Thea broke out in a cold sweat. She had always been unstoppable in the mall and had never really been afraid of anyone. However, when faced with the young girl's provocation, she did feel a bit fearful.
The mood instantly became unattractive.
Thorne saw the deep self-doubt and timidity in her eyes, and he hugged her with a heart full of pity. He regretted it at this moment. He had lived too comfortably, always finding trouble and insisting on teaching her how to express love on such a beautiful day. It made Thea lack confidence in many ways, especially when facing this shameless young girl, Thea's aura was very weak.
Thorne held her tightly, encouraging her, “She was young and foolish, unaware of her own limitations. Clearly, she couldn't compare to you in any way. She wasn't as beautiful as you, nor as intelligent, and she lacked your grace, maturity, and wisdom. Most importantly, she didn't hold the same significance in my heart as you do."
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Thea took the glass of water and smiled gratefully at Thorne. Perhaps it was the overwhelming sense of crisis in that moment, or maybe it was to teach a lesson to this naive young girl, but Thea unexpectedly blurted out affectionately, "Thank you, husband."Thorne's beautiful pupils dilated, and a sweet smile overflowed from the bottom of his eyes. His heart felt as if a hundred flowers were blooming.This was the first time Thea called him her husband.Perhaps sensing Thorne's delight, Thea's face involuntarily turned red. She shyly tugged at his sleeve and said, "I..."Thorne, however, rewarded her with a kiss on the cheek and joyfully said, "Let's call each other like this from now on. I like this nickname."The young girl indeed looked skeptical, “Are you really a couple? Does she never call you husband? Hmph, I knew you were lying to me. You definitely aren't a real couple."Thea felt both ashamed and excited. She was ashamed that
Thorne looked mysterious, “I hope I was just being overly cautious."The Brown Manor.When Thea and Thorne returned to the Brown Manor, Ruby held a grand welcome ceremony for them.Unlike the desolate, lonely, and quiet atmosphere of the Brown Manor in the past, the Brown Manor now is immaculate everywhere, with servants coming and going, and decorations such as red lanterns and agate are abundant, adorning this huge villa. The villa has become extraordinarily noisy.Thorne and Thea were stopped by diligent security guards at the door, who asked, "Sir, Miss, who are you looking for?"Thea and Thorne exchanged a smile, and just as they were about to explain, they heard an excited voice coming from inside."Thorne?"The security guard saw Ruby, respectfully bowed his head, with his hands hanging on both sides, and called out, "President."Ruby walked up with a smile and said to the security guard, "You must look carefully,
Upon returning to the Brown Manor, Thea was well aware of all the significant events that had occurred over the past few years.Ruby had already transferred the Brown Manor to Thorne's name, so Thorne is currently the owner of the Brown Manor. Although Thorne has been absent from the martial arts world for many years, legends of Thorne are still widely spread throughout the martial arts community.Samuel rose to fame at a young age, with a halo surrounding him, but the reputation was mistakenly attributed to Thorne. Many people assumed, "Samuel has Thorne as his genius father, like father like son. Samuel must naturally be so talented."And Thea's fame gradually faded away.In addition, Ruby's background has been speculated by various people. Especially her past experiences have been dug up, and her former teachers and classmates have added a lot of mystery to her identity, “Ruby was originally born into a common family, her parents favored boys ove
Isabella sat in front of Ezekiel, the world’s most renowned hypnotist. Her thin face and sunken eyes, combined with her reverent demeanor, made her look like a devout believer."I want to forget someone," she said. Her voice trembled, and even her frail shoulders shook.Ezekiel pulled out his old pocket watch. After tracing a graceful arc through the air, it fell steadily into Isabella’s line of sight. Her gaze quietly fixed on the watch, waiting patiently for him to begin."Is there any unfinished wish you’d like to fulfill first?" Ezekiel asked.Isabella shook her head.Ezekiel felt his question was pointless. If she weren’t utterly despairing, how could this young woman have chosen such a drastic way to sever ties with her past?"Where should I send you after the hypnosis?" he asked, changing the topic. As an internationally renowned hypnotist, he had helped many people recover lost memories and erase painful ones. Those who left his clinic often seemed reborn.But Isabella wanted a
Under the sunlight, she performed peculiar shadow dances while humming an off-key tune.Nathan observed Isabella’s antics, a hint of confusion surfacing in his eyes. This wasn’t the Isabella he knew.Stepping out of his car, Nathan strode toward her, his face dark with annoyance over the trouble she had caused. “Bella, who let you out on your own? Your wounds haven’t even healed!” he reprimanded.The moment Isabella saw him, she instinctively jumped a meter away, clutching her chest in a defensive gesture. Her startled expression and wary gaze filled Nathan with a sense of unease. “Who are you?” she asked timidly. “I’m your husband,” he replied impatiently. But Isabella clearly didn’t believe him. She turned on her heel and bolted into the shop adorned with a skull motif. Nathan followed her with long strides. Inside the shop, Isabella cowered behind the hypnotist, Ezekiel, peeking out cautiously with terror in her eyes. Even Nathan, as dense as he could be, realized so
Nathan extended his hand toward Isabella. “Come home with me.”The scene faintly overlapped with their first meeting four years ago. Back then, it was in this very spot where a wounded Isabella, driven out of her home by her mother, had curled up in despair. Nathan Hill, like the dawn breaking through the darkness, appeared in her life.Naïve and inexperienced, Isabella had been drawn to his kind and compassionate face. Without hesitation, she followed him.“Sir, why me?” Though young, Isabella understood that nothing in the world came free.Nathan, burdened by his thoughts, took a moment before replying in a low voice, “It has to be you.”She didn’t know that he had painstakingly sought her out, going to great lengths to approach her. In her innocence, she mistook him for a benefactor and believed she was just another of the many impoverished children he had helped. She trusted him so easily.“Sir, thank you for giving me a home. I’m very hardworking—I can cook, do laundry, sweep, a
Nathan walked upstairs and knocked softly on the door.However, there was no cheerful response from Isabella as there used to be. His face darkened as he pushed the door open and approached the bedside, towering over the unmoving figure lying there."Isabella, why are you causing such trouble today? Do you know your Sis was feeling guilty because you ran away from home? In the future, try to be more sensible and don’t upset your Sis..."Isabella lay on the bed, her face as desolate as a desert, devoid of any vitality. Nathan’s monologue felt increasingly pointless."Why aren’t you saying anything?"The Isabella who usually flattered and fawned over him was acting mute today. Even someone as slow to notice emotions as Nathan could sense something was off.He pulled back the blanket, and the stark red stains on the white bedsheet immediately caught his eye. They contrasted sharply with Isabella’s pale, bloodless skin."Isabella, why didn’t you tell us you were sick?"A huge wave of panic
Isabella looked at Victoria and replied readily, “If you want him, then take him.” She said it as if he were a display item on a shelf, available for anyone to claim. Victoria’s face lit up with joy, and she immediately hugged Nathan tightly. But her happiness was short-lived. She quickly realized that Nathan stood stiffly in her embrace, as if he had turned into stone. Puzzled, she looked up at him and saw that his eyes were fixed on Isabella with an expression so chilling it made her shiver. “Isabella, you must be delirious from your fever. Do you even know what you’re saying?” The Isabella of the past loved him to a suffocating degree. She had given up her cherished career to care for him, endured bitter herbal remedies daily in hopes of bearing his child, and sacrificed her self-respect entirely for his love. She was even nicknamed the "bootlicker wife" by people in the capital. But now, this same Isabella was speaking of him as though he were an unwanted object to
Upon returning to the Brown Manor, Thea was well aware of all the significant events that had occurred over the past few years.Ruby had already transferred the Brown Manor to Thorne's name, so Thorne is currently the owner of the Brown Manor. Although Thorne has been absent from the martial arts world for many years, legends of Thorne are still widely spread throughout the martial arts community.Samuel rose to fame at a young age, with a halo surrounding him, but the reputation was mistakenly attributed to Thorne. Many people assumed, "Samuel has Thorne as his genius father, like father like son. Samuel must naturally be so talented."And Thea's fame gradually faded away.In addition, Ruby's background has been speculated by various people. Especially her past experiences have been dug up, and her former teachers and classmates have added a lot of mystery to her identity, “Ruby was originally born into a common family, her parents favored boys ove
Thorne looked mysterious, “I hope I was just being overly cautious."The Brown Manor.When Thea and Thorne returned to the Brown Manor, Ruby held a grand welcome ceremony for them.Unlike the desolate, lonely, and quiet atmosphere of the Brown Manor in the past, the Brown Manor now is immaculate everywhere, with servants coming and going, and decorations such as red lanterns and agate are abundant, adorning this huge villa. The villa has become extraordinarily noisy.Thorne and Thea were stopped by diligent security guards at the door, who asked, "Sir, Miss, who are you looking for?"Thea and Thorne exchanged a smile, and just as they were about to explain, they heard an excited voice coming from inside."Thorne?"The security guard saw Ruby, respectfully bowed his head, with his hands hanging on both sides, and called out, "President."Ruby walked up with a smile and said to the security guard, "You must look carefully,
Thea took the glass of water and smiled gratefully at Thorne. Perhaps it was the overwhelming sense of crisis in that moment, or maybe it was to teach a lesson to this naive young girl, but Thea unexpectedly blurted out affectionately, "Thank you, husband."Thorne's beautiful pupils dilated, and a sweet smile overflowed from the bottom of his eyes. His heart felt as if a hundred flowers were blooming.This was the first time Thea called him her husband.Perhaps sensing Thorne's delight, Thea's face involuntarily turned red. She shyly tugged at his sleeve and said, "I..."Thorne, however, rewarded her with a kiss on the cheek and joyfully said, "Let's call each other like this from now on. I like this nickname."The young girl indeed looked skeptical, “Are you really a couple? Does she never call you husband? Hmph, I knew you were lying to me. You definitely aren't a real couple."Thea felt both ashamed and excited. She was ashamed that
Thea broke out in a cold sweat. She had always been unstoppable in the mall and had never really been afraid of anyone. However, when faced with the young girl's provocation, she did feel a bit fearful.The mood instantly became unattractive.Thorne saw the deep self-doubt and timidity in her eyes, and he hugged her with a heart full of pity. He regretted it at this moment. He had lived too comfortably, always finding trouble and insisting on teaching her how to express love on such a beautiful day. It made Thea lack confidence in many ways, especially when facing this shameless young girl, Thea's aura was very weak.Thorne held her tightly, encouraging her, “She was young and foolish, unaware of her own limitations. Clearly, she couldn't compare to you in any way. She wasn't as beautiful as you, nor as intelligent, and she lacked your grace, maturity, and wisdom. Most importantly, she didn't hold the same significance in my heart as you do."Thea s
She was afraid of trouble and always felt that life should eliminate complicated forms, the simpler the better.Just seeing the old couple's faces that couldn't calm down for a long time, Thea felt that maybe she was wrong.At this moment, the old lady walked over and handed her a flower, saying, "Young lady, I am passing on the happiness of my golden wedding anniversary with my old man to you."Thea felt a little disappointed. She had just had an argument with Thorne last night. She really didn't know if she, a person with low emotional intelligence, could still keep someone as excellent as Thorne.The old lady seemed to sense her sadness and comforted her with a smile, "Girl, is that tall and handsome man inside your husband? I can tell, he loves you very much. Although he came out last night, he sat at the door, his gaze fixed on your room."Thea smiled and said, "Mother-in-law, I also loved him very much."The old lady looked at Thea and
After hanging up the phone, Thea fell into deep thought.She pondered with great effort: the difference between a lover and a sibling? She asked herself sincerely, she regarded Thorne as family, as her closest person. As for whether they were siblings or lovers, she had never carefully distinguished, she felt it was not necessary to nitpick like that.Ah, I thought for a long time, but there was no result.Finally, Thea lay down on the bed, staring at the ceiling and continuing her mental battle.Thorne made dinner and brought it in."It's time to eat."Thea cautiously glanced at his face, making sure he wasn't angry with her, and that he had no intention of continuing their cold war. She cheerfully got up."Thorne, the noodles you cooked were delicious," she switched to praise mode.Thorne glanced at her. He sometimes didn't understand why Thea, who was clearly intelligent and sensitive, was so careless and casual when it came
Thea also never thought about hiding it from her family and told them the truth, “I saw Ezekiel, and he seemed to be cursed by fate. Both turning points in my life were related to him, and I always felt like I brought him bad luck."William was surprised, “That is something to be grateful for. Let's donate some money to the church."Thea said, "This was natural."Thorne looked at Thea's still furrowed brow and speculated, "Did he have any instructions for you?"Thea nodded silently."Ezekiel told me to avoid a certain person in the future. This person would bring me a disaster. However, Ezekiel did not tell me who this person was."As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of everyone present became extremely solemn.Thea suddenly smiled brightly and said, "Just be happy, this is just a prophecy. It may not be true, and even if it is, as long as we find a master to help me before that, I'll be fine."Thorn
Thea looked at the man in front of her, who was no longer young, and realized.Over a decade has passed, things have changed, and she is no longer the girl who was bullied and helpless. However, Ezekiel is also no longer the hypnotist who wandered the earth with a carefree attitude."How come you are here?" Thea was surprised.Ezekiel said, "I had my way of living."Thea's eyes instantly turned red, “Anyway, I have to thank you sincerely for helping me so much back then.""Ezekiel, I know you are not an ordinary person. You know the past lives of people and also know how to resolve someone's heavenly tribulations. I was ignorant when I was young and didn't know that this was actually revealing secrets of the heavens. I suppose revealing such secrets must be bad, and I don't know about you..." Thea's words were filled with concern.Ezekiel smiled faintly and said, "You are clever. I did indeed reveal many secrets, so I faced many conseq
Stella had a gloomy face, looking dissatisfied, “She is so wealthy, logically speaking, she should have waived all your medical expenses. Rich people are really stingy when they have more money."Daisy scolded Stella, "Sister, one should learn to be content."She felt a bit cold in her heart and inexplicably uneasy: If Stella doesn't even understand gratitude for Thea's sponsorship, how could she possibly be satisfied with her efforts towards her?Daisy felt confused about her future. She felt fearful about the future of her children.After careful consideration, Daisy hired a nanny for the children. However, this action made Stella angry. "Do you have so much money to burn? With me here, why do you still need to hire a nanny? You might as well give me the money you spent on the nanny, and I will take care of the children with double the dedication. Do you trust a stranger more than your own blood-related aunt like me?"Daisy could only awkwa