Meanwhile, Savanna had returned to Albert Manor, but Franco wasn't around. It was obvious where he had gone.Savanna instructed the butler and the maids to leave the room. When everyone else was gone, Savanna asked Krista, "Have you eaten?""No," Krista replied."Where have you been?" Savanna asked. She was slightly anxious. She had been worried ever since she told Krista that Kathryn was her daughter. She thought she had acted too hastily by revealing the truth to Krista. After all, the Albert family was in turmoil now. It would be bad if Krista couldn't restrain herself and sought out Kathryn. Besides, Kathryn was pregnant with Chris' child.Krista poured herself a glass of water and downed half of it in one gulp. It helped alleviate the uneasy feeling inside her, providing some relief. Her mind was filled with the image of Kathyrn's birthmark, which she had seen earlier that day. "I went to the Albert Group.""Why did you go there?""I went there because of the Baydem
Tally felt like she was on the verge of suffocation throughout the journey to the hospital and back. The oppressive vibe emanating from Markus was nearly unbearable.As they arrived at the office, Tally couldn't shake the feeling that he was unwilling to let her escape. Internally, she was in turmoil, but she couldn't allow a trace of it to show on her face.Tally watched as Markus entered his office and sat in his executive chair. His demeanor was as cold as an iceberg. She stood rooted to the spot at the entrance, too afraid to move. Markus quirked his brow at her. "What's the matter? Do I need to personally invite you in?"The look on Tally's face froze as she frantically shook her head. "No, no, no. There's no need!"She knew that waiting for Markus to extend an invitation would be digging her own grave, so she quickly hurried into the office and closed the door behind her.She turned around and saw Markus lighting a cigarette. Tally couldn't deny the undeniable charm that M
Tally had been talking animatedly but suddenly fell silent. Markus' intimidating gaze had scared the living daylights out of her.Understanding Markus had become an intricate puzzle. What had she said that could turn his face as dark as coal? She was utterly bewildered. "Are you okay, Mr. Hunt?" Tally asked with caution.Markus tried his best to contain his anger as he looked at Tally. "You've been taking care of her, aye?""Of course! You have no idea what a witch Wendy is. She didn't even provide a single cent of allowance to Kathryn. If I hadn't taken care of her, that poor girl would have starved on the streets."Tally had exaggerated, but there was truth in what she said. Kathryn might not have reached her current height if it weren't for her.Growing up, Tally's maid would prepare nutrient-rich meals and lactoferrin-rich milk for her, which she would then give to Kathryn. Tally made sure Kathryn received everything packed with nutrition.And so, Kathryn had grown to be ta
Tally was well aware of the Glenn family's standing in Harborlean.It would be the end of her if she publicly called the engagement off now. The Glenn family might just end her life out of spite.Tally shuddered at the thought of how ruthless the Glenn family could be. Markus' expression remained as dark as ever. His gaze bore down on Tally with unwavering dominance, causing her to break into a cold sweat under his oppressive stare. "Why?"She didn't understand what Markus wanted with her and Victor.The Johnsons couldn't afford to offend them.Markus threatened, "The consequences will be much worse if you don't call the engagement off.""That's not reason enough for me to call the engagement off. Plus, it's just a contract marriage, and we plan to divorce in a year or two. This marriage will bring peace to everyone. I can't risk offending Victor either."Furthermore, she had been the one to reach out to Victor first. If she were to call off the engagement at this juncture,
Kathryn felt more at ease after receiving Tally's call. Yet, she was still worried.Chris had been tied up in meetings for the entire afternoon. He only came back to the office at 4:00 pm.Chris' lips curled into a smile when he saw the scarf in Kathryn's hand. He went to her and said, "It's looking great. You're making progress."Previously, her hands were clumsy with the knitting needle. Now, she was a whiz at it.Kathryn responded, "In the beginning, my fingertips used to get pricked, so I couldn't knit quickly enough.""What about now?""It's okay now."When she first started knitting, her hands had struggled with the pain, and even a gentle touch had hurt her fingertips. But that was no longer the case.Chris was all smiles as he scooped her into his lap in one swift move. Kathryn was so startled that she accidentally let go of the scarf in her hand.Chris didn't seem bothered about getting pricked.At this moment, Kathryn recalled her conversation with Tally over the p
Wendy, Maxwell, and Patrick were trudging along a long and muddy road away from that desolate place. The roads in this area were not paved with cement, indicating its rural and underdeveloped nature. Covered in wounds, they continued walking for a long time, with no sign of the main road in sight.Then, a vehicle from Centreville approached them. Patrick and Gavin instinctively tried to hide. Wendy was on high alert, too.The vehicle stopped in front of them before they could react. Several men emerged from the vehicle, and they did not appear to be a welcoming group."W-What are you trying to do?" Wendy staggered backward.All three of them had a sinking feeling about this encounter.The four men from the vehicle remained silent. They simply looked at Wendy, Maxwell, and the others before launching into a violent attack.…Chris went back to his office after his final afternoon meeting.Tara came in. "Mr. Albert.""Is it done?""Yes, also, someone else beat them up befor
Chris went to the lounge after instructing Tara. Kathryn was still sound asleep.Pregnancy had left her feeling lethargic, and her peaceful slumber was enviable to anyone who saw it.Noticing that Kathryn had kicked her blanket away, Chris went over and covered her back up.His actions stirred Kathryn awake, and she opened her eyes in a drowsy manner, murmuring, "Hmm, are you done with your meeting?"Her voice was sleepy and hoarse.Chris replied, "Yeah. Are you still tired?""Yeah, I'm tired from dreaming!" she replied, sounding uneasy. Kathryn had a fear of having dreams while asleep. It left her feeling even more exhausted afterward, making it more tiring than not sleeping at all.Seeing her discomfort, Chris couldn't help but smile. "Do you want to continue sleeping?""What time is it now?""It's after six now."Kathryn had slept for more than two hours and felt like she had been in a deep slumber. She struggled to get up from the bed. "Let's head back then.""Hold on.
"Did she get drunk and not remember anything?" Kathryn asked, looking at Chris in shock. Kathryn's heart tightened at that thought. There was no way something so insignificant could cause such a commotion!If what she suspected was true, the consequences would be unimaginable."She can't handle her liquor, can she?" Chris questioned."S-She was already sleeping when I left the room."She had intended to bring Jessica some tea to help with her hangover, but she didn't return when she heard that Matthew was coming.Kathryn's heart raced at the thought, and her face turned pale. Even though she wasn't known for her quick-wittedness, she understood what was looming ahead."How did things turn out this way? I even went to check on her!" Kathryn choked as she spoke.She was on the brink of losing her mind over this.Chris frowned. "I'm sure you couldn't have gone in even if you went to check on her."If the person had planned for it, there was no way he would have let Kathryn in.