"Okay, I'll head over later," said Evelyn.She drove to Jennifer's place soon after.The living room was packed with things for babies. There were toys, bottles, and diapers. Every inch of the room was filled with the unique scent of babies.All that made Evelyn's nose a little runny. She couldn't help tearing up as well.She thought about how if her baby had survived, he would be over a month old at the time. The baby would already be able to smile at her.Those thoughts made Evelyn's heart ache horribly.When Jennifer walked down the stairs, she saw Evelyn in that state. Jennifer felt bad seeing her that way.She made her way to Evelyn and held Evelyn's hand before she said, "You're thinking about the baby, aren't you?"Evelyn nodded calmly. Her eyes were wet when she looked at Jennifer."I keep getting the feeling that he's still alive. I also have this strange sense that he's right beside me. Every night, I dream of him smiling at me. Jennifer, do you think that maybe I ha
Jennifer grabbed her phone and pointed it at Evelyn before she said, "Evie, let me take a photo of you and Havyn together. You can hold Damien and take photos with him after he wakes up. You should have a look at the photos when you're free. That way, you'd feel better."There was no way Evelyn couldn't understand what Jennifer was implying.Evelyn smiled sorrowfully and then positioned Havyn to face the camera.She tilted her head down and stared at him before instructing, "Look at your mommy, Havyn. Let's take a photo together."Havyn's big, round eyes shone with intelligence as he stared at Evelyn. He left his tiny fist inside his mouth.Evelyn pointed at Jennifer and said, "Havyn, Aunt Evelyn said to look at your mommy. She's going to take a photo of us."Havyn kept staring at Evelyn anyway. His tiny lips made some more noises but no one knew what he was trying to say.When Seth entered the room, he happened to witness everything. He got close to Jennifer and whispered int
"Fine, I'll work harder to court my baby mommy. Will that do?" asked Seth.Seeing the way Seth and Jennifer argued made Evelyn feel happy for them.However, a sense of familiarity washed over her, and the memory of her lost love stabbed her heart.She immediately got up and said, "I should head back. Have a safe flight tomorrow. I have to go to court so I won't be sending you off.""Okay, there's no need to send us off. Remember to come visit the kids more often."Evelyn left Jennifer's place in her car. In a daze, she made her way to the baby's grave.Evelyn placed a bouquet of fresh flowers on the grave. She crouched down and used a piece of tissue to clean the tombstone.Drop by drop, tears dripped onto the tombstone.In a voice thick with tears, she said, "Mommy went to visit your aunt's babies today. They are both incredibly adorable. If you were alive, you'd likely be just like them."After saying that, Evelyn crouched down on the ground and placed her forehead on her kn
After Skyler returned to Milania, she moved into a secluded mansion to care for her father. Russell was responsible for delivering her food and other essentials.At first, Skyler didn't think much of it. However, she later realized that something was wrong.Guards were stationed everywhere, and she was not allowed to go anywhere without a guard's company.Worse still, her phone was limited to browsing news inside Milania. She had no way of learning what was happening elsewhere. She couldn't contact anyone outside, either.Even Dennis seemed to be calling her less frequently.Skyler finally understood what was going on then. She thought that Chester was right to be suspicious. There truly was something off with her brother, Russell.Skyler couldn't learn what was going on outside Milania, but she truly wanted to know how things were going with Warren's company.She also wanted to know if Evelyn had given birth or why she hadn't been in contact.That afternoon, Skyler secretly
Skyler's mental state had regressed to the way it was over 20 years ago.Russell looked at her and then pulled her off the ground.His tone was extremely calming when he said, "Skyler, don't be scared. It's me, Russell. I've come to rescue you."Skyler stared at him with tears all over her face. Her beautiful face seemed tainted with hatred all of a sudden.She parted her lips and bit Russell's shoulders without any warning.She practically used every bit of her energy in that bite.It hurt Russell so much that he hissed.The bodyguards were going to pull her away when Russell stopped them. He wanted to see if the fire had helped Skyler regain her memory or if it had turned her insane once more.Skyler almost bit a piece of flesh off of Russell's shoulders.It wasn't until she was utterly exhausted did she finally let go.She passed out in Russell's arms after that.A complex glow revealed itself in Russell's gaze when he stared at Skyler's dirty face.In a deep voice, he a
At that moment, Dennis had guessed what his mother had been doing.Skyler pretended to be mentally unstable so that she'd be assigned to live with Dennis.Dennis gently caressed his mother's head and asked, "Mom, did you recover your memories?"Skyler was crying so much that she could barely speak. She did her best to suppress her emotions.After that, she said, "Warren and Winnie are my children, Dennis. They are your brother and sister."Hearing those words, Dennis' eyes became watery with tears.It confirmed that Evelyn's guess was correct. Skyler was the real Iris.As Dennis helped Skyler wipe her tears away, he said, "Mom, things are dire right now. The nanny might wake up at any moment, so we have to keep things short. What happened all those years ago?"Skyler sniffled.After that, she said, "Your father, Chester, and Russell were both my colleagues at the university. Russell fell for me when we were in school, but I had already started dating your father. I turned Russ
Upon hearing this, tears ran down Skyler's cheeks once again."Evie must be in so much pain. She tried so hard to protect that child, only to be told it didn't survive. She must be devastated.""She's doing well now and has already come out. She's stronger than we thought."Dennis glanced at the doorway and continued to ask, "How is Grandpa? What's going on with him?"Skyler's eyes were filled with increased hatred. "On the surface, it looks like it was a dog bite, but that dog had a virus."I suspect this is most likely a plot by Russell. He wants to seize this chance to control the Miller family. I will make him pay for this.""Mom, you need to keep pretending to act crazy and clueless. Only then will Russell not suspect you. Leave the rest to my brother and me. We will rescue Grandpa."The two discussed the current situation for a while before Dennis quietly returned to the bedroom.Once inside, he used a discreet method to pass the message to Warren.Warren, who was far aw
Upon hearing these words, Jennifer felt a pang of sorrow in her heart.It had been two years, yet Evelyn still could not reunite with her child. Havyn was very attached to her and often sat at home, waiting for her to come over.Jennifer crouched down, gently touched Havyn's soft cheek, and suggested with a smile, "How about I wait with you?"Havyn obediently nodded.Soon, when he saw Evelyn's car driving in, his bright black eyes widened. Then, he said with a smile on his small lips, "Mom, Aunt Evelyn is here. I'm going to see her."Jennifer patted his head. "Don't run too fast."As soon as Evelyn got out of the car, she saw Havyn running toward her. As he ran, he shouted, "Aunt Evelyn, why did it take you so long to get here? I missed you so much!"Evelyn quickly bent down, scooped him up into her arms, and planted a kiss on his chubby cheek. Smiling, she said, "Sorry for the wait, sweetheart. There was a bit of traffic on the way."Upon hearing this term of endearment, Havyn
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,