After finishing breakfast, Avery accompanied his son for a morning outing. Elliot, presumably to ensure the competence of the nursery caretaker, closely supervised the activities. The lunch break posed a challenge for Daniel as well. As Avery prepared to put Daniel down for a nap, Elliot casually remarked, "My son isn't accustomed to taking naps." This implied that she couldn't successfully coax Daniel into sleeping. Enraged, Avery promptly escorted Elliot out, administered acupuncture to Daniel, and then gathered some pieces of paper from the bedroom to craft various musical instruments like drums, pipes, flutes, and more. "Daniel, Auntie wants to show you something, but you must sleep afterward." "Auntie, I want to see it." Daniel, who had been silent until now, gradually grew comfortable with her and naturally responded to her words. "Oh, you're quite curious," Avery playfully smiled, gently tapping the tip of Daniel's small nose, and granting his request. She began by playing
Minute by minute, time slipped away, and Elliot's lips grew thin and cold, forming a straight line. Expressionless, he stared out the window. Soon, his subordinate called back with information. "Master, according to our investigation, the woman's qualifications and certificates are credible, but she is using a false name. She appeared in the hospital's obstetric department six years ago, gave birth, and then disappeared. She has only recently been active in the imperial capital city."Elliot's grip on the phone tightened as he heard this. His hand trembled slightly before he hung up. Leaning back on his leather chair, his eyes glowed fiercely, resembling a predatory beast. Was it just a coincidence? The faces were so different, almost imaginary. This woman was extremely ugly, heavily relying on makeup, whereas the woman who married into the Stone family six years ago despised cosmetics.But hiding one's true identity was not beyond the realm of possibility. Elliot's heart raced, pound
Perhaps it was fate, tonight there was no moon, and even the bodyguards stationed outside had relaxed their vigilance. Avery held the slumbering Daniel in her arms, bypassed the bodyguards and surveillance, and ventured toward the darkness beyond the villa. With her carefully crafted disguise, she believed she could leave the city immediately, escaping his watchful eyes.A glimmer of hope ignited in Avery's heart as she realized that she could finally leave and make her long-awaited dream come true. The family of three, along with their foster mother, could finally be reunited. She had been helpless six years ago, forced to leave her loved ones behind, but now she possessed the strength to rescue Daniel from this wretched place.Unbeknownst to her, Avery had successfully evaded the surveillance and made her way out of the villa because Elliot willed it. "Daniel, we can finally begin a new life together, openly and honestly," she whispered to the sleeping child. Just as she was overcom
Elliot's voice dripped with icy menace as he held a sharp dagger against her cheek, sending shivers down Avery's spine. Her face turned pale, and she tightly clenched her small hand, uncertain about what to do next.Should she tell the truth? No, she couldn't. If he discovered her true identity, he would never let her take her son away."Ever since the airport, you've been masquerading as this apparition, intentionally getting close to my son. And now you're here, pretending to be his nanny. Speak up! What is your true motive for approaching him?" Elliot's cold words thundered in Avery's ears as he pressed the dagger against her cheek, his other hand slowly caressing her face, smearing the thick foundation that concealed the truth, making it impossible for the naked eye to discern the extent of the deception.That despicable woman!Elliot's eyes, filled with dark coldness, pierced through Avery as he nearly saw through her facade. The realization that he had almost been deceived by he
Yes, a few days after Daniel's birth, Avery made the difficult decision to give him to Elliot. It was a choice she never wanted to make, but she felt she had no other option. At that time, Daniel was diagnosed with leukemia, and his blood type was rare. Avery wanted to try to save him, but she had two other children to take care of, and she lacked the financial means and medical resources to provide the necessary treatment for Daniel. So, she believed giving him to the Stone family, who had better resources, would be the best choice, right?Elliot questioned her conscience, and indeed it hurt her deeply. How could it not?Daniel was born after a near-death experience during childbirth in October, and he was part of the flesh that came from Avery's body. She often woke up from painful nightmares, crying helplessly in the middle of the night because she missed him dearly.In her desperate pursuit to find a cure for Daniel's condition, Avery risked her life multiple times, climbing trea
Elliot had set up the code with the knowledge that only Daniel could decipher it. There was no other way to escape from this room, so she had no choice but to seek help from David."Mommy, you're locked up. Who would dare to do anything to you?" David's voice turned cold as he heard about his mother's predicament on the other end of the phone. He vowed not to spare the person who dared to harm his mother."Don't worry, Mommy is fine. You must prioritize your safety when you come," Avery hurriedly reassured her son, concerned that his anxiety might lead to reckless actions."Don't worry, Mommy. I'm on my way." David didn't have time to think about retrieving his tools from the study. After receiving the location, he set off immediately.Within ten minutes, David arrived at the vast Stone family estate as swiftly as possible. Skillfully evading several bodyguards, he searched through the numerous houses until he found the locked room.Under the cover of darkness, Daniel stood before the
Daniel stared at Elliot in disbelief, his eyes filled with astonishment. The cold expression on Elliot's face seemed ready to explode with anger, but there was also a hint of longing. Daniel's little nose wrinkled in aggrieved sadness as he realized that his father had no intention of bringing back his aunt.With a pouting mouth, Daniel deliberately spoke up, "No, I don't want my father to accompany me. I want my aunt."Elliot's eyes widened, and anger surged within him. How could this heartless child, whom he had raised and accompanied for six years, show such ingratitude over a woman he barely knew?"No aunt, go to sleep!" Elliot forcefully covered Daniel with a quilt, restricting his movements. Daniel struggled, using his hands and feet to free himself."Bad dad, I want my aunt! My aunt promised she would stay with me today."His aunt had made him a promise.Elliot lay down next to him, placing the little one in the crook of his arm, thinking that Daniel would eventually tire himse
Elliot's expression suddenly turned dark, and he felt the urge to run. He forcefully disconnected the phone call, marched towards the door, hesitated, took three steps forward, and then hurriedly turned back towards the bedside. Despite his reluctance, he lifted Daniel and placed him gently on the bed, covering him with a quilt. Sternly, he commanded, "Stay here obediently. Don't wander around without sleeping!"Daniel looked at his father's serious face and quieted down, responding with a soft "Hmm."Observing his father's anxious demeanor, Daniel realized that there must be an emergency, and decided to postpone their discussion for later.Leaving the bedroom, Elliot walked purposefully towards the utility room in the backyard.After a sleepless night filled with restlessness, the sky was on the verge of dawn, revealing a faint silver hue in the distance.Elliot's gaze fixated on the disheveled lock on the door, his fist gradually clenching tighter and tighter."Avery, you treacherou