โBut you wonโt be by my side all the time.โโIโll arrange for bodyguards in plain clothes to travel with you and protect you and the children.โ As Thaddeus spoke, he took out his phone and tapped on the screen to give orders to his men.โTheyโre on their way now and will arrive early tomorrow morning. As for the tracking device you mentioned, thatโs something that youโll have to eat. What if the ingredients of the pill arenโt good for Timmy?โThaddeusโ large palm covered Monaโs lower abdomen. It was his seed that he had to wait nine months to meet. It was wonderful just thinking about it.โYouโre very clever and obedient today.โ Thaddeus lay on the bed and pulled Mona to lie on his side. He rubbed his chin against her head like he was teasing a cute pet cat. โI like you like this.โMona yawned, feeling a little tired. The past two days had been very long, and she felt that too many things had happened. It was like everything was flashing past her mind. She even felt like she was i
Anna took out her phone, typed some things that needed to be prepared, and sent it to Thaddeus. โThese are all available in hospitals. Call room service while I pour her some water. She must be thirsty.โMona lazily cracked open an eye and watched as Anna and Thaddeus took care of her and served her. Although she was uncomfortable, her heart was quite happy.Anna came over with a glass of water and was surprised to see Mona with her eyes open. โMona, youโre awake. Do you want some water?โMona nodded heavily. Anna knew her best. Her throat was burning, and she urgently needed a drink to relieve it.Anna moved a pillow behind Monaโs back to make it more comfortable for her.โHereโs the water. Be careful. Donโt spill it.โMona took the water and gulped it down. The discomfort in her throat instantly eased.โIโm sweating a lot. Do I have a fever?โโYes. You had a bad fever in the afternoon while you were sleeping. We tried to get you to sweat it out, so you got better.โโI feel m
โIt seems sheโs all better now.โ Thaddeus looked like an old father with a doting smile on his lips. โIf you like it, Iโll tell them to deliver it to you every day.โโNo need. I can drink it on occasion, but watermelon is a cooling fruit. Itโs not good for the body.โโAs you wish.โ Thaddeus looked back at Anna. โThank you, Dr. Faith. You can rest now. The consultation fee will be wired to your private account tomorrow.โAnna narrowed her eyes in a smile when she heard there was money involved. โThis trip was quite worthwhile. I had to suffer PDA from you two but earned some extra money.โThaddeus raised his brows. โSmart*ss.โAnna stuck her tongue out. โWell, I wonโt disturb your rest anymore. Good night.โโSleep more and think less. Everything will pass. If you need anything, call me.โ Anna made a calling gesture with her hand to Mona before leaving.Thaddeus touched Monaโs forehead to confirm that the fever had really gone down. Only then was he relieved.โNow that your fever
Oh, itโs time. I should go.โ Linda looked at the time on her phone, packed her stuff, and hurriedly said goodbye to Mona. โIโll be leaving now. Have fun with the kids.โLinda was about to leave after speaking, but Mona grabbed her arm and hurriedly asked, โHey, where are you going? Donโt leave me again.โโIโm going somewhere fun. Why donโt you come with me?โ Linda grinned. It was a heartless smile. She broke free from Monaโs grip and started to run.โHey! Linda, donโt go! Where are you going? Iโm coming with you!โMona stood up. The children were being watched by two guards and the driver, so there was no problem for her to go after Linda. She picked up her bag and chased after Linda.โLinda! Where are you going? Wait for me.โLinda ran all the way to the top of the mall. In the blink of an eye, she stood on the edge of the roof. She would fall if she took another step forward.Mona screamed in fright. โLinda! Linda, donโt jump! Please donโt jump.โLinda turned around and looke
โGo to hell!โMona felt her body suspend mid-air. Linda pushed her from behind, but another force pulled her back. Two forces fought against her body, causing her to float in mid-air, unable to fall or get down.Then, when her body could no longer endure being pressed against the platform, the two forces suddenly disappeared. She came down from the platform and sat on the ground, and a shooting pain snapped her back to her senses.She looked around again. There was no sign of Linda. There were only two guards, panting with exhaustion.Mona was puzzled. โHow did we get here? Also, whereโs Linda?โOne of the guards answered her question. โWe saw you suddenly run out of the playground alone and go to the roof. You even tried to jump off. We couldnโt stop you, and you also cut your hand with broken glass.โThe guard pointed to Monaโs hand. The wound was still bleeding.โMadam, we have to hurry and dress the wound. Itโd be bad if it got infected.โThe guards pulled Mona for fear she
Mona was also very embarrassed and could only come up with a random excuse, saying that she was acting out a performance. The reason was so ridiculous that the guard could not help but laugh.Mona glanced at the guard and gave him a fierce look. It was only then that the guard stood upright and resumed his expressionless indifference. It was quite cute.When the two came out of the control room, Mona got a call from Thaddeus. He had finished handling the affairs at the police station and was ready to head to her.Mona hung up the phone and turned back to the guard following her. โWhen Thaddeus comes, youโd better keep this hidden from him, understand? Otherwise, I wonโt introduce a pretty lady to you.โThe guard nodded. โYes, Madam!โโGood.โMona nodded in appreciation, very satisfied with the two guards Thaddeus arranged for her. Marco and Polo. They were both named so interestingly.When she returned to the playground, Bobby and Millie were still immersed in the joy of playing
Mona looked at Marcoโs figure running away. She walked to Thaddeus and bumped his shoulder. โWhy did you tell him to run?โThaddeus lowered his eyes and rested his gaze on Monaโs face. Only he was allowed to look at this beautiful little face and she to smile at him. Was Marco not even aware of this? Making him run was letting him off easy.The manโs long arm wrapped around Monaโs shoulders and pulled her into his embrace. โHe did something wrong, so he should be punished.โMona understood immediately and knew what Thaddeus meant by โsomething wrongโ. This man was overbearing and possessive, and he got jealous so easily. All she did was talk to Marco. Was there a need to go this far?โDid you go to the police station? How is Lindaโs case? Is there any progress?โโItโs determined now that the hallucinogens triggered her brain to produce hallucinations, which led her to go up the mountain and fall off the cliff. In addition, Lindaโs bag was found at the scene of the accident, and th
โAm I such a person in your heart?โ Thaddeus frowned. โAm I that irresponsible? If you think of your husband like that, youโre also questioning your vision. Youโre not only belittling me but also insulting yourself.โโWhat?โ Mona was startled by the manโs forceful words and actions. โYouโre so fierce.โThaddeus choked. This woman had clearly told him to speak up if he had something on his mind, but now she was calling him fierce.โIโll continue to examine what kind of person you are, but I personally saw you and Ginny go in and out of the resort. Did you know I was watching not far away when you two were making out? I watched you two get onto the sightseeing tour bus together and go to the top of the mountain.โโMake out?โ Thaddeus felt ridiculous. โShouldnโt you know my attitude toward women? Even if you didnโt, hasnโt Anna told you that my body will never want to be close to a woman thatโs not you? And Millie, of course.โโThatโs...โ Mona thought for a moment. โThen my feeling i
The couple was tired after a time of bonding, and they lay on the wicker chair, closing their eyes before slipping into dreamland. Sometime later, Thaddeus felt a chill and opened his eyes. His T-shirt was wet, and Bobby and Millie were spraying water at him with water guns. The youngest child was nearby too in her stroller. She suckled on a pacifier and watched the bustle. โWhereโs your mommy?โ Thaddeus shuffled his hair and looked around, searching for Mona. โFreeze, Daddy. We have held Mommy captive. Surrender yourself to us.โ Acting like the boss, Millie pointed her massive water gun at her daddy. Thaddeus had indulged his eldest daughter so much that the girl would only have things her way. Nevertheless, Thaddeus played along since it was only a game. He knew his children well. Millie took after Mona and was shrewd. Still, Millie would be on her best behavior when in public. โHurry up and surrender, Daddy. Put your hands up, and we will release Mommy.โ Millie poked
It was a cooling breeze for the Summer as flowers bloomed in the garden of Fontaine Residence. Mona rested on a wicker chair under the wine arbor, holding in hand the latest issue of the weekly design magazine, with her face on the cover. In the photo, she held a trophy up on the stage of a design competition, standing out amidst the radiant background. Since the birth of her youngest, Mona took a month off for rest before picking up her passion again and returning to the world of design. Recently, she won first place in an international design competition and found fame. Mona was happy with her life and enjoyed the rich and peaceful state of things. She had time to herself for once during the weekend, so she found a quiet spot to enjoy time alone while the kids had a nap. The sunlight shone over Mona through the leaves, basking her in warmth. She let out a yawn and closed her eyes for a nap. Thaddeus walked out of the house and saw the woman enjoying the moment of bliss. The t
โMommy, did the baby kick you today?โ Millie wobbled her way over and placed her hand on Monaโs belly. She could feel the baby stirring inside her mommyโs stomach. Millie was pleasantly surprised. โThe baby kicked me! Mommy, is the baby swimming inside your belly?โ โYeah. The baby is kicking.โ Mona affectionately caressed her belly. The fetus had been kicking and rolling a lot more lately, so she could not get much sleep. The tall and strong man drew near and looked tenderly at Mona. His husky voice lingered in Monaโs ear. โWerenโt you craving strawberries? I placed an order, and the fruit is being airlifted here as we speak. Itโll arrive tonight.โ โYay.โ Mona was gleeful. Since the beginning of her pregnancy, she had become quite fussy and craved the strangest food. She wanted caviar from Japan, cookies from France, and strawberries from the highlands. Anything she asked for would be transported fresh to the house the next day.The man had taken good care of her during her en
โNo. I wonโt let myself go.โ The man huffed heavily after finishing his sit-ups. Then, he rolled out of bed and got changed in the walk-in closet. Mona stared at the manโs well-toned back, gasping at his body upkeep. People would probably have a hard time believing he was a father of three. With that in mind, Mona became aware of a potential threat. She got up and drew close to the man. โYouโre responsible for taking care of the baby once the child is born.โ Thaddeus straightened his tie. โAlright. I can do that. I want to be present in the babyโs life and your pregnancy. You should rest at home once your belly gets bigger. Iโll handle Bobby and Millieโs school run, okay?โ The man pinched Monaโs face dotingly. โNow youโre talking. Are you heading out?โ Mona got up on her tiptoes to brush off the dust from his shoulders. โYeah. I need to sort out a lot of paperwork.โ โI wrote down notes of the meeting I attended on your behalf a few days ago.โ Mona walked out to retrieve a
Thaddeus was in the hospital for a week before he was discharged. The election day for the successor of the Fontaine Group was two weeks later, but Thaddeus had not made a full recovery in his legs. He remained in a wheelchair and persisted in his daily physiotherapy. Mona had a room freed up in Fontaine Residence for Thaddeusโ rehabilitation. A specialized doctor would come around the house every day to help Thaddeus with his recovery. Thaddeus was a strong man to fight through the pain in his physiotherapy sessions. That day, Mona watched as the workers hung a decorative painting on the wall in the hallway. She ordered paintings of her preference and had them shipped from abroad. Mona instructed the workers to put it up, not paying attention to the wobbly painting that had been hung behind her. The painting was about to hit her from the back. Thaddeus was exiting the rehabilitation room when he caught sight of the danger. Getting up from his wheelchair, Thaddeus took large stri
The few pictures of Mona and Victor at the height of a tussle gave the impression that they were having an intimate moment. Thaddeus went through the photos with a look of disdain. โSo you stood there and pretended to take pictures of me to show me these? You set my wife up with another man to tell me she was cheating on me?โ It was not hard to guess the game the paparazzi were playing, but who was he trying to fool? The man was dumbstruck, as it never occurred to him that Thaddeus could see through him. It had taken the three of them to come up with the idea. However, it had not taken much for Thaddeus to foil their plan. Mona let out a relieved smile. She thought that Thaddeus would be furious at the look of the pictures and had prepared herself to give a long explanation. She was surprised that Thaddeus quickly saw through the attempt to drive them apart. Their relationship was solid, and no one could come between them. Mona thought to herself with glee when she took
Mona stood in front of Thaddeus, blocking his face as she confronted the paparazzi who took their picture. โHand over the camera!โ โThereโs nothing in the camera. Besides, itโs my personal property. Why should I give it to you?โ โYou clearly took a picture of my husband. You have some nerve to say thereโs nothing.โ Mona grabbed the man by the wrist and lifted her foot to kick. Thaddeus grabbed her wrist to stop her. โYouโre pregnant. Think about the child.โ Thaddeus pulled Mona back, leaving himself exposed to the paparazzi. โWhy do you want to photograph me? Do you want to see me in a wheelchair? Take a picture then.โ Thaddeus pulled a straight face. His nonchalant gaze spoke of intimidation. Dumbstruck, the paparazzi looked at Thaddeusโ legs and smiled dryly. โWhat happened to your legs, Mr. Fontaine?โ Thaddeus did not answer. However, his dark eyes flicked chillingly as he looked murderously at the paparazzi. Even in a wheelchair, Thaddeus did not have to say anythi
With the help of the two caretakers, Thaddeus sat in the wheelchair. He had overcome his emotions and pulled himself together. His mind was clear as he sorted out what he should do next. Thaddeus called the assistant into the room and laid out the following plan. โI wonโt attend any media interviews before the election, but I wonโt disappear from the public eye either. I donโt want to give the press something to talk about. My wife will represent me. Going forward, whatever she says or does will be considered my own. She has the authority to attend all corporate conferences, big or small.โ Mona dropped her jaw in shock. She was to attend company meetings and speak on his behalf. It was trying to make the impossible happen. On second thought, Thaddeus must have his reasons to do so. She had the confidence to do a good job anyway. The assistant took note of everything Thaddeus said. The Fontaine Group was about to choose its next leader, and with Thaddeus still in recovery, the
โItโs okay. Thatโs normal after surgery. The doctor gave me a heads-up. Since itโs a brain operation, you might have damage to the motor nerve. With the help of physiotherapy, youโll be back to running in no time.โ Mona consoled Thaddeus. Thaddeus lifted his hands and gave Mona a gentle push. โLeave.โ Mona froze. She looked at the man who was fine a second ago, not knowing what to do. โCan you leave? I need some time alone,โ Fixing his gaze on Mona, Thaddeus spoke callously. โOkay. Iโll be right outside if you need me.โ It dawned on Mona why the man was persistent in driving her away. He did not want her to see him at his worst. In a way, he was trying to protect his pride and dignity as a man. However, they were a married couple. Mona would never turn her back on him. Mona could understand the manโs vulnerability and his feelings at the moment. Hence, she said nothing and quietly left the ward to give Thaddeus the time and space to sort his emotions. Instead of doing n