Gwen had tears in her eyes as she forced herself to nod and agree with Caroline. "Got it!" she said. "Take care, Carol!" Caroline nodded and took one last glance at Gwen before heading to the door resolutely. "Who is it?" Caroline asked when she reached the door. She spoke calmly, like she would normally, so that no one would realize that anything was off. The person on the other side of the door smiled a bloodthirsty smile that could make anyone's skin crawl. "Good day, madam," he said. "Sir ordered me to take you to the hospital to reunite with him." Caroline took a glance at Gwen, who was hiding on the balcony, to make sure that she was hidden well enough. Then, Caroline opened the door and said, "Let's go." The door opened to reveal a burly man who seemed adept at fighting. He looked like he could end Caroline's life with just a punch. Caroline couldn't fight, so she went along with the flow. Fighting to death with a muscular man like him wasn't part of her plan a
The air seemed to be filled with gloom and eerieness as Kirk and Sean walked deeper into the darkness of the morgue."Careful," Sean said. "Something's not right." Sean had only just finished speaking when two shadows flashed past him and Kirk and landed right beside them. They both were about to attack when Thomas' voice sounded from behind them."No need for that," he said to the two shadows that lurked in the dark beside Kirk and Sean. "Since things have come to this, we should just let them see Eddy. After all, they came all this way to see him." The shadows vanished upon receiving Thomas' orders. Noticing this, Sean walked up to Kirk and reached out a hand to support him. "Save some energy, and go and take a look at Eddy," he told Kirk. "Those two just now are good. It seems like my premonition was correct. God knows how many other fighters are here in this damned hospital."He added, "It'd be wise for you to save your strength."This time, Kirk didn't wring his arm
"Kirk!" Caroline screamed the moment she entered the room as her eyes fell on Kirk. Her heart shattered into smithereens when she saw the wounds all over his body. "Caroline, I couldn't protect you. I'm sorry," Kirk told her. His hands were clenched tightly. He couldn't let her see his vulnerable side. Caroline shook her head forcefully. "You've done everything you could. It's my fault … I dragged you down!" "Enough!" Thomas roared. Albeit brief, Caroline and Kirk's interaction angered him, and he yelled, "You two are going to die, and yet you're still in the mood to act all lovey-dovey, huh? "You two want to stay together, don't you? Very well, I'll make your wish come true!" After that, he turned to face Kirk. "Once you die, I'll send her down to meet you." "No!" Caroline screamed. "Kirk, you can't die!"It was then that Sean was struck with an idea. Hastily, he said, "Hold on! If Kirk dies and you kill Caroline off too, what's the point of killing him then?" Those
Eddy, who still sat in the coffin, let out a bark of laughter that made the others' skin crawl. "You're so smart, Kirk. Don't tell me you don't know what to do. Aren't you supposed to tell Caroline your identity, my dearest Uncle Kirk?" "Uncle?" Caroline's expression shifted immediately. "You heard that right." Eddy turned to face her. His eyes bore a look of both hatred and love. "You don't know about this yet, do you? Kirk's my second uncle and the CEO of SY Group. He was involved with Grandpa's death!" "G-Grandpa … is dead?" Caroline stuttered. These three pieces of shocking news fell on her like a bomb, and her head started hurting like crazy. The memories that she had feared regaining now came back at her like some kind of evil force that was wrapping its tendrils tightly around her brain. It was simply too much. She felt like she would suffocate to death because of it. The Morrisons … Eddy's second uncle … and Jude's death …Caroline fell to the ground, seeming
"Nice to meet you, Eddy." Caroline had been just 16 years old when she returned from abroad. She had stood before him, embarrassed, her cheeks red from blushing. At that time, Eddy had also been 16 years old. He had wanted to look like a "cool" guy before her, so he had stared indifferently back at her in silence. But when his eyes had landed on her, he hadn't been able to help but stare at her for a bit longer. It had only taken one glance for her face to be carved into his mind like stone. She had been beautiful, like a flower in full blossom, and he had fallen head over heels for her. He couldn't stop thinking of her, even after they said goodbye to each other. It hadn't been until he returned home that night and saw Layla covered in mud and her eyes puffy from crying that he had a change of heart. Hastily, he had gotten out of the car and helped Layla into the car, regardless of the mud on her clothes. Once they were in the car, he had learned that Caroline was the one
Since then, the treatment Caroline received at school had taken a turn for the worse, and it had been all because of Eddy! Eddy had been in the private room beside the one Caroline had booked in the restaurant for his birthday party. So he had heard his friends hurl hurtful words at her until she had cried. Yet he had done nothing. Caroline must have hated him to the core at that time. A lone tear escaped Eddy's eye. He was filled with regret. He couldn't turn back time or change anything in the past, no matter how much he regretted it. Taking a deep breath, he snapped back to reality and raised his eyes to meet Kirk's. All the other people around them stared at him, their hearts in their throats. If Kirk pulled the trigger, Caroline would be gone for good. "I think I understand why Caroline likes you so much, even after losing her memories," said Eddy in resignation. "She's willing to suffer so much just to wait for you." In truth, Eddy could have easily realized the pr
Kirk balled his hands into a fist. He would have punched Eddy in the face if he hadn't been keeping an eye out for the gun. "Do you even know what you're talking about?" he asked through gritted teeth. "I know." Eddy sounded agitated. "Of course, I know what I'm saying. I've hurt Caroline too many times, so I want to compensate her for what I've done."I'll do anything for her once we go to the other side, and I'll do the same in my next life! So don't stop me from doing what I want to do! Step aside and let her follow me into the afterlife!" Kirk couldn't stand it anymore. He punched Eddy in the face. Eddy, whose body was already in a fragile state, saw stars. He almost let go of the gun in his hand. Seeing this, Thomas rushed forward to help him, but Eddy refused his help. "Dad, this is our business," he said. "Let us settle this on our own!" In the end, Thomas could only stare at Eddy worriedly.After recomposing himself, Eddy said, "Uncle Kirk, Caroline loves you. But
"No." Eddy shook his head stubbornly. "I must take her away myself. Only then will she wholeheartedly stay by my side!"At this moment, Kirk struggled desperately against the two large men restraining him."Okay. I'll take you over there." Thomas stood up slowly and wheeled Eddy toward Caroline with difficulty.Since Caroline was unconscious, she had no idea what was happening around her.Without Kirk's disruptions, Eddy could finally take Caroline away as he wished. He looked at Caroline, whose brows were furrowed in pain, and a smile appeared on his face. "Help me down, Dad."Thomas was puzzled by Eddy's request, but he still asked someone to help Eddy sit next to Caroline.Eddy gently stroked Caroline's cheek with his free hand while the other held the gun. He looked like a pervert, obsessively caressing his pet. The possessiveness swirling in his gaze both frightened and disgusted Sean."Carrie, I'm here to take you away," he murmured. He seemed to be trapped in his own wo
Soon, Kirk and Caroline met up with Thomas. When he saw the two of them, his eyes turned bloodshot from the rage boiling within him. "You won!" He spat with so much force that it seemed like he had used up all his strength for it. "Things didn't have to come to this," Kirk said calmly as he sat down beside Thomas. Thomas snorted derisively. "Oh really? If you hadn't chosen to marry Caroline at such short notice, do you think Eddy would have died? You two were the cause of the tragedy!" Caroline didn't feel like talking anymore after seeing how foolishly adamant Thomas was. She gave Kirk a look, and he hummed in acknowledgment. When he turned to face Thomas again, his eyes were frosty "I'm here to tell you something," he said.Thomas let out a bark of scornful laughter. "Why? What else do you have to tell me, huh? Are you going to tell me that you have a child now?" "It's not about me and Caroline's child. It's about yours," Kirk stated plainly as he stared at Thomas
"Yes, it's true! Why would I lie to you about something so important?" Betty said. "This is wonderful! Marietta's wish has finally come true." Caroline turned to look at Marietta, who had just stopped by the door. Marietta was so shocked by the results that she was too stunned to speak. All she did was stare at Caroline in silence. Caroline opened her lips to speak, but no words came out of her mouth. She and Marietta stood facing each other, tears streaming down their cheeks. The next second, the two of them rushed toward each other and hugged each other as tightly as they could. The words that were at the tip of their tongues turned into tears at this significant moment. The others felt touched as they witnessed the mother-daughter duo's reunion. After some time, Betty broke the silence. "What are you waiting for? Hurry up and call her 'Mom'!"Caroline had once used that word to address Marietta, but she hadn't known that Marietta was her biological mother back then.
Blushing, Caroline nodded. However, Kirk couldn't lift his head due to his injuries. So, Caroline took the initiative to bend over so that she was closer to him. Their lips touched. Yet before Caroline could get that warm, fuzzy feeling she always had when they kissed, she heard Gwen's voice. "Oh? Did we come at the wrong time?" Gwen grinned.It gave Caroline such a shock that she almost fell to the ground. Cheryl reacted quickly and gave Caroline an arm to hold on to for support. Steadying herself, Caroline stared daggers at Gwen, who giggled and placed the supplements she had brought on a table. Sean and Kirk started discussing what had happened that day, while Caroline led Gwen and Cheryl out of the ward. "Are you two back together?" Gwen asked. There was a sparkle in her eyes, which said enough about how eager she was to gossip. When Caroline nodded, Gwen patted her back gleefully and said, "Great! We all know how much Kirk loves you, even though he kept his ident
As Caroline mentally prepared to face death, there was a sudden, loud commotion. The noise was followed by gusts of wind that were so strong that no one could pry their eyes open to see what was going on. Still, Caroline could make out the silhouette of a helicopter above her. She had no idea what had happened next, though. …When she woke up, she was already lying on a bed in a ward. Beside her were Betty and Marietta, their eyes red and puffy from crying. When they noticed that Caroline was awake, the two of them shot up from their chairs."Carrie? You're finally awake!" Still groggy, Caroline forced herself to hum in response. After getting up, she grabbed Betty's hand and said, "Where's Kirk?" "He's fine," said Betty while wiping the tears off her cheeks. "He's in another ward, but he hasn't woken up yet." "Can I see him?" Caroline asked, tearing up. Betty nodded and asked Sean to push Caroline's wheelchair to the ward next door. Caroline couldn't hold back her
Kirk and Caroline hadn't even caught their breaths yet when they sensed a more intense attack coming their way. It didn't seem like these people were human. They seemed like monsters, bringing destruction wherever they went. Caroline watched the situation outside in concern. "Why hasn't Nightshade come back yet? Did he lie to us?" she asked. Kirk gritted his teeth and replied, "No, he wouldn't. They're all people from the dark web, and they're all honorable. Since he promised to bring the top two assassins, he'll definitely come back."As he spoke, he pushed her into a car. "But before that, you have to leave first," he insisted.Caroline noticed that his words were only directed at her. She grabbed his hand tightly. "What do you mean by that?"What did he mean she had to leave first?He replied, "Finn has sent over all his trump cards. If you don't leave, I have no doubt that he'll come here too. So, you need to leave now!" Caroline grabbed his hand. "We haven't gone to Ci
When she saw his reaction, Caroline couldn't help but smile. "What I mean is, let's head to City Hall to re-register our marriage certificate. The information we used to register our marriage before was all fake. "Can we update it with the real information now?"Kirk brightened up. "No problem."She looked at him and smiled again. However, it disappeared as quickly as it appeared. "Oh, I forgot about Thomas. Do you think he'll send someone to ambush us when we go to City Hall?"Kirk fell silent. He didn't want to change the plans, but he still said, "Then, let's wait for Nightshade to find the assassins—"Before he could finish his sentence, gunshots rang out from downstairs. His face dropped, and he rushed to the window, where he saw two groups of people engaged in a gunfight. One of the groups was Thomas' men."What's going on?" Caroline asked as she got up from bed."Thomas must have found out that Nightshade left, so he took the chance to ambush us."Kirk led her to a
"If you make up with Kirk, I'll help you find them both."Caroline and Kirk were stunned to hear Nightshade's condition. Kirk had never expected Nightshade to say such a thing. Caroline was also in disbelief. She felt somewhat reluctant to agree to it."You don't agree?" Nightshade asked when Caroline remained silent. "Alright then, if you disagree, I won't look for them. Besides, Thomas is already planning to go all out against you. "When the time comes, I can escape. But what about you two?"Caroline looked at Kirk. "Thomas plans to go all out against us? You're not lying to me?"Kirk met her eyes and gulped. "No."She pondered for a moment, then looked at Nightshade again. "Do you really have a way to help us find the two assassins?""Of course.""Okay." Caroline lowered her head. "As long as you can help us find those two assassins, I'll agree to your condition."On the other side of the room, Betty and Marietta exclaimed excitedly when they heard her words. "Carrie, do
When Betty noticed how confused everyone looked, she said, "Oh, dear. Did you all forget?"Back then, when Marietta did the DNA test with that girl from the Hackett family—no, the fake Ms. Hackett—Caroline was the one who went to the restaurant with her."She continued, "Didn't we look through the footage from that day? Then, we called in the people who were at the restaurant that day to do another DNA test."Although they had unfortunately been unable to find Marietta's daughter, Betty still considered it a great effort. "We had thought that we had tested everyone. But there was someone who we didn't test!" Betty's eyes lit up as she looked at Caroline. Marietta immediately understood what she meant. She looked at Caroline with excitement, but she didn't dare to get her hopes up. "Caroline…"Caroline also looked at Marietta excitedly. "I… Aunt Mary… this… Is it possible?"Betty replied, "Why wouldn't it be possible? We tested so many people back then, and you were the only
Sarah was about to tell Caroline, but Dan stopped her."Don't tell her. Let her live in pain without ever knowing who her real parents are. Besides, do you really think she will get us the best lawyer?"Caroline wasn't upset that they hadn't taken the bait. Instead, a small smile appeared on her face. "You still have some sanity left."Upon realizing her trick, Sarah shouted angrily, "You liar!"However, she was taken away before she could shout more. Caroline watched as Sarah and Dan disappeared in the police cars. The feigned strength on her face finally disappeared. She might never find her parents in this life. But she didn't regret it. She tilted her head and glanced at Kirk, Cheryl, and Jack beside her. She had no regrets anymore.Even though she couldn't get her parents back, she was content that she had so many friends."Let's head back." Caroline's voice was weary. She needed a good rest, but there was still a tough battle waiting for her. The news about Caroline n