Noah was brutal with her earlier. Their bodily fluids were everywhere on the couch and the carpet. There was even a smudge of blood on the huge window, but he didn’t notice it. All he cared about earlier was satisfying his twisted desires. He didn’t care about the fact that she was literally dying!He didn’t return to the hotel that night. Gwynn curled up on the cold bed, watching the moonlight out the window. She was counting down her life to the day she would die. Now that she had chosen to spend the twilight of her life with Noah, she just might die sooner rather than later. Perhaps it’d only take her six months to die. In fact, it was more likely that she only had three months before she left this world for good. Then, her mind traveled to her son, Lorian…That was right. She had to think about her baby boy, too!Once she went back to Brookesville, she’d have to buy baby clothes for her baby boy. Actually, she’d have to buy clothes for him all the way up to when he becam
Painkillers!That was right. She had to get painkillers!…It was the middle of the night and it was cold out on the streets in Silvercrest. Gwynn wore a coat, but she was still shivering from the biting chill. She knew she felt that way because of her condition. She wasn’t this susceptible to cold before. There were all sorts of pharmacies in the city. She entered one that was open for twenty-four hours. The pharmacy was brightly lit and she walked in and asked for some painkillers with the store assistant. She spoke in the Silvercrestian accent, not even lifting her head. “I can’t sell you any medicine unless you have the prescription from the doctor!”At the next moment, she took out a wad of cash and smacked them on the counter. There was twenty thousand dollars in there. The store assistant was stunned. She checked left and right before she picked up the stack of notes and put them into a currency detector. A whirring sound could be heard as the device verified the aut
He gripped her arm so hard that he hurt her. Gwynn watched as the female celebrity left. After a brief moment, she said softly, “I’m not mad! After all, I don’t have the right to be mad, do I?”That irritated Noah a little. At that moment, a blast of wind rushed at them, making her cough involuntarily. He noticed that she hadn’t dressed nearly enough to beat back the cold. Frowning, he said, “What you are doing out here all alone at this time of night?”Sweeping his eyes across the street, he asked, “Are you here to buy some medicine?”Her heart skipped a beat. She was worried that he might’ve checked her pouch, so she responded vaguely, “Yeah! I’m having my period and it’s hurting a little.”It looked like Noah bought her story. Then, he asked her to get in the car. Flat out of options, she did as he told. It was warm in there, but the odor of the female celebrity’s perfume lingered in the car. It made her feel nauseous, but she did her best to bear with it. She didn’t w
Frowning, Noah wrapped up his phone conversation and hung up. There was some leftover packaging on the bar counter. Picking them up, he read the name on it and recognized that these medicines were prescribed from the hospital. Raising his eyes, he looked at Gwynn and asked, “How did you get your hands on this? Also, you’ve never had any menstrual cramps in the past. Why is it so serious this time?”Her heart was pounding. Gulping, she said gently, “They wouldn’t give me the prescription at first. I had to slip the old lady two hundred dollars to get it!” She paused for a while and added, “I have no idea. The cramps just came this time.”Fiddling with the pills absentmindedly, he grumbled, “This pill isn’t good for your stomach. Don’t take too much of them!”Now that she had finally tricked him, she felt a weight being lifted from her shoulder. …The next day, they took a flight back to Brookesville.It was noon when the black limousine pulled into the luxurious villa. Glad
Gwynn told Gladys that she and Noah were married again. This particular news struck the old servant like a ferocious thunderclap, shocking her to the core. It took her a long time to process what she had just heard. Then, she came back to her senses and said, “You’re not thinking straight, Ms. Gwynn! It’s fine for you to live in the same place with him. After all, you’re free to leave this hellhole as soon as he has grown tired of you.“Now, however, there’s a marriage legally binding you to him. How are you supposed to leave now?”Gladys was really heartbroken to hear this news. She even wiped her tears. Smiling bitterly, Gwynn responded, “I’m glad you also think marrying him is the same as jumping back into a hellhole. Tell me, Gladys. If what both of us think is true, then why are there still so many ladies trying to get into his pants?”The old servant responded quickly, “That’s because they don’t love him at all. They’re only after his wealth or his body! It’s different f
Previously, neither of them could chat with each other freely because they were in a prison’s visiting room. It was something they came to regret. However, no one could interrupt them from reuniting with each other now.They had always relied on each other ever since they were young. Burying her face on his chest, she said with a sob, “Why have you never told me, Liam? You should let me know about everything!”If only he had told her, maybe he wouldn’t be living in regret now. After all, he loved Zoe so much! She knew her brother was feeling nothing but sorrow now. Revenge might’ve tasted sweet at first, but it was nothing compared to living out the rest of his life alone!She couldn’t care less about the family feud. In fact, she didn’t care how her father died. He wasn’t exactly a good man, to begin with. All she cared about was that Liam was happy. She wanted her brother to stay with her forever and ever.She wanted to cry her heart out while he held her…Liam brushed
Liam grabbed her hand and said, “Leave with me, Gwynn!”How silly… No one knew just how badly she wanted to leave with him.However, she knew she couldn’t do it. She could never escape the villa with Lorian. Even if she could, Noah would send someone to stop her at the airport. Then, he would be extremely angry and none of them would be able to escape!Lowering her gaze, tears dropped off her cheeks and fell on Liam’s hands. It felt as if someone had reached into his heart and squeezed hard.She murmured, “Forget about me, Liam! You can fly to Seridian or buy yourself an island. All I want is for you to live happily.” Then, she raised her eyes and said, “One of us has to lead a happy life.”His eyes grew darker. At the next moment, she pulled out a fifty million dollar check and placed it on his desk. She said, “I was naive and put a guy through hell a couple of years back! “Zoe was the one who took a flight all the way to Silvercrest and set his family for life. I owe it
Zoe was a little stunned.…It was afternoon by the time Gwynn sent her brother to the airport and returned to the villa. After that, she spent all her time with Lorian. The little boy had grown up well. He was fair-skinned and a little chubby, winning the hearts of all the servants in the household. In fact, Gladys loved him like her own. At night, Gwynn had to take the painkiller so she would feel better. Then, she took a shower and carried Lorian in her arms. The little boy loved to smell the odor of shampoo off of her and kept snuggling into her chest. His eyes were half-closed, looking like he was about to fall asleep. It was adorable.Her eyes were filled with nothing but affection. Staring at her little boy, she hummed a lullaby. She wished he would remember this moment forever. She wanted him to remember that he was loved. Her little boy might run into some hardships in the future. He might feel like he was down in the dumps, but maybe he’d dream about how she smelle
In the evening, Gwen was preparing to leave work.In the parking lot, she spotted Zion’s car, but it was empty. Just then, a school leader passed by and said to her, “Zion came to school. There’s a donation ceremony happening in the auditorium. You should go check it out. "Then, you two can head home together afterward. On a cold day like this, a nice dinner would be perfect. What a cozy idea!”Gwen playfully replied, “You really know how to enjoy life.”The leader, holding a bag of groceries, laughed, “See? Your teacher’s wife has been nagging me since morning to go home and cook while babysitting the grandkids.”Gwen smiled softly, watching him leave.In the sky, clouds glowed orange and yellow, their edges tinged with gold.She carried a thermos as she walked toward the auditorium. Along the way, a few students noticed her and started chirping excitedly, cheekily calling her “Ms. Gwen.”Gwen corrected them, “It’s Ms. Gwen.”The students laughed and teased, “Ms. Gwen! Mr. Z
Gwen stared dazedly at the man.Zion, dressed in a black coat, stood tall in the study, exuding an oppressive aura. He walked toward her and pulled the teary-eyed girl, her face streaked like a little tabby cat, into his arms. One hand gently smoothed her hair as his voice softened to the extreme, "Still saying you didn’t cry."Gwen leaned against his shoulder, mumbling, "You did it on purpose.""Are you at least a little touched?"She pounded on him twice more in response.Zion chuckled lowly, letting the girl vent while his heart ached silently.These past five years had been filled with fear and uncertainty for him. He had been afraid that before he could make a name for himself, Gwen would fall for someone else. If that happened, what could he possibly use to ask her to come back to him?The love story of a poor boy and a rich girl might've existed in novels, but the reality was often harsh.Gwen didn’t care, but he couldn’t bear to let her endure hardship.Now, as they
Zion and Gwen's marriage seemed inevitable, with no one putting up any resistance. Occasionally, Gwen even had a strange illusion.It all went so smoothly that the years of separation seemed like they had never happened, as if she and Zion had always been together. After their reunion, he didn’t even ask her about her life abroad and treated her just as he did before.She was no longer as youthful and tender, but Zion still saw her as if she were a 20-year-old girl. Gwen felt a bit dejected, thinking to herself, he must just like girls around 18-year-old.But unfortunately, the spring river flows eastward and cannot return!Zion only smiled.In winter, the days grew shorter. After work, Gwen arrived at Zion's villa, but he had not yet come home. The two housekeepers had already started preparing dinner.When Gwen got out of the car, she received a call from Zion. Her voice was soft and tender.“When will you be back?”On the other end, Zion checked the time and said, “I’ll be
Zion noticed Gwen gazing at him with those wide, expectant eyes again. With a chuckle, he reached into the pocket of his trench coat, pulled out a sleek wallet, and carefully extracted a platinum card. He placed it in her outstretched hand and said with a smile, “This is my secondary card. There’s no credit limit.” Gwen gasped softly, then teased, “Wow, aren’t you generous? Thank you, Teacher Qin.” Zion gave her a light tap on the head. Not missing a beat, Gwen wrapped her arms around his neck and grinned mischievously, “Thank you, my sugar daddy.” Zion’s response was to pull her close, cupping her cheeks as he kissed her fiercely. Though he once carried himself as an educator and now as a refined businessman, he found himself utterly smitten by her playful antics. After the kiss, Zion leaned close to Gwen's ear and murmured something uncharacteristically crude that sent a shiver down her spine. He playfully nipped her nose. “Turns out you’ve got a thing for bad boy
Zion could sense Gwen’s cautiousness and chuckled softly. Then, he cupped her face and planted a firm kiss on her lips. “Don’t worry, I won’t touch you. We agreed to save that for our wedding night. Besides, I just drank last night, so I probably wouldn’t be much use. I want your first time to be special, so I’ll make sure I’m well-prepared.” Gwen’s cheeks turned crimson. She buried her face in his chest, mumbling, “I don’t understand what you’re talking about.” How peculiar! Back then, even though they were together, their relationship had always been proper and restrained. But now, here they were, sharing a bed, their bodies so intimately close it was both thrilling and embarrassing. Gwen had never experienced this before. Zion seemed to understand her thoughts. He leaned in close to her ear and whispered, “I haven’t either. Before the wedding night, I’ll make sure to study hard.” Gwen didn’t dare ask how he planned to “study,” though she had a pretty good idea—i
Zion maintained a respectful demeanor and immediately greeted, “Mr. Noah.” Noah, however, didn’t make things difficult for him. He gave a light cough, which could be considered acknowledgment. Then, turning to his youngest daughter, he said, “Go upstairs first. Your mother’s been waiting for you all night; she probably has something to say to you.” Gwen hesitated and didn’t move at first. Zion gently nudged her, his voice soft, “You should go.” Only then did Gwen start to move. But before heading upstairs, she walked over to Noah. As the youngest daughter and the most adept at charming her way out of trouble, she hugged her father. Only then, with visible reluctance, did she head upstairs. Her father’s anger dissipated by more than half after the hug. Watching her go, Noah turned his attention to Zion, his tone calm but firm: “Have a seat. Let’s talk.” Zion immediately sat down and, with practiced ease, poured Noah a cup of tea. Noah feigned irritation and remarked, “
But Gwen was not satisfied.With reddened eyes, she pitifully asked again, "Are you married? Is there someone else by your side? Do you still love me?"As she asked, she was more persistent than before, yet it made the man's heart ache even more.Zion remembered that when they parted ways, Gwen was still an innocent, naive girl. Now, however, she was willing to ask such direct and revealing questions. The braver she became, the more pain he felt in his heart.Zion no longer teased her. He looked into her eyes and answered seriously."No, I'm not married. There's no one else by my side. Her leg healed, and she got married earlier this year. And yes, I still love you. Very much."...Gwen's eyes turned even redder.Her voice trembled as she said, "That doesn't mean I have to be with you. I'm still mad at you."Zion took a step forward and gently wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes. It had been five years, and now she had become a teary little kitten. He remembered how
At that moment, Gwen was completely flustered. She didn’t understand what Zion meant, nor did she understand why he was deliberately getting close to her. She wanted to ask, but before she could, Zion had already led her out of the car. The restaurant arranged by the school leadership was nearby, just off campus. Gwen had been there with Zion before, but not in a private room. Returning to an old haunt brought a sense of nostalgia. Zion walked side by side with Gwen. He was six-foot tall, and she was about five-foot-five. They made for a strikingly good-looking pair. Considering their history, the school leaders naturally couldn’t resist teasing them a bit. Gwen felt slightly uncomfortable and replied, "We were young and foolish." Over the years, Zion had grown seasoned in the business world, exuding an effortless charm. He responded with a light smile, "I wonder if we can pick up where we left off—still holding a grudge?" As soon as those words were said, the schoo
After running away in a flurry that night, Gwen retreated into her home, avoiding the world outside for several days. Her father, Noah, meanwhile, busied himself with his new hobby of keeping turtles—purchased on a whim after his wife, Gwynn, teased him for being too old. In an attempt to prove his youth, Noah even released the turtles back into the wild one evening, making a point of marking one with the name "Zion" on its shell in a bold act of petty revenge. Gwynn, ever the pragmatist, found the gesture immature and pointless, but it brought him a fleeting sense of satisfaction. Gwen, however, was unaware of the antics her father had indulged in. All she knew was that her father had been unusually concerned during her self-imposed seclusion, urging her to get out and take a break. Noah's insistence that she shouldn’t remain cooped up at home was an attempt to draw her back into the world, to reconnect with life. But she couldn’t shake the weight of everything that had transp