continue to raise the bids. And then... "25 billion," Yosef called out from his side. Diana exhaled sharply. Oh, no! She was terrified! Finally, it seemed like it was about to end. But then, John extended his hand and calmly said, "30 billion." Diana: !!! She pounded her chest frantically. She couldn't breathe; she was going to die! 30 billion! 30 billion, for heaven's sake! It was all about money! Diana's eyes wandered, as if she were watching a gold mine collapse before her eyes. "Come clean, you definitely want to buy this island, don't you? You must want it! Wait until we get back; I'll deal with you!" Diana scolded John. John remained composed. "Don't worry." Diana: ... What good was her worry! The bid had
Leah felt as though she had been lifted by someone's embrace. The embrace was warm and comforting. Occasional commotion reached her ears. She paid it no mind. She simply clung tightly to the person's shirt, as if holding onto a lifeline. Amid the turbulence, she fell into complete unconsciousness. She had no idea how much time had passed. Her eyelids trembled, and she regained consciousness. She squinted her eyes, adjusting to the light, and slowly opened them. What she saw was a clear blue sky. If it weren't for the chaos of the rescue efforts around her and the smell of burnt air, it seemed like everything before was just an illusion. "Are you awake?" A voice came from beside her. Leah sat up and raised her eyes. She looked towards the source of the voice. Then, she witnessed the most beautiful sight in the world. A young man sat on the bench next to her,
"Doctor Langstaff has seen her and said that she's undergone a severe emotional shock, leading to a rejection of reality and the emergence of a second personality." "This time, it might take a while..." Colin furrowed his brow. Doctor Langstaff implied that they should prepare for the possibility that Leah could remain trapped in this personality for the rest of her life. "So, how can we restore her original personality?" Diana inquired. Colin replied, "It requires a catalyst, but we don't know what it is yet. We'll have to explore and find a treatment method that combines her psychological trauma." Diana's heart sank. Does this mean Leah might not recover? In an instant, Diana felt an overwhelming sense of dread. One of her sisters-in-law had turned into a man, while the other had regressed to a five-year-old's intelligence. She now had deep concerns about her third sister-in-law. With Ben's ineptitude, would he choose someone even mo
"Well, Ben, our performance with Aunt Jones went really well, and we even got in touch with a renowned pianist," Diana explained. "I knew it! My angel!" Anthony's excited voice rang out from the other end of the phone. "I watched your performance live, and it was simply astounding, breathtaking, and a cause for celebration. The whole world gathered to witness it." As Anthony spoke, he pushed Ben aside, revealing his charming smile with a hint of playful mischief. "You're too beautiful, and you've completely captured my heart!" Ben pushed his head away, irritated. "Back off! Who gave you permission to use idioms all over the place?" "I'm just trying to express my admiration for Diana!" Anthony's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm. "Diana, how's your relationship with John? When are you two breaking up?" "Don't get any funny ideas. I was just asking... If you do break up, I'm ready to swoop in, uh, I mean, be there to support you immediately!"
At least some of the pent-up frustration had dissipated. He waved to Mitbahl. "Come over here." "What for?" Mitbahl asked, bounding over eagerly. Jacob produced a card from his pocket. "Here's $1.5 million. Take it." "Captain?" Mitbahl gasped, his heart racing. Was he dreaming? The notorious skinflint Captain Jacob was giving him money. And so much of it!? What was this? This was love! "Captain, you're treating me so well. Could it be you've finally realized your feelings and fallen in love with me?" Mitbahl teased. "This money doesn't come for free." "I know," Mitbahl replied, a sly smile playing on his lips. He leaned against Jacob's chest, his finger tracing circles on Jacob's chest. "There's no such thing as a free lunch. I take your money, and I'm yours, sweetheart." Jacob kicked him out with a grunt. "Find a legitimate excuse and return this money to Ms. Thompson. If
At another table, Frank sat staring at Liam in his smart suit, his brow slightly furrowed."Hey, been causing trouble lately?"Liam rolled his eyes, displeased. "No.""What's with the haircut then? Going for the military look?""My mom made me." Liam sipped his champagne. "She thought my old hairstyle looked too thug-like for Uncle John's wedding, so she took matters into her own hands.""No worries, I think this look suits you."Beside him, Rose tilted her head, looking at him with adoration."You know what? I think any look suits you, I just really like you.""Cough~"Liam choked a bit.He cleared his throat, "Don't say such things in front of everyone.""Sure, sorry~" Rose nodded obediently.Frank thought to himself, Damn. Even my bro's nephew is showing off in front of me? Can't let this slide!He turned to Jenny with a mischievous grin."Jenny, do you think my hairstyle looks good
Upon arriving, she put her hands on her hips, adopting an accusatory posture."Look at this, I left for just a moment, and you're already being targeted by women. How can I ever feel safe letting you go out?"John's deep gaze slightly lowered. "And you?"Diana looked down at the Red Rose in her hand, feeling a bit guilty."Uh..." She reached out and presented the rose to John: "It's for you."John remained silent.Instead, the little baby in his arms stretched out a hand, grabbed the Red Rose, and then happily held it in her arms.Diana chuckled, pinching the little baby's soft cheek."Oh, our Tiger likes flowers~"The little baby stretched out her short arms toward Kevin, earnestly offering him the flower.The little baby handed the flower to him!Diana was astonished."My goodness, Tiger, you can't even speak and you're already trying to win over little boys?!"Truly her daughter!Kev
Kevin pulled on his turtle shell bag strap, seriously said: "I really have to go now, remember, my name is Kevin Nelson."Saying that, he turned his head and was ready to leave."Wait a moment."Kevin stopped in his tracks, turned his head, looked at him with a complex gaze.What...Did his brother remember something, or was he reluctant to part with him?Yosef picked up a Red Rose beside him."This, take it."Kevin was somewhat surprised: "Give it to me? But I'm a man, why would you give me a rose?""It's not for you."Yosef handed the flower to him, glanced at the distant girl, and said: "It's for her."Kevin: "...I just told you, my sister has a husband and a child, are you still not giving up?"Kevin thought: Oh, no! My brother may falls again in the same place after losing his memory!"What are you talking about." Yosef interrupted his thoughts: "I didn't think about pursuing her."
Kevin let himself be led by Yosef's hand, and they both sat on the swing in front of the flower shop.Once seated, the little kid beside Yosef didn't make a sound.He wore a bowl cut hairstyle, carried a big turtle shell backpack, and lowered his head, lost in thought.Yosef occasionally glanced over at him.After a while, he couldn't remind silence any more."You..."Hearing his voice, Kevin immediately turned his head, his eyes sparkling as he looked at him.Full of anticipation.Yosef slowly opened his mouth: "This outfit... who bought it for you?""My brother, what about it?""To be honest, your brother's taste isn't great." Looking at the little one's green onesie, Yosef slightly frowned, "Ugly."Kevin: ……This outfit was something Kevin had insisted on buying for his fifth birthday.He also bought a larger size for Yosef, as matching brother outfits.Although Yosef never wore it,
Hearing this, Kevin covered his mouth: "You mean... my brother's mind is damaged?"Godber corrected: "This is called mental issues.""Isn't that the same thing?"Godber: ...It seems so.Diana frowned. "Yosef lost his memory? With so many enemies, your situation should be unfavorable now, right?"Godber: "Mr. Nelson had already anticipated this. Before completely losing his memory, he divided the remaining power of the Nelson family into three parts, assigning them to the other three members of the Nelson family to keep each other in check, while he decided to retire due to health reasons."Kirin nodded. "So, currently, apart from us and Patrick, no one else in the Nelson family knows Mr. Nelson has lost his memory, thinking he's stepping down due to health reasons."Kevin asked: "Then where is my brother now?"Kirin glanced at Diana and John beside him, hesitating whether to speak.But then he heard John calmly say: "Gri
John's voice had a lazy, sexy edge."Sleep a bit more.""...Okay."Diana turned over, adjusting to a comfortable position, leaning into his embrace.Just as she was about to drift off, she felt the hand on her waist start to move along her curves.Wherever it touched, it ignited sparks.Diana's eyes flew open, and she turned her head.Behind her, John still had his eyes closed, his expression as calm as if he were asleep.But the hand under the covers was very much awake.This beast.Diana turned around and bit his Adam's apple.John frowned slightly, then opened his eyes.His deep gaze locked onto the girl in his arms.As if capturing prey, with a wild possessiveness.Diana knew that look well.It was the same look he gave her last night.She squinted. "Again?"His response was another wave of kisses....Diana became an overnight sensation without an
Reeves turned back and glared at Morse.Wanting to say something to retort against this guy.But he found... There was nothing to say...He looked at the cold and noble man beside Diana and felt an extremely complex mix of emotions.From the moment this man appeared, he knew he had lost.Lost utterly.John slightly lifted his eyes and swept them over Reeves holding roses.Facing the man's icy and profound gaze, Reeves felt somewhat nervous.Just as he thought John would question him, he saw John casually withdraw his gaze and look at the girl beside him."Do you like it?"Reeves: ... This man actually completely ignored me!Being ignored hurt Reeves' pride even more than being questioned!It meant that this man simply didn't regard Reeves as a threat!Unable to help himself, Reeves said."Are you Miss Thompson's fiancé?"Hearing this, Morse behind him covered his eyes with his ha
Hearing this, Frank approached her and whispered, "Big sis, think it through. This guy doesn't seem too smart; having him around might lower our overall standard.""Don't worry, if you can work well in the studio, so can he."Frank: ???Reeves beamed with joy: "Then, Miss Thompson, please accept my flowers first. When I join the Blue Rose Studio, we can get to know each other better.""I welcome you to Blue Rose as a designer, but I can't accept your flowers or feelings.""Why?""Because I already have someone I love."Reeves: ......He opened his mouth slightly, then his expression fell."Who is it?"Reeves scanned the group behind Diana one by one.A bunch of top-notch handsome guys and beautiful girls almost blinded him.This...Each one was very likely!Reeves had a complex expression on his face: "May I ask impertinently, the person you like, is it a man or a woman?"Diana:
Faced with the relentless questions from the reporters, Diana remained calm.She nodded."The name Blue Rose does hold a special meaning for me. As for Reeves, I'm not familiar with him; I have nothing to say.""Miss Thompson, you're so young and accomplished; how about your love life? Do you have a boyfriend?"Hearing this, Ben immediately stepped forward."This is Diana's privacy; we refuse to answer!"The reporters were taken aback for a moment.Everyone stared at Ben wearing a hat; suddenly, excitement surged: "Isn’t this Big Star Fly? Why did he suddenly appear here?"Someone seemed to realize something."Could it be that Fly and Thompson are a couple?!""You're talking nonsense! Diana is my biological sister; stop spouting rubbish here! And this is my girlfriend!"Saying that, Ben pulled Liora over and tightly grasped her hand."This is my girlfriend; Diana is my sister, got it?!"Hearin