It took almost an hour for me to arrange my belongings in the room.I didn't expect Joan's family to treat me kindly, so I wasn't too concerned about sleeping in the main room or the extra room in this mansion.I was about to lie down on the bed to rest for a while before having lunch with everyone when there was a knock on the door. I assumed it was Mia and told her to just open the door and come in.I lay on the bed, closed my eyes to rest but still talked."What's wrong? Is there something else?""If there's nothing wrong, can't I find you?"Hearing the familiar deep and masculine voice, I opened my eyes and quickly sat up. But before I could do that, Dominic reached out and hugged me and we both fell onto the bed."It's at Joan's house, don't mess around." I reminded Dominic, frowning in displeasure.Dominic didn't seem to mind what I said. For him, nothing is impossible. If he wanted to hug me, kiss me or even make love to me right here, no one would dare to object or stop him. H
The party lasted all day, by evening Dominic was already drunk."I don't want to go home at all."We sat together outside the palace, the very spot where he said coldly that he wanted me to be his mistress. Now things have changed so much.Dominic rarely shows such sweet gestures, he lies on my lap and constantly rubs. His eyes were a little dreamy, he seemed quite tired after a day of drinking."Didn't you say my bedroom was too shabby?" I stroked his hair and teased him."That's the truth. But if I had you, that room would be acceptable." Dominic smiled. "I haven't slept well these past few days."He looked like he was blaming me for not sleeping with him causing him to lose sleep. His expression inexplicably made me feel very cuddly and cute. His cheeks were also slightly red from being drunk, his voice was hum, and his expression was dull."So if I let you, would you really sleep over at Joan's mansion with me?"“Um…” Dominic nodded slightly, then he thought for a moment before sp
Although Garrick was quite embarrassed to ask the girl he secretly liked to help him set up the tent, he was really helpless. Instead of watching his makeshift tent collapse, he'd rather ask for help.I do not refuse, this is too simple for me, moreover I know that Garrick is shy, if I refuse, his mood will be down.In fact, the tent Garrick built was much better than most of the tents the other boys had built, but overall, it was still not sturdy and neat enough.I showed Garrick how to first hammer the wooden stakes firmly, then how to tie the ropes and how to stretch the tent. Garrick understood very quickly, and soon he had rebuilt the tent much better than before.Friends around were surprised to see this, they turned to look at each other, then I don't know who told who, they all approached me and spoke up."Esther, help us out. We haven't even set up a tent yet.""Yes, our tents are so ugly, I'm afraid if there's a big snowstorm tonight, they'll fly away.""Me too, Esther. I do
I don't know how long Kaylin stood behind that cliff, but she didn't come back until everyone started eating.For lunch we only ate a few pieces of bread that we had in our backpacks and focused on climbing, so everyone was hungry tonight. The ribs are slightly burnt, the fire is too big, and the beef is not cooked yet, only the soup is just right and delicious. However, in the midst of hunger, people feel that as long as there is food, it is fine.Soon, all the food was gone, we shared the fruit and slowly enjoyed it. Up in the mountains it felt like it was getting dark faster, and soon we saw bright stars twinkling in the night sky. It was colder, everyone also sat close to the fire and talked. It was as if there was no distance between us anymore, everyone didn't care if they liked this person or hated the other, they were all comfortable talking.I glimpsed the cliff, right next to the edge of the forest towards the river flowing down from the top of the mountain. Kaylin hasn't re
"Why not?" Veronica excitedly pulled my hand. "Is this a great opportunity for us to experience 'Forest Exploration'?"Before I had time to refuse Veronica's crazy offer, she excitedly shouted and told Miss Jenny that the two of us would join. Miss Jenny was of course delighted with our kindness and dynamism and she agreed."Esther, stay, it's safe here." Garrick grabbed my elbow, his eyes filled with concern."Actually..." I hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at Veronica, who was excitedly holding a flashlight. "It's okay, I think I can help. Besides, it's safe to go with everyone."Garrick, seeing that I had no intention of changing, decided not to try to persuade anymore."Then stay close to me." Garrick advised me.After everyone was ready, the five students followed Jenny into the forest. The other students all returned to the tent in an uneasy mood."Okay, according to the map, let's just follow the stream so we won't get lost." Jenny took a map, looked at it, and looke
The moment I woke up, everything around was pitch black and made me wonder if this was hell.My whole body ached, especially my head, I even smelled blood. My limbs are numb for no reason, even just a slight movement, but I still find it difficult."Ah... um..."Beside me came a sound, like someone groaning. My whole body suddenly got goosebumps from fear. In a place so dark that I couldn't see anything, any strange noise was enough to freak me out."Damn it."The same voice was still there. It's a woman's voice. This time, I was more awake and realized whose voice it was."Kaylin?" I raised my voice and whispered like I was out of breath."... Esther? Are you still alive?" Kaylin didn't seem to see me either, she didn't know that we were together.Only then did my memories slowly return. I remember that Garrick and I joined forces to pull Kaylin up. When we were about to succeed, she suddenly shoved my hand away, causing me to fall into the cave. I hit my head on a rock and passed ou
I started digging through the snow to find a way to the other side of the hole. The snow was so thick, I dug until my hands were frozen and red, but it wasn't enough."Kaylin! Wake up." I yelled at her to ask her to stop sleeping. If she continued to sleep like that, she would probably never have the chance to open her eyes again."Um..." Kaylin turned her head slightly, her brows furrowed tightly."Kaylin, don't sleep. Stay awake." I was relieved to see Kaylin move."You're so noisy. Shut up. Cough cough... I have a headache, don't bother me. Wait until I get out of here then you..." Kaylin still spoke very sharply and harshly. Halfway through speaking, she lost her voice because she was exhausted.But I'm really glad she said such things to me. That shows that she is still trying to resist."What are you doing? Why are you suddenly so bright? It's so dazzling."Kaylin closed her eyes and grumbled repeatedly. I don't understand how Kaylin can be so calm. If I had been injured as badl
Principal Peter went to Area D at five o'clock in the morning. At that time, the rescue work was urgently being carried out. Although this mild earthquake caused an avalanche and many people were in danger, fortunately the rescue team saved most of the academy's students.Most people just panicked or exhausted, a few were injured and were taken to the medical station right down the mountain for emergency treatment.Principal Peter felt he was too careless this time to make this happen. Now, the students' families are constantly calling him, making him really tired. Everything that happened was unexpected by the school's leaders, this incident will certainly cause a lot of frustration for upper-class families.However, that is not something to think about right now.The important thing is to ensure the safety and lives of Malibu Academy students, minimize casualties and quickly search for those who are still missing."Aren't areas A, B, C, F, E... all of the students found?" Principal
The very next day, the entire media covered the news regarding Kaylin Joan's past. Videotapes of her bullying her sister, Esther Joan, have sex with multiple men, even with other people's husbands. There are tapes so rare that Kaylin himself may not know it exists.After that, a series of posts accused Kaylin of living a fake life, disdain for fans, and brazen.It seems that all public opinion is pointed at Kaylin. Right now, at Kaylin's house, she was frantically smashing things, roaring like a madman."Who? Who harmed me? I knew right away that when that bastard Esther returned, misfortune would find me again."Kaylin bit her lip, scratched her head, and threw a ceramic vase at the door. Baldric, who was standing outside, heard this and quietly backed away. Kaylin had been so mad for several hours, he dared not enter the room. He knew Esther was forever an existence that made Kaylin insecure.After throwing everything in the room for a while, Kaylin angrily grabbed her phone and mad
The aroma of bone broth rose, I put some coriander leaves and pepper in it, then stirred it up. The taste was not bad, I happily scooped the soup into a bowl. Kenelm is running indoors and playing with the dog we bought him last week."Dominic, Kenelm, it's time for lunch."I called out to them softly, Dominic came out of the study, picked up Kenelm and made fun of him, and then we sat down to dinner.It has been six months since the shipwreck, people are spreading a lot of rumors regarding it. But no one knows the truth.At that time, Dominic asked me if I believed him, then he dragged me into the sea. I really thought I was dead, unexpectedly, when I woke up, I was lying in a clean room.Dominic lay in the bed next to him and was bandaged by the doctor. Many others were also saved. It turned out that Dominic's father Donald soon received his son's news and drove a giant submarine. All the people who jumped into the water were brought into the submarine by the Arnold family subordina
Six months later...Kaylin Joan and Baldric Herrington were walking together happily. They have been married for more than a year and have become a couple admired and followed by young people. Their social media accounts are always filled with intimate and happy photos.Currently, Kaylin is already a celebrity, representing people with disabilities, inspiring people. She was very good at acting, and in all these years no one had suspected that she was pretending to be friendly. As for Baldric, he doesn't have a job, he is a rich young man with a lot of money to spend, so every day he just carries bags for his wife.Today, Kaylin and Baldric were walking down the street, everyone noticed them and took pictures. Kaylin felt so proud and happy, she grinned and waved goodbye to everyone.Moments later, Kaylin and Baldric entered a cafe together."I'm tired of those crazy fans." Kaylin pouted."Don't be mad, it's thanks to them that we're famous, isn't it?" Baldric coaxes Kaylin."Hey, shh
My son and I waited in the room for a long time, there was no movement outside, which made my heart feel even more anxious. The tired Kenelm fell asleep in my arms, the boy was still innocent and didn't know what danger was."Esther, I finally found you. We have to get out of here fast. Can't wait any longer." Frederick rushed into the room and spoke in a panicked voice."What's wrong? What's the matter?" I frantically took Kenelm in my arms and ran after Frederick."The boat is about to depart for the mainland.""How can such a small boat be enough for hundreds of people?" I wonder."Just us leaving. As I promised, I'll save you and Kenelm."I stopped, my face full of bewilderment. Dominic's enemies have reached this yacht and want to kill everyone?"No, I have to find Dominic.""Are you crazy?" Frederick pulled my arm back. "My boss has gone crazy, he wants to kill everyone, including him. Now you go find him, it's like you give your life for him to kill.""But I can't just leave Do
As soon as Dominic and Rory took Kenelm out of the yacht's grand lobby, I found them."Oh Esther, I keep worrying about you." Rory let out a breath when he saw me.I nodded at him to show I was fine, then took Kenelm from his hand. The boy woke up and bewilderedly asked me what happened. I could only reassure him and hug him tightly."Dominic, I overheard Frederick talking on the phone with his boss just now. Looks like they're planning to sink this yacht, only their subordinates will leave in a boat."I hurriedly explained Dominic. His face was contemplative, and his mood seemed tense."Besides, their boss..."Before I could finish my words, the sound of a helicopter in the distance sounded. We all looked up at the pitch black sky at the same time and saw the flashing lights from the helicopter."Is the lifeguard coming to rescue us?" Rory wondered."No, it is not." I immediately denied it. "The boss of those attacking us.""Really? What made him come here in person?" Rory frowned su
In the main hall of the yacht, everyone is handcuffed and blindfolded. I walked next to Dominic, feeling my heart beat faster and faster in my chest.I'm missing Garrick so much now, I wonder what the hell happened to him. Vivian says he's dead, this is not necessarily true, but does not rule out the possibility that his life is in danger. A few days ago I texted Garrick that I was on the yacht with Dominic and we've made up now. But he didn't reply.At the time, I didn't think much of it, just assumed he wasn't happy when I got back with Dominic. So I didn't text him anymore, I intended to wait until this trip was over when I would meet him and talk properly. Unexpectedly, bad news about Garrick came, which proved that he didn't respond to my messages not because he didn't want to but because he couldn't."Don't worry too much." Dominic whispered to me.I nodded, but deep inside I couldn't control the feeling of uneasiness. Fortunately, I saw Kenelm now, lying obediently beside Rory,
The water slowly rose to my waist, while I grew impatient with untying my bound hands. My wrist was sore and scratched, and a few streaks of blood had oozed out. I tried to calm myself, thinking about my family. With great difficulty, I was able to convince myself to forgive Dominic and accept to build a new family with him. I am not willing to die in this place, how can my little Kenelm live alone without a mother?I don't know how long it took, when the water level reached my chest, I was able to untie the rope from my hand. Immediately after, I took off the ropes on my body and blindfolded. Only then did I observe the room I was in. This place is like a basement at the bottom of a yacht, there are a lot of machines down here but for some reason they stop working all at once. In there is a machine that continuously sucks back seawater from the outside into the room.I don't understand how these machines work, but I'm not stupid enough to think that these machines are suddenly malfun
Thanks to Kenelm, Dominic and I made up. Rory couldn't help but be shocked when he saw us walking together to the pool."I didn't believe Esther Joan was your wife until now, Dominic. You really look like a happy family on vacation." Rory laughed and said."It's not the same, it's the truth." Dominic corrected.Anyone can tell that Dominic's mood is very good. He, along with Esther and Kenelm, freely swam and played."Dad, what kind of water is that? I want to try it." Kenelm pointed to the cocktail Dominic was holding."No. This is an alcoholic drink, children can't drink it. Wait until you turn 18, you can try it. Now, if you drink it, your mommy will be sad."Kenelm heard Dominic say his mother might be upset if he asked to drink the sparkling water, and Kenelm stopped asking.I stood on the shore and saw the father and son chatting happily, the mood also became comfortable. Gradually, the relationship between us has drawn closer together, become cohesive and strong. For one thing,
I approached the pool, quickly seeing Kenelm sitting on the float and enjoying the water. I gave him swimming lessons when I was at Goderich so I wasn't too worried about him drowning."Esther Joan, is it really you? Last time we met, I didn't recognize you, I'm really sorry."Rory Franh, smiling, approached me and talked enthusiastically. Behind him Dominic was sitting looking at the sea, his face as calm as if we hadn't had any arguments before. Seeing that he wasn't paying attention to me, I ignored him too and talked to Rory Frank.But less than a few minutes later, a hand was wrapped around my waist, slightly pulling my body closer to him."Rory Frank, it looks like it's time for dinner." Dominic said.Rory Frank has been Dominic's best friend for many years, how could he not notice the unhappy expression on Dominic's cold face."Oh right. You two and Kenelm will change and go to the restaurant, I'll ask the waiter to prepare." He smiled and left.When it's just Dominic and I, I