"Damn it! Can't you just answer with a simple 'yes'?" Maxwell still held her shoulders, angrily growling."Why should I answer? Haven't I answered many times before?" Flora began to struggle, using her fists and feet to resist. She continued to shout, "Maxwell! You can choose not to have this child, and it would be better if you kicked us out of the Smith Family mansion! I'd be happy about that!"Under the onslaught of her punches and kicks, Maxwell had to release her, not because it hurt, but out of fear she might accidentally get hurt. He quickly bent down, picked up the nearby large teddy bear, and thrust it into her arms, saying, "Take it to the bathroom and yell at it; go now!"After saying this, he turned and walked towards the big bed, lazily lying down and massaging his temples. He felt like he was going crazy, needlessly provoking her like this. However, hearing her resolute tone, he felt somewhat relieved.Flora, however, was not having it. With a forceful shake, she threw t
Flora suddenly woke up, screaming and pushing her to the ground. "Chiyoko! You did it on purpose! Why did you do this? You owe me for my piano!"Chiyoko was pushed to the ground by her, and her forehead accidentally hit the piano stand. She felt a lot of pain. But being able to spill milk on her piano left her very satisfied and happy! She covered her forehead, struggling to get up from the ground.Flora, however, rushed at her without venting her anger, grabbing her hair and scolding loudly, "If you have any grievances, target me! Why tarnish this innocent lifeless thing?" Tears overflowed from her eyes; she was truly heartbroken!An evil thought arose in Chiyoko's mind. If she could seize this opportunity to harm the child in her belly, then she would have no reason to stay! She forcefully grabbed Flora's arm, intending to push her into the piano stand. However, the corner of her eye caught a figure at the door.Chiyoko quickly changed her tone, holding onto her arm and pleading tea
When Maxwell returned, the piano had already been serviced, and Flora's emotions had returned to normal, though she still felt a bit lost inside. Surprisingly, a sense of guilt crept in when she saw Maxwell.She couldn't understand why she felt such a heavy sense of guilt. Her heart was clear, and she had no other thoughts about Oliver except gratitude. Was it because Oliver kissed her today that made her feel guilty?Maxwell observed Flora, who sat quietly on the corner of the bed. He mocked her, "It's rare to see you so calm. Did you suddenly become refined overnight?"Flora raised her eyes to glance at him. He must be aware of what happened today, even if Chiyoko didn't complain, Mrs. Smith would have informed him. Why was he mocking her now?After a sarcastic smile, Flora looked at him and said, "Are you feeling sorry for Miss Chiyoko's head that I supposedly broke? She must be very sad now and in need of your company. Don't you want to go and comfort her?"Maxwell chuckled, walke
Betty dragged Flora downstairs, looking disappointed.In the first-floor living room, Chiyoko was leisurely flipping through a newspaper, a few strands of hair hanging gracefully to cover her forehead wound. When she saw Flora, she greeted politely, "Flora, good morning."Chiyoko was well aware of how many pairs of eyes within the Smith Family mansion were watching her. Therefore, she would never engage in any improper behavior so blatantly. She always put on a gentle and kind facade, deceiving everyone from beginning to end.Flora glanced at her, feeling repulsed by her acting, and didn't bother to say a word. She walked past her, and behind her, Chiyoko still wore a sweet smile, though with a hint of coldness.Flora didn't see it, but she could feel it. She walked quickly because she was in a hurry, not paying attention to the road ahead, and bumped into something. No, not something—how could an object have warmth?Raising her head, Flora saw Oliver, soaked and looking at her. He ha
Mrs. Davis glanced at the onlookers, knowing that her actions might prevent them from boarding the plane. She quickly took Kevin's hand and said, "Kevin, let's board first. It's getting late.""No! You can't leave!" Mrs. Smith grabbed Kevin's other arm, pleading, "You can't go! Even if you want to leave, you have to explain everything to me!" Mrs. Smith was frantic, completely disregarding her image as she shouted in the airport."Mrs. Smith, I don't know what to say, but we really should board now." Kevin glanced at his wristwatch, explaining urgently. Regarding his background, he truly didn't know how to explain and didn't bother to. His polite demeanor towards Mrs. Smith was entirely due to her being an elder.Mrs. Smith then grabbed Mrs. Davis's hand, frustrated, and demanded, "You tell me! You must know what to say by now!"Mrs. Davis, feeling both frustrated and helpless, was finally provoked. She glared at Mrs. Smith and gritted her teeth, saying, "Mrs. Smith, I'm afraid if I t
After resting for a while, Mrs. Smith looked up at Mrs. Davis and choked, "What does the Smith Family owe you? My elder brother and sister-in-law's marriage was always intervened by you, even if they took your life, it was your own doing. You can't blame them!""I hope he would take my life, but why does he let me live in pain?" Mrs. Davis muttered, her face contorted in pain from the past.Recalling the scenes of the unbearable past as if it happened yesterday, vividly filled with blood!"Alan Smith robbed me of the right to be a mother. I could only let him experience the pain of losing a son. Otherwise, how could he repay me for the death of my child?" Mrs. Davis sneered.When she told Alan Smith she was pregnant, she received only his indifferent treatment. He handed her some money, asking her to undergo an abortion. Naively thinking that complying would win his favor, she underwent the surgery, only to lose her qualification as a mother.The heartless man continued to ignore her,
Until late in the evening, Flora still hadn't seen Maxwell and Oliver return, and a sense of unease began to creep into her heart. The unusual behavior displayed by Oliver today made her feel like something was about to happen. After hesitating for a while, clutching the phone, she finally mustered the courage to dial the unfamiliar number, which was Maxwell's mobile number. However, she had never called it before because she never thought of reaching out to him. The phone rang for a long time before Maxwell's voice finally came through. Flora hesitated and became even more nervous; this was her first time calling him! Nervously, Flora stuttered, "Uh, Big Young Master, is everything... okay with you guys?" "What do you mean?" Maxwell asked cautiously, the first thing crossing his mind was that she already knew the truth! But she shouldn't know! No one should know! "Uh... nothing, just noticed you haven't returned, so I wanted to check in, hah..." His unfriendly tone made Flora eve
"Be more focused. The company is yours, and I can't help you manage it forever. Do you understand?" Maxwell said sternly. Managing his father's company was already exhausting enough for him, and having to help Joshua manage his company added to the workload. It felt like madness trying to handle both, especially when everyone believed that Oliver was assisting them! "Cousin Maxwell, I understand," Joshua obediently replied, lowering his head, a somewhat embarrassed expression on his face, as if Maxwell had seen through his thoughts. Did Maxwell already know that he was avoiding responsibilities? He was indeed shrewd! "Now, let's go back to the hospital room. Don't wander around outside; it's not good for your wound," Maxwell said, pulling Flora from behind him. He added, "We're leaving now, and I'll come back later tonight." "Okay..." Joshua nodded eagerly, almost as if he couldn't wait for them to leave. Maxwell then grabbed Flora's arm and dragged her into the elevator. The eleva
"Who are you exactly?" Flor asked in a stern tone once again, half of her body forced to lie on his legs, no longer struggling or resisting, because she knew it would be futile. Deep down, she was reluctant to let go of his body!"I am your lover, your husband," Maxwell whispered in her ear, holding her body close again and assessing her rapidly changing expression. There was excitement in his heart as he said those words, and he reached out to tidy her clothes."It's not possible..." Flora shook her head in horror and said, "My husband is Henry!"Maxwell glared at her angrily and asked, "I was just about to ask you, how did you become Henry's wife?" The hand that was once caressing her tightened its grip, causing Flora to wince in pain. She furrowed her brows tightly, enduring the pain he inflicted on her."I..." Flora tried to speak, but Maxwell interrupted her, his voice icy as he said, "What has Henry done to you? Tell me!"Flora stared at him, anxious and bewildered, shaking her
In the President's office of the Smith Family Group, Joshua cautiously presented his work report to Maxwell. Ever since Flora died, he no longer dared to be negligent in his work or treat Maxwell with a disdainful attitude out of guilt.He had even quickly married to prove that he had long given up any fantasies about Flora and never had any intention of competing with Maxwell for her.Maxwell quickly skimmed through the report and handed it back to him calmly, saying, "From now on, you can make your own decisions regarding these projects. You don't have to ask me anymore.""Oh... alright." Joshua nodded obediently, clutching the report, and hurriedly walked towards the door. Meeting Maxwell had become a mental torment for him since two years ago. He was afraid, so he always wanted to escape!After Joshua left, Maxwell packed up and prepared to go home. His gaze involuntarily fell on Flora's photo on his desk. He couldn't bear to look away for a long time. Now, going home was no longe
Two years later.It was spring, the season when flowers bloomed. Inside a luxurious mansion, roses were blooming beautifully. Pink petals fluttered, decorating the green grass.Two children, who looked almost identical and like angels, were laughing and playing on the grass, chasing each other in the sea of pink flowers.They appeared to be about two years old, with blinking big eyes and fair skin. The most enchanting feature was their sparkling eyes. The only difference between their little faces was that the boy had a touch of masculinity, while the girl exuded a sweet charm.A nanny stood nearby, carefully watching over them, not daring to look away for a moment, afraid that the two little angels might fall or collide. From the nanny's expression, one could tell that these little angels were of high status.At that moment, the sound of a car approaching could be heard from the entrance. Soon after, a silver car slowly drove into the yard and stopped in front of the main house. The
The sun rose as usual, and after a night of turmoil, the Smith Family mansion remained engulfed in a somber atmosphere. Maxwell sat on the bed, eyes wide open, unable to sleep. With Mrs. Smith's consent, Darren gave him a sleeping pill.This tactic proved effective; Maxwell soon fell asleep, entering a deep slumber until the sunset.Upon waking, Maxwell's gaze was sharp. His first command to Darren was, "Go and bring Flora back."Darren thought he might be delirious from sleep, cautiously saying, "Big Young Master, Miss Flora... she's already...""Even if she's dead, bring her back!" Maxwell roared, abruptly sitting up from the bed. The sudden burst of anger startled everyone present!Even in death, he wanted Flora back by his side. They had promised not to part in this lifetime, yet she left him just days after making that promise. She was his wife, forever!"Maxwell..." Mrs. Smith comforted him by patting his shoulder. "The dead cannot come back to life; don't be like this. Flora is
Maxwell's expression froze, and his anger erupted instantly from within him. He shouted, "What did you say? Say it again if you dare!" Flora was dead? Who dared to say that she was dead? Who dared to let her die?Everyone knew that his shout, his anger, was just an attempt to avoid and mask the truth. What's the use of refusing to admit it? Flora wouldn't come back to life because of this, she wouldn't return to his side because of this!"Big Young Master, this is the truth. Miss Flora was killed by Chiyoko Tokugawa!" Darren reiterated this painful fact, restraining the danger of being beaten up by Maxwell. When he received this news, he was also shocked and immediately came to personally inform Maxwell instead of telling him over the phone. He was afraid that Maxwell might do something irrational and harmful!"It's impossible! Chiyoko doesn't have the guts!" Maxwell shook his head and spoke coldly. His body was already trembling so much that he couldn't stand steadily, leaning agains
Joshua's legs gave way, and his strong body fell to the ground. It took him a while before he struggled to prop himself up and stumbled into the room where Flora was.On the makeshift operating table, he saw Flora lying quietly on the bed, covered in a thin white silk sheet. Her once prominent belly was now flat."Flora!" Joshua's mind went blank as he rushed forward, frantically examining Flora, who lay peacefully on the bed. Was she dead? What had he done? He had caused harm to Flora! Even if he hated her, he had never thought of using such a cruel method to harm her!Trembling, he lifted the thin sheet covering Flora. She was dressed in a set of bright white silk pajamas, stained with traces of blood. Her face had turned deathly pale, and her hands were alternately placed on her flat stomach.Overwhelmed with shock, Joshua fainted. In his last moments of consciousness, he thought about how Maxwell would punish him. Flora might never forgive her even in the afterlife!Philip immedia
Flora stared at Joshua, who unexpectedly appeared in her bedroom. Startled, she took a step back and braced herself against the desk, barely keeping her trembling body steady. She lamely asked, "What did you say?"Joshua anxiously repeated, "Big Brother has been captured by the Yota Gang. He's now being held in a villa in City W. Chiyoko said she wants to see you, otherwise..." Joshua couldn't continue speaking and instead let silence take over. He lowered his head slightly, hiding his emotions beneath his eyelids."It's impossible! Maxwell called me just two hours ago!" Flora screamed, her eyes red and her body trembling slightly. It was unclear whether she was angry or devastated. She stared fixedly at Joshua with wide eyes, as if he was lying, intentionally deceiving her. How could Maxwell, who was so cautious, fall into someone else's hands so easily? She didn't believe it!Joshua urgently pressed his finger against her lips and said, "Flora, please don't be so loud. If my mom hea
Chiyoko stood at the entrance of the Smith Family Group building, looking up at the luxurious structure in front of her. In the end, she couldn't control her actions and walked into the lobby.The receptionist stood up and politely smiled at her, saying, "Hello, miss. How can I assist you?" Although her tone was polite, her gaze couldn't help but wander over Chiyoko's body.Having adapted to this mixture of surprise and contempt over the past two days, Chiyoko was no longer as sensitive. She lifted her golden-framed glasses and calmly said, "Could you please find Maxwell for me?"The receptionist lowered her head apologetically and said, "I'm sorry, Miss Chiyoko. Mr. Maxwell has instructed that due to your recent high-profile appearances, to avoid any scandals, he is unable to meet with you in the short term."The receptionist's words were polite, but the disdain in her tone was hard to conceal. Chiyoko could naturally sense it, causing her anger to flare up. She couldn't believe that
Flora, startled, instinctively asked, "Who is it?" As soon as she saw a couple naked on the screen, she quickly closed the laptop, without closely examining who it was. Now, after Kevin mentioned it, she was really curious."Just see for yourself," Kevin chuckled.Flora opened the laptop again, continuing to watch the embarrassing scene that made her blush. When she saw the figures clearly, her face was covered with a look of shock.Rubbing her eyes vigorously, yes, it was indeed Chiyoko and Philip! It was them? Flora asked in astonishment, looking at the silent phone, "How do you have... um... this kind of video with them?""It's everywhere on the internet now. I just randomly downloaded it from a website, and the first thing I thought of was to show it to you. Aren't I so considerate?" Kevin proudly invited attention.Flora slapped her flushed and heated face with her hand, unkindly saying, "Although it is indeed surprising, you didn't have to think of showing it to me first.""It's