Back then, Warren had lost his eyesight, while 11 had lost her voice. Hence, they communicated using Facebook.This was an accessible phone that was specially made for blind people. Every message would be read out loud.Furthermore, he had used this number just to communicate with 11. He had never contacted anyone else.He stared at the message on his phone in a daze."99, do you see me? I'm waving at you."This meant that the girl in front of him was the 11 that he had been looking for the whole time.Once again, he looked in her direction. The girl gestured at him in sign language. "99, it's been a while."Warren stilled when he saw this.This was the only sign language that 11 had taught him that time.At the time, she had told him that if they were to meet again, she would use this gesture to communicate with him. If he saw this gesture, he would be able to tell that that was her.Standing there, Warren's dark gaze stared at the girl by the window.All of this informatio
Linda took her phone from her pocket and typed out a message. "I met him, but he was wary of me. I didn't manage to get close to him."The man sitting opposite her read the message with a sinister smile."If he fell for this easily, then he wouldn't be Warren Larkin."His assistant nodded with a smile. "I am sure that Warren will look into Linda Jennings' background. He won't believe this so easily."The man laughed coldly. "I'll make him believe it."After leaving the cafe, Warren got into the car. He immediately said to Charlie, "Go look into this woman called Linda Jennings.""Did you notice something strange when you talked to her?" Charlie asked.Warren narrowed his eyes slightly. "I didn't notice anything, and that's why it was weird. It was like she knew all the answers to the questions in advance. Not to mention, she gave me a very unfamiliar feeling. She was nothing like 11."Charlie started the car. He looked in the rearview mirror and said to Warren, "If she's an imp
Why did Warren not have any memory of this at all?Before he could go into the room and ask her, he heard Simon's voice."Warren made your favorite spaghetti bolognese. I'll ask him to bring it to you so that you two can have a proper talk."Evelyn shook her head immediately. "Dad, give me some more time. I haven't thought about how I'm going to face him yet. If I don't handle this well, even if we stay together, there will always be a barrier between us."When Warren heard this, he stopped in his tracks. Slowly, he balled his hands into fists.Quietly, he went downstairs. He then took out his phone and called Ethan.As soon as the line connected, he heard the latter's lazy voice. "What's up? I finally got some time off, but you just had to ruin my sleep. If it's nothing important, then I'm going to start cussing you out.""Ask Jazzie to come to the phone," Warren said seriously.Hearing how grave he sounded, Ethan knew that this was important. He quickly got up from the bed.
Evelyn was reminded of Warren by every place she walked past.They had once kissed on those swings. They had once lay in the sun on that grassy spot. They had taken Bailey on walks in this garden.Every place seemed to carry a trace of Warren.Sitting on the swings, Evelyn gently rubbed Bailey's head. "Bailey, I miss your father," she whispered.Bailey whined at her. "If only he wasn't Iris' son," she said.But that was impossible.It was nothing but a deception that she wished was true. She laughed at herself self-deprecatingly.At that moment, she spotted Ethan's car driving over. Like a loose kite, Jazzie ran toward her at full speed. "Evie, I'm here to see my godson!"Stopping in front of Evelyn, Jazzie gave her a colorful stick of cotton candy. Smiling, she continued, "While your husband isn't at home, you should have some, but not too much. It wouldn't be good for my godson's development."Evelyn's low spirits improved greatly when she saw Jazzie. She stuck out her ton
Inside the ring box was a pair of rings. They exactly resembled the rings Evelyn had initially wanted to propose to Warren with.Warren didn't know how to describe his emotions right now.Filled with disbelief, he picked up one of the rings and carefully observed it. He then searched his phone for the photo that the customer service agent had sent him before.They were exactly the same.In other words, Evelyn had buried the ring she had wanted to propose to him with below that tree.Why had she chosen this place?Warren felt like his heart was going to stop beating. His mind had also turned to slush; no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't think straight.There was a simple answer, but he didn't dare to believe it.When he fixed his gaze on the inside of the ring, he couldn't stop himself from stumbling backward."9911" had been engraved on the inside.9911.Wasn't that the number that he shared with 11?Why would Evelyn know about this?Warren clasped the ring tightly in
Light sheets of rain were falling from the sky. Warren's shirt was already completely drenched.However, it didn't seem to affect him in the slightest. He stood quietly under the maple tree for a long time.…Evelyn was in a much better mood after spending the whole day with Jazzie.After dinner, she gave Chet a call. "Chet, where's Mom's grave? I want to go see her."Chet was silent for a few seconds before he replied, "You're pregnant right now, so it might not be good for the baby if you went to the graveyard. If you want to see Mom, you can come home. Her room is still here. I'll come pick you up.""Alright, I'll wait for you."Half an hour later, Evelyn arrived at the Sullivan residence for the first time. She saw the place where her mother used to practice the piano as well as the awards that she had won. She also saw the princess-themed room that her mother had prepared for her.All of these were signs of her mother's love for her.When she walked into Sonya's room, she
Rainwater splashed everywhere, including Warren's expensive slacks.Warren had never wanted to hug Evelyn as badly as he did now.He understood her completely as though he'd lived through Evelyn's youth.His love for her burned even hotter, seeping deeper into his bones.He rushed to Evelyn's side. No one knew whether the droplets on his face were raindrops or sweat.He stared at her with that deep gaze of his. A gravelly sound escaped his throat. "Evie."Evelyn looked at him with red eyes as she caressed his face. "Warren, I missed you so much."When Warren heard this, he lost all control of his emotions. He squeezed Evelyn tight in his arms and mumbled over and over, "Evie, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry."He was sorry for bringing her so much suffering, and for not knowing that she was 11.He had taken her devotion for granted and was unworthy of her undying love.Evelyn smoothed back his damp hair and said gently, "Chet said it best—Mom wants nothing more than for me to be happy
Evelyn slipped out of Warren's embrace and whispered, "Chet is still here. Don't you have any shame?"Warren glanced at Chet, who was standing beside them and watching the show. Smiling, he said, "Don't worry, he's not wearing his glasses. He doesn't have good eyesight, so he can't see us."Chet had felt sorry for them before, but when he heard that, he was furious. "Why don't you just call me a blind man? My eyesight isn't that bad. Even when I'm not wearing my glasses, I'm not so blind that I can't see you, you bastard."Warren slung an arm around Evelyn's shoulders. He walked to Chet's side and laughed. "Thanks for today, bro."Hearing the friend he grew up with calling him that, Chet felt goosebumps break out over his skin. He shuddered and said, "Wait, I think you should still call me by my name. I can't stand your cheesy antics."Warren looked at Evelyn and said begrudgingly, "Darling, it's not that I don't want to call him my brother, but he won't let me. Don't blame me."
Every word Linda spoke conveyed Warren's trust in her and disdain for Evelyn. She was suggesting that he didn't even want to come in person to visit Simon.Evelyn could tell what Linda was thinking. A faint, cold smile curved at the corner of her lips.She took out her phone from her bag, looked at Linda, and said, "Is that so? Then, I should personally call Mr. Larkin to thank him for remembering my father's kindness toward him."After she finished speaking, she started pretending to make a phone call.Linda immediately spoke up to stop her. "Mr. Larkin is very busy and currently in a meeting, so please do not disturb him.""Is it that he's busy, or is it that you don't want him to know you're visiting my father without his permission?"Linda realized that her thoughts were seen through by Evelyn, so she decided not to pretend anymore.A slight smirk appeared at the corner of her mouth. "Evelyn, back then, you took so much from Warren without regard for his well-being. Your hea
Evelyn immediately took out a piece of tissue to help Simon wipe away his tears. She said softly, "Dad, I know you have a lot you want to say to Ms. Dawson, so please wake up soon. We're all waiting for you."Simon's eyelashes fluttered slightly, as if he was agreeing to the promise.After that, Erica took out silver needles from her bag and inserted them into the acupuncture points on Simon's head.…One hour later, the first acupuncture session was complete.Evelyn asked with some concern, "Ms. Dawson, how is my dad?"Erica was tidying up while speaking, "His condition is better than I expected. At this rate, he should be showing more obvious responses in about a week."Hearing these words, Evelyn looked at her excitedly. "Really? That's great! My dad has hope now!"Ms. Dawson, you've been running around all day. Let me take you to eat first, then you can rest at the hotel."Just as she finished speaking, Simon grabbed Erica's hand.Seeing this scene, Evelyn's eyes widened
The room suddenly became so quiet that they could even hear each other's breathing.Tears welled up in Erica's eyes as she stared at Simon. She only went to his bedside, taking a few difficult steps, after several minutes.Erica gently placed her fingertips on Simon's wrist as tears fell onto his arm.Watched her unusual reaction, Evelyn finally remembered where she had seen Erica before.There was a picture of a women hidden in Simon's private photo album. If Evelyn wasn't mistaken, that woman is Erica.Simon had kept that photo all along, while Erica teared up upon seeing him. This kind of thing usually happened between couples.When Evelyn thought about it, she suddenly understood everything.Erica was someone Simon had been in love with many years ago. The unfortunate couple was separated initially because of Xena's scheme.Evelyn walked slowly to the bedside, patted Erica on the shoulder, and asked, "Do you know my dad, Dr. Dawson?"Erica wiped away her tears and sighed.
Erica was dressed very plainly, but her delicate features still stood out. The red mole near the corner of her eye felt especially familiar to Evelyn.Her first thought was that she had definitely seen Erica somewhere before.She calmly approached with a smile and said, "Dr. Dawson, we're here to fetch you to treat my father."Erica greeted them with a smile. "Come inside and have some water first. I'll go pack up, and we can leave in a short while."They followed her and entered the courtyard once more.While packing her things, Erica asked, "So, which one of you is Sophie's friend?"William, who had always been carefree and uninhibited, immediately stood up and respectfully said to Erica, "It's me. I met her in Zyldrica."Erica looked him up and down, her eyes revealing a hint of delight. "You seem very handsome and look spirited, young man."William's smile was somewhat stiff. It was the first time someone had ever complimented him, and he didn't know how to react.When fac
Evelyn stepped forward and said, "But Warren and the others have been doing everything they can to find you and get you out."Alfred shook his head. "If I leave, that bastard will know that you all have discovered his secret. All your subsequent plans will fail."I'm staying here since he won't do anything to me anyway. I still have something I haven't given him yet. How else do you think I've lived until now?"You all should leave quickly. Just pretend nothing happened. My granddaughter and I will handle that jerk ourselves.""Mr. Miller Senior—"Evelyn wanted to say something else, but Nathan, who was behind her, grabbed her abruptly.He furrowed his brow and looked at Alfred. "Evelyn, Mr. Miller Senior is right. If he leaves, Warren's plan will be ruined. Don't worry, I'll assign someone to keep an eye on this place and make sure nothing will happen to him."Evelyn was eager to save Alfred so that Warren could launch a full-scale attack on Russell. Only then could they reunit
Elma shook her head in disbelief. "That's impossible. You're talking nonsense. My dad was killed by Chester long ago. The person who killed him is not Sir."Evelyn gave a calm smile. "He says he's protecting you, but in reality, he has always treated you as a pawn to control Iris. Otherwise, your mother wouldn't risk her life so willingly for him."I could never understand why Iris would obey someone so willingly. But then I met you, and everything became clear to me."Have you never wondered why your mother looks so much like Mrs. Larkin? That person definitely won't tell you that they are twin sisters."You're also the one keeping an eye on this old man's biological daughter. That person has known about this secret for a long time but has kept it from Iris to fully control her."Whether it's your father, Ronald, or your mother, Iris, their tragic lives were all caused by that 'Sir' you mentioned. Do you want to follow in their footsteps?"Hearing these words, Elma glared at Eve
The gears lunged toward them, like a giant shark with its jaws wide open.Just then, Nathan suddenly held Evelyn in his arms. In a low and hoarse voice filled with suppressed emotion, he called out softly, "Evie."His grip around her was tight. It felt as if he wanted to fuse Evelyn into himself. At the same time, he pressed a button that was a disgusting shade of yellow with his other hand.Everyone was wide-eyed with fear, staring intently at the turning gears.If the wrong button was pressed, not only would the gears not stop, but other traps in this room might be activated. They were in double jeopardy, and there was no escape for them.At that critical moment, the rumbling sound of the gears gradually diminished until it faded away entirely. The gears stopped just short of three feet away from them.Evelyn looked up at Nathan, her eyes wide with shock, and her voice trembling. "Nathan, we're saved."Nathan smiled and gently brushed her hair. "I told you, I won't let anythin
The elderly man was none other than Warren's grandfather, Alfred. But wasn't Alfred being held in Milania by Russell? Moreover, he had been poisoned and was supposed to be unconscious.Yet, the elderly man before them was sitting at a table, leisurely playing a game of chess.Evelyn didn't have time to think much. She pressed the switch next to her, opened the door, and rushed in.Just as they went in, the glass door automatically closed behind them, and the entire room started to slowly descend—right into where the gears were turning.Evelyn looked at Nathan with some panic. "I think we've been tricked."Nathan looked at a control panel in the room and said, "Don't worry. This is the control console. As long as we find the button to stop the gears from turning, we'll be fine."After speaking, he carefully examined the central control panel.At that moment, Elma's laughter echoed again in the room. "Evelyn, this control panel has 81 buttons, and each one will trigger a different
Elma's eyes seemed so familiar to Evelyn that they left a deep impression in her mind.When Evelyn was deep in thought, she suddenly opened her eyes wide as a name popped into her mind—Iris Lindt.Elma's eyes and nose looked a lot like Iris'. Could it be that they were related?Evelyn tried to stand up and look for William and Nathan, but her hands and feet were tied, making moving impossible.She softly called out, "William? Mr. Holland?"There was no response, so she tried calling out again. This time, a deep, hoarse voice rang out close by. "Evelyn, I'm over here."Nathan's voice was urgent and full of concern. In the darkness, Evelyn almost mistook it again for Warren's voice.She responded, "Mr. Holland, where is William?"Nathan kicked William beside him and said, "He's next to me. The drug seems to be affecting him more. Don't be afraid, I'll be over there right away."After speaking, Nathan crawled toward Evelyn. Seeing her pale face, he felt a bit concerned and asked,