Nicholas revealed a conflicted look. "Alright, I can give it to you."Penelope felt a surge of joy, but then she suddenly heard Nicholas speaking in distress, "But out of you three, who should I give it to?"You're all my family. It wouldn't be right to give it to either of you, right?"Ethan immediately said, "Give it to me! I'm your father! I'm the head of the family!"Penelope didn't back down either. She and Ethan had been on bad terms for quite some time now.This ruby was undoubtedly worth a fortune. There was no way she was going to give it up.James' eyes were filled with greed. He said, "You two can discuss it slowly. I shall hold onto it for the time being."As they spoke, the three of them slowly walked toward Nicholas.They pushed and shoved each other, seeming as if they were about to get into a fight right then and there.A look of fear crossed Nicholas' face as he quietly backed away from them.Seeing him backing away, the three of them quickened their steps an
Ethan opened and closed his mouth several times, as if trying to find the words.But in the end, he simply remained silent and got in the ambulance.Larissa gently patted Nicholas' shoulder and said with a smile, "Let's go home."Nicholas nodded vigorously.He exclaimed, "Rissa, you were amazing!"You simply patted that bad person on the shoulder and he couldn't move!"Larissa was surprised. "You saw that?"She had hidden a silver needle between her fingers. When she had patted James on the shoulder, she seized the chance and made her move.Nicholas said sheepishly, "It was just a wild guess."Larissa was thoroughly impressed.She stared at him for a while before suddenly asking, "Nicholas, would you like to learn medicine?"Nicholas widened his eyes in surprise. "Learn medicine just like you?"Larissa nodded. "I think you have great talent. It'd be a shame not to put it to good use."I can teach you, but how much you're able to learn still depends on your talent and effor
Vincent whispered to Nicholas, "My bad daddy is what they call … a suck-up!"Vincent had been watching a bunch of melodramatic dramas with Liam every day and had picked up a lot of new phrases from them.Nicholas met Ambrose's gaze and politely addressed him, "Mr. Ambrose."Ambrose's stern gaze immediately softened, giving him a slight nod.His attitude toward Nicholas mellowed down significantly.Seated in the back, Vincent and Nicholas softly chatted away about the snacks they were going to get.They decided they would get them separately so they could each get the snacks they wanted.Rather than calling for a driver, Ambrose personally drove, with Larissa seated in the passenger seat.Glazing at Larissa beside him and then at the kids in the back, a faint smile tugged at Ambrose's lips.This atmosphere was rather pleasant!As they got to the supermarket, Vincent and Nicholas ran ahead hand in hand.Ambrose and Larissa followed behind them. They weren't holding hands and h
Ambrose sneered. "What about Nicholas?"Nicholas said calmly, "I'm fine. I can sleep alone."Vincent felt conflicted about the decision.He had promised to spend the night in the tent with Nicholas and enjoy LEGO play together. If he chose to sleep with his mommy instead, they wouldn't be able to play LEGO together.Ambrose told the receptionist, "We need two tents."He and Larissa would share one, while Vincent and Nicholas would occupy the other.Perfect!In the meantime, Larissa received an emotional phone call from Rachel in the restroom."Boss, why didn't you wake me up?""We called you for 30 minutes, but you wouldn't get up."Rachel was supposed to join them, but she overslept because she had stayed up late playing on her phone.Vincent said excitedly, "Mommy, let's set up the tent!"They went to the hotel's private campsite. It was situated beside a man-made lake. The air was fresh with every breath.The sun was not too intense, and the wind was gentle. The comfort
When they returned to the campsite, Larissa urged the two children to wash up.Vincent was so exhausted that he could barely keep his eyes open. He almost poked his toothbrush into his nostrils.Nicholas was also tired, but he knew that he had to take care of Vincent."Vincent, your mouth is here." Nicholas held Vincent's hand and helped him brush his teeth.After washing up, they lay down in the tent.But not long after, Vincent's energy surged suddenly. He insisted on watching a horror movie with Larissa.He knew quite a lot. "In a setting like this, watching horror movies is essential to set the mood!"After all, Dylan liked watching TV shows and frequently asked Vincent to join him.Larissa didn't want the children to watch horrible things, but Vincent claimed he had no fears.Despite Larissa's efforts, she couldn't persuade Vincent otherwise. So, she took out her phone and let him watch the classic movie "Casper".Nicholas sat between Larissa and Vincent. He was so happy
The security guard's expression changed drastically upon hearing about the presence of wolves.Last year, there had been an incident near the campsite where wild animals attacked guests.In response, the hotel had temporarily closed for restructuring. On top of that, all staff members had undergone three days of safety training.Moreover, they fenced off the area near the forest with wire mesh. They even installed cameras and assigned personnel for daily patrols.Since then, there had been no signs of wild animals.Was it possible that a wild animal had chewed through the wire mesh and entered the hotel area?This was a serious threat to the safety of hotel guests!The security guard took out a walkie-talkie quickly.Adhering to safety protocols, he shouted, "Level Five Alert! Level Five Alert!"Wild animals spotted near the campsite, suspected of attacking guests."Guests are missing. Immediate assistance required!"The safety training emphasized the use of a "Level Five Al
Larissa couldn't reject their request as she looked into their innocent gazes.She lay down beside them and began telling stories.When she reached the part where the big wolf was killed by the hunter, Vincent expressed his opinion excitedly."The big wolf would not have a good ending!"At that moment, Ambrose was standing alone in the chilly wind outside the tent.He wished he could lift the tent and give his son a beating!He was furious at Vincent, who had disrupted his enjoyable moments with Larissa. Vincent was even lying next to Larissa now!Larissa's voice was gentle. As Vincent and Nicholas listened to the story, they slowly drifted into a slumber.Nicholas was ten years old, while Vincent was five. They were still children.Larissa yawned and joined them in sleep after turning off the lights.Ambrose could only sit outside the tent in disappointment since he didn't get what he desired. He gazed at the sky sadly, listening to the soft snoring from inside the tent.La
Ambrose bent over and blew air close to Larissa's ear."Let's continue when he's done with his coke.""Who'd want to continue with you!"Larissa gritted her teeth and scolded lowly, "You're shameless, you know that?"Ambrose replied, "I have no shame. I want my wife."While they were arguing, a loud sound interrupted them suddenly.Larissa turned around and found that the refrigerator door had closed. Vincent was nowhere in sight.She bent her knees and delivered a forceful kick to Ambrose's private part.Ambrose was caught off guard and bent over in pain immediately. He collapsed under the couch like a defeated warrior. His handsome face was contorted in pain.Larissa rushed to the refrigerator and opened the door. She discovered that Vincent was sleeping inside with a bottle of coke in his arms.Such a playful child!Larissa quickly carried him out. She felt relieved that he wasn't frozen. Otherwise, it would have been heartbreaking.Ambrose writhed in pain on the floor.
Ambrose faced his back to Larissa.She tried to conceal her grievance and anger, shouting, "Aren't you leaving? Leave then!"He kept his back to her, not daring to turn around.Despite her efforts to suppress her emotions, he detected a touch of grief in her voice.Ambrose was frightened of turning around and seeing her tears.As long as he saw those eyes, he would be unable to resist the temptation to be selfish once again, to stay by her side at all costs.He gradually tightened his gloved hands.No. He couldn't be so selfish. He had become a monster, unworthy of her!He wanted to escape, hide, and not let Larissa see his monster appearance. However, he couldn't move at all. His feet stubbornly stayed in place, as if rooted.She walked up to him. She stared attentively at him for a moment before slowly reaching out to hold his hand.Just as her fingertips were about to touch his hand, Ambrose suddenly returned to his senses.Damn it! What was he doing? How could he let Lar
Max's treatment of external injuries was professional.He gently patted the wolf cub's head and said, "Bye."The wolf cub's eyes were full of gratitude. It looked at the humans deeply before running away without looking back.Larissa and her team continued to search for traces of the werewolf in Northernmost.However, they didn't find any useful clues. Max couldn't help but ask, "Madam, do you think there would be werewolves here?"She replied, "Although Jackie lied about the wolf cub, I believe he saw something real. No matter what, I'll find him, even if we have to turn Northernmost upside down!"On a mountain several miles away, a tall figure stood against the wind. He stood firm amidst the snowy landscape like a sturdy tree.The wolf cub approached him and affectionately rubbed against his trousers. He lowered his head, giving it a faint glance. "Little fool, don't get caught in human traps again."His tone was stern, with a hint of teaching. The wolf cub lowered its head i
There were no cameras in the hotel room, but there were in the corridor.In a fleeting moment, Larissa finally noticed something wrong.She rewinded the video and played it back slowly several times. Finally, she confirmed what she had seen.She slumped into the chair, completely lost.She knew that something must have happened to Ambrose.Although the footage got grainy right away, Larissa still saw it—Ambrose's hand had undergone some sort of transformation.What on earth had happened? She must find him as soon as possible!Everything was fine last night. Ambrose set off fireworks for her and even used drones to write his vow in the sky.He had done so many romantic things for her. Why did he change overnight? What was wrong with his hand?Larissa's mind was in chaos, unable to make sense of anything. After thinking for a moment, she called Max."Max, send a ship to pick me up... No, send me a helicopter. I have to go back right away."After returning, she immediately aske
Ambrose's pupils shrank.His right hand had completely transformed into the shape of a wolf claw.The mutation continued to spread up his arm, resulting in a thick layer of wolf fur.Dawn was approaching. A faint light shone on the horizon. The distant sea was tumultuous with no end in sight.Ambrose stood on the balcony, his black hair fluttering in the sea breeze.He cautiously lifted his right hand. At this moment, his hand could no longer be called a hand.From his fingertips to his arm, it had fully transformed into a wolf's paw. Even more terrifyingly, the mutation was still spreading toward his shoulder.His time was running out.Ambrose stared at his right hand intently for a long time. Until the cold air covered his long eyelashes with a layer of frost, he put on his gloves again, hiding the mutated hand.He returned to the bedroom, where Larissa remained asleep. She appeared to be having a beautiful dream, smiling as she slept.Ambrose sat down by the bed, gazing at
Larissa didn't notice Ambrose's abnormality. She thought he was preparing a surprise for her."Then hurry up, Mister!" She tiptoed and kissed his face before running out with a smile.His gentle smile disappeared after she left.Ambrose stared at his mutated right hand, his expression gradually darkening.He didn't want to appear so hideous in front of Larissa. So, he put on a pair of black gloves, intending to hide it from her.Larissa waited outside, kicking the ground with boredom. After a while, Ambrose came out."Mister!" Larissa dashed for him like a lively bird.He hugged her as he had done countless times before. She hooked her arm around his, and they walked out together.When the restaurant doors slowly opened, Larissa noticed the pink rose petals scattered all over the floor.It was so beautiful!It was evident that Ambrose attached great importance to their wedding anniversary tonight.She stared at his strikingly gorgeous profile. He turned and showed her a doti
A week later, Birdie awoke.She burst into tears upon seeing Larissa. "Ms. Larissa, those people beat me so badly! I thought I'd never see you again!"Larissa tenderly hugged Birdie and patted her back to comfort her. "It's fine now. Don't be afraid. I've already avenged you."Vincent stood nearby. He tightly pursed his lips, believing that the punishments meted out to those people were too light.After Birdie had stopped crying, she looked at him and asked, "Vince, why are you still so short?"He felt like he'd been struck by lightning.Birdie was a year older than Vincent. Girls at this age tended to be taller than boys, causing Vincent to be a head shorter than Birdie.He pursed his lips and quietly put away the small cakes he had prepared for her. It took him a lot of effort to snatch it from Victor.Even if he gave it back to Victor, he wouldn't give it to the ungrateful Birdie!Larissa could tell Vincent's thoughts and nearly came out laughing. She barely managed to hold
Larissa observed Fernando, feeling increasingly familiar with his appearance."Hmm... aren't you the guy who owes me a hundred thousand dollars in medical expenses? Have your injuries healed?"It was simple for a person to leave a lasting impression on her. He only needed to owe her money.When Fernando heard the familiar voice, he finally confirmed she was the one who saved him."It's me. I'm really sorry..."He didn't hide anything and confessed all of his wrongdoings. After speaking, he nervously waited.Larissa might criticize him harshly, hit him, or even trample on his dignity as Nayla did. Everything was his fault. He was willing to face the consequences.But...She pondered for a moment and suddenly asked, "You're quite skilled, huh?""Uh..." Fernando didn't expect her to ask such a question out of the blue. He paused for a moment before nodding.Larissa waved. "Join the Hamiltons as a bodyguard then! If you perform well during the three-year testing period, we'll pro
As the Daltons' men surrounded Max, Nayla managed to flee."Damn it!" He gritted his teeth and glanced at Fernando. "Since you didn't join Nayla in harming Ms. Zoey, I'll let you go. You may leave!"However, Fernando didn't do so. He seemed to have made a certain determination and bent toward Max. "Please allow me to stay by Ms. Zoey's side. I'm willing to spend the rest of my life protecting her."Max squinted. "Do you think I'll still believe you?"Fernando remained bent over. It was a posture of persistence rather than reverence. "I won't give up even if you disagree.""Whatever!" Max turned around indifferently and led the Hamiltons' guards away.Fernando soon straightened up. He appeared resolute. Even if Max barred him from entering the Hamilton residence again, he would silently protect Zoey....Nayla stitched up her face at the Dalton residence, her hands trembling violently."Damn it!" She let out a shrill roar and hurled the needle holder violently to the ground.H
Fernando became more certain of the truth when he saw Nayla's panicked expression."Do you want me to believe you? Then show me how you used the silver needles to save me.""I—" Nayla bit her lip tightly. "You hurt me, Fernando. Have you forgotten that I saved your life? You promised to repay me. How could you doubt me?"He returned to his former coldness and stepped closer to her."You're not the one I owe gratitude to. When I was severely injured and unconscious, I couldn't see who had saved me. I'd even forgotten her voice. Fortunately, I've recalled it. Or I'd have no idea how much longer you'd deceive me!"During this period, the humiliations he had endured from Nayla were vivid and echoed in his mind.He had also doubted how a kind woman who would help a stranger could become so cruel.Nayla explained that her parents had abandoned her since birth. Larissa had also caused the death of her grandmother, who had raised her.After returning to her biological family, Larissa r