Evan’s POV:I let out a slight sigh and took the lunch box. I ate a few mouthfuls mindlessly.I had not eaten anything since yesterday and I was indeed hungry.I finally start eating.Suddenly I heard the sound of heels pacing along the corridor.Mia and Frank for rushing over.“We rushed over when we heard that something happened to Mrs Carter.”“How is Mrs. Carter? Is she awake?”Tina looked sad and worried. “Mom, Grandma is still in the ICU. She is not out of danger yet.”Upon hearing that, Mia released an exasperated sigh and muttered, “Goodness, what a disaster. The poor old man is so fragile, how can she handle all this stress? Now What? This is a major catastrophe! What on earth we should do? I have been saying all along, that Anya is walking curse. Anyone who gets entangled with her is bound to be unlucky.” She continued to complain.I was already overwhelmed with turmoil. Mia’s words only added fuel to my frustration, pushing me closer to my breaking point.“If there is nothi
Tina’s POV:At the staircase, when I heard Evan calling Anya, my face contorted with anger.Anya had nearly driven Grace to her grave, yet Evan not only harbored no anger towards her but also showed concern.I took a deep breath, my eyes widened and my fingers clenched into a tight fist.“Anya you damn bitch! You have really outdone yourself. You managed to make Evan forgive you! Evan, I will never let you be with Anya.” I thought to myself.Evan was still on the phone.I pretended everything was normal and quickly returned to the ward, obediently waiting outside.Evan’s POV:After wrapping up my call, I coincidentally found myself face-to-face with the doctor who had come to check up.“Hey, Doc, how is my grandma doing today?” I asked with concern.“The accumulation of brain fluid in her isn’t too serve. Judging by her progress, she would wake up with an week.” The doctor replied.A sense of relief washed over me. “Really? Please make sure to take good care of her, Doc!”“Don’t worry
Tina's POV:My heart pounded and with trembling hands, I instinctively yanked out the ventilator plug.Grace, deep and slumber, suddenly struggled to breathe and woke up in distress, her face contorted in pain.Startled by Grace's awakening, I panicked and accidentally knocked over a water glass on the table.She gasped for breaths, her struggle evident."Grace..." I was terrified momentarily frozen, unsure of what to do next.This was my first attempt to deliberate murder, and my nerves were on the edge.She weekly raised her hand, groping aimlessly in the air, only for it to fall back down heavily a minute later."Grace... Grace..." My fear escalated, causing a tingling sensation on my scalp as I called out in a panicked, frenzy.As a critically ill patient, Grace's life slipped away within three minutes, her breathing ceasing.Summoning my courage, I checked Grace's breathing and found none."Oh, Grace... Grace..." I finally grasped the gravity of the situation and cried out in sho
Anya’s POV:When I arrived, I saw Evan and Tina sobbing.Seeing them in tears, I couldn’t help but feel alarmed. “What’s going on?”When Evan laid an eye on me, his gaze turned wild like a furious beast. They were crimson and fierce as if he wanted to tear me apart right there and then.“My grandmother is dead. Are you satisfied now?”This news struck me like a thunderbolt! The flowers I had, slipped from my grasp and fell to the ground.Tina’s voice was choked as she scolded angrily, “It was you who killed her. It was because of you that she got so angry that she had to be hospitalized. Now that she has gone, how dare you show up? You murderer! Didn’t you kill her? Are you happy now?”“This… this can’t be!” I gasped in disbelief. Evan had informed me over the phone that Grace’s health had been gradually improving. How could suddenly pass away?“Evan, is that true?” I looked at Evan in disbelief.His expression changed, and he couldn’t help but clench his fists. “Fuck off! Fuck off! I
Evan’s POV:A week passed.Grandma’s funeral has been over.“Mr. Carter, are we still going to fight for the custody of the children?”“Of course, I will honor Grandma’s wishes and fight tooth and nail for custody of the children, no matter the cost!”The lawyer nodded, “Understood!”My face turned grim as I icily declared, “Listen carefully, I want full custody of the children. Not a single one will be left in her possession!”“Understood!”Before long, the day of the court hearing has arrived.I had enlisted a team of top-notch international lawyers.This time, I would show no mercy toward Anya.Children are Anya’s greatest love, and they mean everything to her!I intended to snatch all the children away from her, aiming to shatter Anya emotionally.On the day of the court hearing, I strode into the courtroom, dressed in a black suit and cold expression.Anya followed closely behind, her demeanor solemn.As expected, she lost the lawsuit, and it was a complete loss.I was granted fu
Anya’s POV:After hearing Mr. Bryce’s analysis, my vision darkened. I struggled to maintain my composure.“Miss Walter, peace be careful! Above all, take care of your well-being.”I took a moment to regain my composure as my eyes could not see things.This defeat was devastating to me.I remained immersed in profound sorrow. Not far away, a swarm of reporters had been waiting for me. When I emerged from the courthouse, they pounced on me like a hungry wolf.“Miss Walter! We heard that custody was awarded to Mr. Carter. Will you continue with the appeal?”“Miss Walter, if the appeal is denied, will you still fight for custody?”The reporters clamored, shoving their microphones toward me. Each one regarded me with their predatory eyes as if I were a succulent prey.“I beg you, please stop focusing on me and let me be.” I lost control in front of the cameras, completely breaking down emotionally.I couldn’t bear being exploited as a mere speculator by these reporters and I didn’t want to
Tina’s POV:Although Sharane Bay Villa was an upscale residence, it lacked the prestige of the mansion! Living here made me feel superior.He replied coldly, “The children will be living here in the future. It’s better if you stay away from them.”I forced a fake smile. “No need! I will live with the children to nurture our relationship. I like them, you know!”“There is no need for you to be bound with the children.” He said, coldly and left without looking back.After Evan left, my face fell, and I stomped my feet resentfully.Evan’s attitude toward me was growing colder by the day. I feared that I wouldn’t find much happiness in the future.Still, even if I wasn’t happy, being married to Evan was enough.Without delay, I ordered someone to help me pack my belongings. Moving to Sharane Bay Villa was not bad. There will be a still penalty for opportunities to deal with those kids in the future.I had just finished packing when my phone rang.It was Mom.“Hey, Tina!” Mom sounded excit
Anya’s POV:I couldn’t help her sneer.What a double-dealer! So hypocrite!My father was a total deceiver while listening to look nice and caring.If he wanted to take back the chairman position, he could have just said so. There was no need to beat around the bush.“Frank is right. Anya, the burden is too heavy. Let your father be chairman. You should step down.” Mr. Patel candidly suggested.My eyes regained their frigid glare, and my question returned to its emotionless.“Throw Mr. Harry Walter out of the meeting room! He is not the member of the board and had no right to stay here!” I said coldly.Hearing that, the few security guards walked over, trying to drive Harry away.“Who the hell dares to lay on finger on me? Back the hell off!” Harry lunged into a full-blown brawl with security guards.“Quit screwing around! It’s a good damn tragedy for our family. Anya, he’s your brother! How can you be so heartless towards your own brother? You have let me down!” Dad seethed with a mix