The breakfast was delicate and abundant.
Britney was not particularly picky either, but she had some quirks. For example, she wouldn't eat certain things...
It seems that Manuel had also greeted in advance, but Parker's cooking really suited her taste.
I don't know if she was really hungry, but in a short while, she had already eaten heartily and was very full.
"Britney, have you finished eating?" Manuel wiped the corners of his mouth as he watched her put down her knife and fork.
"Um!"
"Then you rest for a while, we will go back to the Castro's villa later," Manuel said.
"Do you want to go to the Castro's villa?" Britney looked at him.
"Well! According to the Castro family's tradition, we had to go back and serve tea, and then stay there overnight."
"Alright then!" Actually, serving tea and having a meal were not a big deal, but the crucial part was spending a night...
Once he left the Castro family, it was no lo
Hearing Manuel calling her, she got up from the sofa and walked over after handing the things in her hand to the servant.There was a mat on the ground, and she and Manuel knelt in front of the elderly Castro couple.The servant handed over the hot tea.Manuel first served tea to his parents and said, "Dad, Mom, please have some tea.""Good!" The two elderly people smiled and took it, and took a sip.Next, it was Britney's turn to serve tea to the Daniels couple.Britney took the tea from the servant's hand and handed it to Daniel, saying, "Dad, please have some tea!""Well, good boy!" Daniel gladly took it and took a sip.Then Britney took another cup from the servant's hand and handed it to Natalia, her sweet voice calling out, "Mother, please have some tea!"When Natalia was about to take it, Britney suddenly felt someone bump into her from behind. Her body leaned forward, and the tea in her hand was about to spill ou
The sweet laughter echoed in every corner of the Castro's villa.Livia walked in with her hands hanging on Manuel's shoulders, and even the servants of the Castro family, who were working, seemed unfazed as they followed Livia's smile, with a smile on their lips."Alright, is it time to come down?" Manuel said lightly as he carried her into the living room.Livia also nodded obediently."Livia listened to Manuel!"Molly, who took care of Livia closely, pushed the wheelchair over, and Manuel carefully placed her in the wheelchair."I went upstairs to change my clothes!" Manuel said to Britney, his face not looking particularly good.Britney didn't know what had just happened, making Manuel have to go upstairs to change clothes. It was clear that he had just changed that outfit...Britney watched as Manuel made his way upstairs. Unbeknownst to her, Livia had already wheeled herself over to stand in front of her. "Sister-in-law!"
A gentle word...Ambiguous, unclear.Britney glanced at the large pendulum clock on the wall.Resignedly, Manuel went upstairs.All the way, thoughts about tonight's scene kept coming to mind...What is she afraid of, even though he restrained himself and didn't touch her last night, could it be that tonight... However, who can say for sure during the long night when two people sleep on the same bed?"Do you want to take a shower first?" Manuel took out a clean set of women's pajamas from his wardrobe.A set of white pajamas was handed to her, pulling her drifting thoughts back.Oh my goodness!Was this man premeditated?"How could there be ladies' pajamas here?" Specifically, it should be said that they are her pajamas."When I just came back, I saw that there was still time, so I conveniently went back to the villa and took a set of pajamas and the clothes you will change into tomorrow," Manuel said, find
"You go first, I will follow right away."Molly wasted no more time and turned around to leave.Manuel closed the door.At this moment, Britney also sat up and said, "I will go with you to have a look!"Manuel hesitated for a moment, "Hmm."Then Manuel started getting dressed, and Britney also took the clothes Manuel had prepared for her and went to the bathroom to change. When she came out, Manuel had already finished changing.It can be seen that Manuel, who is usually calm, was very anxious.Britney followed Manuel downstairs, and the household servants began to hurriedly run around.The first floor did not have the tranquility that it should have had at night, but instead, there was a bit of noise and a hint of tension.Walking to the door, Britney had already heard Livia's faint voice from inside, continuously calling out, "Manuel...""Manuel, Britney, I'm sorry to disturb your sleep!" Natalia's heart dropped
Livia fell ill overnight, causing chaos among the Castro family and their staff.It can be seen that this girl's condition was very serious.Just as Britney and Manuel were walking downstairs, getting ready to leave.Molly, who took care of Livia closely, rushed in from outside and exclaimed anxiously, "Madam Castro, Mr. Castro, Ms. Castro, something bad has happened...""The lady fell unconscious in the garden as her condition worsened!"Britney was startled."I'll go and have a look first!" Manuel said, leaving behind these words and striding towards Molly. After asking about the situation, Natalia also ran out of the room, and a group of people rushed out.Really, fake? Is it necessary to be so coincidental?Of course, it wasn't that she wanted to make wild guesses, but the key was that she hadn't even taken a step forward with Manuel when Livia immediately fainted.However, no matter what, she still took a bigger ste
But she was not a devout believer either. Livia had already guessed more than half of her thoughts.Could it be that she guessed it right because of her illness, and she didn't want to expose this in front of everyone? That would be a smart move.If she wanted to take a risk and expose the matter publicly, of course, provided that she found evidence. However, she might not even get the chance to speak up, as the Castro family's numerous members would surely use their saliva to silence her.My sister was so sick, and as her sister-in-law, I couldn't let it go. Moreover, Livia had always been well-behaved and sensible in the Castro family. It's just that in the end, she couldn't seem to please anyone!If she doesn't say anything, it is equivalent to assuming that she did everything, and she becomes the jealous sister-in-law; if she speaks up, she might be accused of disregarding her husband's sister's health and even end up slandering her.If Livia s
Britney walked to the security office and received a devastating message."Mr. Castro rarely comes back. The security camera at the entrance broke a while ago and has never been repaired," a security guard told Britney, who came to inquire about the camera recording.Britney walked with strides, stepping on the gravel road.She really underestimated Livia!Livia used to wander around the Castro family every day and was probably more familiar with the mansion than anyone else. How could she make such a basic mistake?At that moment, Molly, the maid who took care of Livia, collided with me as she came out of the villa."Molly!" Britney called out with a smile on her lips.Molly looked at Britney in astonishment, but the Castro family, after all, was a place of refinement. Having been by Livia's side for a long time, their manners and behavior were definitely more knowledgeable than others. Even if she was unwilling, Molly nodded slightl
Britney politely knocked on the door, "Is Julia there?"The crying sound inside stopped.After a while, the door opened from the inside, and a woman's voice, choked with tears, said, "Who is looking for me?"I looked up and, surprisingly, it was Mrs. Castro.Britney saw the face clearly and only then understood where the gossip from those women came from.The original owner of this room was the woman who bumped into her yesterday while she was serving tea.Mo Yue looks like she is in her early twenties, but she has a weariness that doesn't match her age. It is probably because she resigned from her job and has changed out of the uniform of the Castro family's servants. She is now wearing a plain, bright red cotton coat."Are you Julia?"Julia lowered her head and wiped away her tears, "I am Julia.""Can I come in and sit for a while?" Britney stood at the door and asked, but she walked straight in.Julia, who was
Skyler had fallen asleep, but her mind remained alert. After all, Raiden had left a psychological scar on her today.As soon as Raiden mentioned being hungry, she couldn't help but complain to herself. He hadn't felt hungry earlier, and now, suddenly, he was.But despite the resentment in her heart, she didn’t dare voice it. After all, he was the young master, and she was just a servant..."Should I heat it up for you?" Since this "ancestor" had called for her, it was clear he wouldn’t do it himself. And it was late, so the other family members had likely already gone to sleep.Sure enough, the young master kicked his feet and said, "Should I do it myself?" If he was going to do it himself, why bother calling her? The real reason was that he couldn’t sleep and, seeing her sleep soundly beside him, a psychological urge stirred within him.If he couldn’t sleep, neither should she. It was a kind of unhealthy mentality.He wanted to wake her up
Skyler finally had the chance to observe the entire room. The decor was simple yet refined.A large sky-blue bed, a desk with a desktop LCD computer, and some model decorations—all expensive just at a glance. It matched his unruly personality well. However, it was clear he didn’t come home often; everything here still looked brand new."Where are you sleeping? Why are you asking me?"Since his father let her move in, he must have arranged a place for her."Do you have an extra blanket? I’ll sleep on the floor."The bed was big enough for two people, and she had slept with him before—otherwise, how would she have gotten pregnant? But at this moment, she didn’t dare sleep with him. She hadn’t forgotten the way he had looked downstairs, as if he wanted to devour her alive.She didn’t dare provoke him again, afraid that if she shared a bed with him, she might not even know how she died.She knew t
"Do you think you've found yourself a backer now? Is that why you feel so important?"Raiden’s tone was full of sarcasm.He looked exactly like a little kid afraid of losing his father's love.It’s often said that women mature faster than men, and Skyler was one of those women. She could see exactly what Raiden was upset about, and a smile tugged at her lips."No, Mr.Calderon! My biggest backer is you," Skyler admitted her mistake.Like hell he’d believe that! The innocence she had before was completely gone now.Raiden let out a cold snort and sneered, "Skyler, I didn't expect your appetite to be this big. First, you took my house, and now, in the blink of an eye, you've managed to squeeze a fortune out of my dad. Did your brain suddenly become enlightened? You’re making money at an impressive speed!""Mr.Calderon, I did go back on my word in this matter. I’m sorry! Here’s the key to the house you
Every parent, when talking about their child, always wears the kindest smile. Frankie was no exception. And when he thought about the fact that he would soon become a grandfather, his mood improved even more.Feeling good, he couldn’t help but chat a little more with Skyler.As Frankie flipped through old photos of Raiden’s childhood and talked about his younger days, Skyler truly saw how adorable he had been as a child.Uncle Calderon wasn’t lying—Mr.Calderon had been handsome since he was little.Big eyes, double eyelids, a high nose bridge, rosy lips, pearly white teeth, and fair skin—all combined with that charmingly arrogant expression…Skyler subconsciously placed her hand on her belly, wondering if the baby inside would be just as good-looking. If it were a girl and took after Mr.Calderon, she certainly wouldn’t be unattractive."Master, dinner is ready!" a servant came forward and announced.
"She should take a good look at herself! She doesn't want to marry me?" Raiden shouted.Who did she think she was? And who was he? Since when did a woman have the right to reject him?Since he was old enough to understand things, he had been surrounded by countless women, all vying for his attention. Which woman didn't want to marry him?Raiden sneered internally. This woman was definitely playing hard to get in front of his father, trying to win his favor so that he would pressure him into marrying her.I didn't see this coming.Skyler, so you dare play tricks on me!Skyler shivered slightly under Raiden’s sharp gaze. Was it a crime now to not want to marry him?Frankie stepped forward and kicked his own son. "And you should take a good look at yourself!"That kick wasn’t light. Raiden gasped in pain and quickly pulled his leg back to clutch it.Damn it!He was almost thirty, yet his old man still kicked him with
When Raiden walked in, he actually found that woman in his house!Without a word, he rushed up to her, grabbed her wrist, and started dragging her outside with large strides."Mr.Calderon, what are you doing?" Caught off guard by his strength, Skyler’s wrist throbbed in pain as she frowned and couldn't help but cry out."Don't ask, just come with me!"As soon as Raiden received a call from the person he had arranged to take Skyler to the hospital, he rushed back immediately.He had sent her to get an abortion, and she was already on the operating table—yet somehow, the old trickster in his family had intercepted her! Just thinking about how the plan was almost completed but was suddenly interrupted made him incredibly frustrated.How could he not know what that old fox was scheming?For the past few years, every time he returned home, the old man would pester him about marriage. Eventually, he got so fed up that he outrigh
Frankie was setting up Skyler, but unfortunately, she was too young and inexperienced to realize it. She had never encountered such schemes before, let alone faced an old fox like Frankie.At first, Skyler had no idea who had decided against her abortion. It wasn’t until she had spoken with Frankie for a while that she finally understood—it was the old master himself who wanted to keep his grandchild.She had already promised Raiden that she would terminate the pregnancy, and she had struggled internally for a long time. But in the end, her heart leaned toward keeping the child.“However, I have three conditions.”“Go ahead, go ahead…” Frankie was so delighted that she had agreed that he would have accepted a hundred conditions if necessary.“First, after the child is born, I want to be able to visit them whenever I wish. But you can rest assured—I will only be visiting the child and will have
Raiden’s Father...Hearing Frankie's words, Skyler couldn't help but look up. He wasn’t like what she had imagined. The middle-aged man in front of her was well-maintained, looking energetic and full of vitality. His smile was warm and friendly. There were indeed some resemblances between him and Raiden—he must have been quite a charming man in his younger years.Seeing her subtly relax, Frankie chuckled, “What do you think? Not quite what you imagined, right?”Having her thoughts seen through so easily, Skyler blushed, feeling slightly embarrassed. “It’s a bit different from what I expected,” she admitted.“Sit down and talk. I’m not used to looking up at people while speaking.” Frankie deliberately said this, knowing that otherwise, she wouldn’t sit down.Just as he had anticipated, Skyler realized that standing while talking to someone like this was somewhat impolite. Beside
Skyler looked at the cold, sterile operating table, her steps heavy as she walked over and lay down with the nurse’s help. Staring at her still-flat stomach, she silently whispered to the tiny life inside her, "Baby, I'm sorry."He had been so well-behaved. She had heard that during the first three months of pregnancy, morning sickness was common, sometimes severe enough to make one feel like the world was spinning. Yet, she hadn’t experienced any of that—she felt just like a normal person. She knew her baby must be a very obedient child.Unfortunately, she had no ability to keep him. If she forced his birth, he would only suffer alongside her.So, I’m sorry. It’s because I’m not brave enough…She had never intended to keep this child, but that didn’t mean she had no feelings for him. He was, after all, her own flesh and blood."Miss Oneal, we’re going to administer the anesthesia now. Try to r