Percival couldn't hear whatever Oliver was saying anymore. The obsession with finding the hair tie had taken root in his blood like a poisonous seed, wrapping around his bones and pulling at his weak limbs as he struggled to his feet.At this point, Percival was running on sheer willpower alone. His body straightened up, vulnerability and grief showing in his eyes as he crawled towards the riverbank. Oliver couldn't hold him back - he had no idea how Percival still had so much strength.Oliver forcefully pinned him down. "Boss, let's come back to look tomorrow. You need to take care of yourself right now. What if you collapse again right when we finally find her?"Percival's desperation to find the hair tie immediately was already backfiring on him.There was a lot Oliver didn't understand, but what confused him most was how "Riley" had become "Eulalia."Was it all an act? But he
The flames leaping from the edge of the wok lit up Victor's face and sparkled in Eulalia's eyes.Victor had been focused on tossing the wok. He'd seen a post online about the sexiest things a man can do, and one of them was stir-frying.He was totally absorbed in it, but as time went on, his expression grew more and more uncomfortable. The wok handle suddenly felt scorching in his grip, and he nearly flung the food right out of the pan.Eulalia wanted to laugh but didn't call him out. Pretending not to notice his awkwardness, she changed the subject: "Where's the tableware?"Victor plated up the green pepper and pork stir-fry and quietly walked over to the cabinet above Eulalia. Worried the door might hit her head, he gently placed his hand on top of it."Here," Victor said as he took out the tableware. Eulalia was so close he could smell her shampoo.Realizing they used the same shampoo and had the same scent made Victor feel even closer to her. His ears twitched slightly as he quick
"Which of my movies do you want to watch? I'll watch it with you."Eulalia thought for a moment, then chose Champion, Victor's latest film.The movie was about a young man with low intelligence but exceptional athletic talent. He's spotted by the national team and fights his way to becoming a champion.The plot was simple, but the premise was great. The market was lacking this kind of inspiring sports film. Plus, Victor's acting was top-notch. Even Eulalia, who wasn't usually into sports movies, was totally engrossed. This film was worth watching multiple times in theaters. No wonder it was topping the box office charts.In the movie, Victor played a simple-minded character brilliantly. Far from being annoying, he came across as adorable. The film was designed with many tear-jerking scenes.One particular scene left Eulalia misty-eyed."Brother, I want to eat candied haws. All the kids in my class have tried them, only I haven't. I really want to taste them...""When I have money, I'l
The next morning, Eulalia woke up very early, but to her surprise, Victor was up even earlier. When she came downstairs, she saw him sitting on the sofa, with aromas wafting from the kitchen.Victor handed Eulalia the shopping bag on the sofa: "These are some change of clothes for you."Eulalia took it and looked inside. At the bottom were some undergarments."How much was it? I'll transfer the money to you.""No need, consider it a gift from me..."Eulalia looked at him amusedly: "Gifting someone underwear?"Victor's face turned visibly red, and he stammered: "It's... just a few hundred bucks, not expensive."Although the price tags had been removed, it was obvious these clothes couldn't have cost just a few hundred. They must have cost at least five figures.Eulalia reached out: "Give me your bank account."Eulalia quickly transferred 10,000 from her bank account to Victor.Hearing the transfer notification, Victor tried to stop her, but it was too late."Here you go."Victor glance
"Mom." Eulalia looked at the gentle smile of the woman in the photo, sniffling with a stuffy nose. "I really, really want to see you, even for just a moment. I thought dying would let me see you, but I never expected to live a whole new life. Why did I come back to life when you didn't?"Why was she the only one who got to live again?Did they not want her, even in death?Eulalia carefully wiped the photo on the tombstone clean. The woman in the picture wore a gentle smile, her face as beautiful as a painting.She hugged the tombstone, curling up with her head resting on the photo, like a child snuggling up to their mother for warmth and comfort."Mom, I wish you could hug me..." As soon as Eulalia opened her mouth, it felt like razor blades were stuck in her throat. Speaking caused searing pain, as if it was tearing open wounds in her flesh.Eulalia's nose turned red. She bit her lip hard, crying helplessly.She missed her mom so much, had missed her since she was little. She longed
Summer cicadas can't survive winter's cold. Once you miss your chance, you'll never get it again."What do you mean?" Rain soaked Percival's face, droplets clinging to his eyelashes. He looked at Eulalia through half-closed eyes. No one noticed his hands trembling slightly, as if he was enduring something. He clenched his fists.Eulalia held her umbrella, full of mockery: "It means I never planned on forgiving you from the start. I don't even want to see you. Get it?"Percival's lips quivered. The rain didn't feel like water anymore, but like millions of needles stabbing his body. Everything hurt.Last night when Oliver told him Eulalia was lying, he'd already guessed this outcome. He just couldn't face it, couldn't admit it. What kind of overconfidence made him think Eulalia would really forgive him? That they could go back to how things were?Go back to how things were?He'd forgotten - he and Eulalia were a mistake from the beginning. They were never good.A chill crept up his spin
The driver's door opened and Oliver got out. He looked at Eulalia with a complex expression. After hesitating for a moment, he finally spoke: "Mrs. Dunraven."Eulalia frowned. "Oliver, the Eulalia from back then died in that big fire. Even if she hadn't been burned to death, she and Percival divorced long ago. I really don't want you to call me like that."Oliver lowered his head, not daring to meet Eulalia's sharp gaze. "I'm sorry."This apology was for both his slip-up just now and for his cold indifference as a bystander back then."Ms. Clearwater, what I'm about to say might be a bit much, but I still want to say it. I hope you can give the boss another chance. He truly knows he was wrong. In the three years you've been gone, he's been living a life worse than death. Last night, he almost died trying to find the hair tie you casually threw into the river..."Eulalia clicked her tongue. "What a pity that he didn't."Her words were tinged with sarcasm and gloom. "If you think it's g
Percival was rushed to the emergency room and only came out nearly two hours later, hooked up to various tubes, with an oxygen mask over his nose and a clip on his finger to monitor blood oxygen.To be honest, although Oliver always knew Percival's health was poor, he never imagined it had gotten this bad - even his heart was having problems now.The attending physician came out with a stack of papers for the family to sign."His family isn't here. I'm his assistant - can I sign instead?" Oliver asked.The doctor adjusted his foggy glasses and said, "His condition is so serious and his family isn't here?"Oliver didn't want to explain Percival's family situation, so he just gave an awkward smile. The doctor's grave expression made Oliver nervous."Can I see his medical records?" Oliver asked."Sure. Let me explain his condition to you in detail first. When he wakes up, we'll have him sign and give a fingerprint."The doctor pulled up the computer and input the patient information, bri