Caroline hadn't seen Deric lately. Every time she went to the office and returned home, she didn't find him by the lake. Caraline welcomed this at first. However, as time went on, she became suspicious and longed to see him face-to-face.Like today, Caraline did not find Deric at the lakeside when she returned from work. She waited for a few minutes in the backyard, looking around. However, the man was nowhere to be seen."It wouldn't hurt me to take a little walk," Caraline said, tidying up a bit. She walked towards the place where Deric usually exercised at a leisurely pace as she scanned the surroundings. However, he wasn't there either."What is Deric doing?" Caraline grunted in annoyance as her body landed on a chair, looking over at the branch Deric used to exercise on. She had intended to call Deric but decided against it. "Deric would think all sorts of things about me."As evening approached, Caraline sat on the sofa reading some books. Even so, her focus was divided between
Early in the morning, Jeremy, Jonathan, and James were already preparing to leave for Heaventown. The three men had just finished loading Deric's stuff into the car. Shortly after, they entered the car."Did you put everything in correctly, James?" asked Jeremy.James just cleared his throat instead of an answer. He was too lazy to talk to his brothers. After Jeremy found the pictures of him partying at home, Jeremy and Jonathan went berserk and beat him mercilessly. He received countless curses and insults. Even though it had happened a few days ago, the wounds on the corners of his eyes and lips were still there, as was his heart.Jeremy let out a long breath, then started to drive the vehicle. Jonathan stared coldly at James. The two had not spoken at all after the incident the other day. Both of them were angry because of each other's behavior."I hope you learned from your mistake yesterday, James," Jonathan said without even looking at James. This was the first conversation afte
"I'm sorry if my performance disappointed you," Deric said.Caraline took a few steps away from Helen, turning around and shaking her hair. Her hands reflexively folded in front of her chest, glaring at Deric in exasperation. "You still look as bad as ever.""Really?" Deric scanned his appearance several times. "So what should I look like to look good in your eyes?""Stop talking nonsense. Ugliness is the other side of you." Caraline tucked a lock of hair behind her ear. "Expensive clothes don't necessarily change a person." "Helen," Deric called as he approached."Yes." Helen still had her back to Deric.Caraline quickly blocked Deric's path with her arms crossed at her sides. To be honest, she didn't want him to see Helen's current appearance."What are you doing?" asked Deric.Helen half-turned around. "Are you-""Stay where you are, Helen. I won't let Deric bother you any more than this." Caraline said in a half-snapping tone. She was suddenly confused when she realized h
Deric and Helen arrived at Heavantown Hospital. Helen deliberately wore a scarf and sunglasses to disguise her appearance. She did not want her visit create bad assumptions in the community, especially coming with a man.This hospital was the best in Heaventown City. Many officials, celebrities, and famous businessmen came to this hospital. Therefore, it was not surprising that some media crews pass by this place quite often."Honestly, I like your new look, Helen," Deric said when he and Helen had just entered the elevator.Helen slightly shifted her distance from Deric. Her cheeks suddenly painted a blush. "Thank you. I thought it wouldn't hurt if I changed my appearance a little.""It seems that my presence this time has caused you some trouble. Is it because this has something to do with my situation?" "Of course not. It seems to me that everyone has their idiosyncrasies, regardless of their circumstances," Helen replied as she glanced at Deric. The tremor in her chest was makin
"Tell me everything about Deric," Caraline said.Jeremy, Jonathan, and James were shocked when they heard Caraline's words. The three brothers turned to each other, silent for a while.Caraline rolled her eyes. "I didn't invite you to see your annoying behavior. If you want me to invest my money in your company, answer my questions honestly, and don't waste my time any longer.""We understand," said Jeremy, "Where do you want us to start?""Whatever," Caraline snapped, looking away. "You can say whatever you want as long as I need to hear it. I won't cut you off."Jeremy still wore a forced smile. He didn't understand Caraline's way of thinking. Why would she do this for Deric? Was Deric really that important to her?"I'll start with him and his mother coming to our family."Caraline changed her sitting position slightly. Her hand began to press the recording button on her phone. She didn't want to miss even the slightest bit of information."Our mother died when we were in elementary
Helen passed the time by reading some magazines in the waiting room. After a bit of boredom, she chose to relax a bit. It had been almost half an hour since Deric had been examined by Doctor Tommy, but there was no sign of him coming back.Helen decided to take a walk around the hospital grounds. She could move more freely as the VVIP room was deserted. The media would find it difficult to enter this area if they did not have an access card. Once she was satisfied with the surroundings, Helen returned to sit in the waiting room.Helen turned her head when her cell phone vibrated. She'd received a message from the team she'd been assigned to find information on a special assignment Caraline had given her. Her eyebrows immediately knitted together when she saw the title of the file her subordinate had sent."List of accident patients from six years ago in all hospitals in Springtown," Helen said. Helen didn't dare open the file. She had only been asked by Caraline to collect the inform
"He's my sister," Caraline said in a flat, but piercing tone.James stroked his hair a few times, looking down deeply, staring at his shoes. He didn't dare look back at his siblings, especially not at Caraline. Jeremy and Jonathan would certainly beat him up again. Unfortunately, he didn't know that Carla was Caraline's sister.Meanwhile, hearing James' words, Caraline could only squeeze the hem of her dress tightly. Her eyes were glaring with puddles of stifled tears. The air seemed so thin that she could hardly breathe. She dared not imagine what Carla's life was like at school.Caraline leaned her back against the back of the chair gently, then turned her head to the right side. Her grip on the dress was loosening, but her emotions were getting the better of her.'She's nothing more than a loser who doesn't have a single friend at school. It's as if she was born to be bullied.'Those words hit Caraline to the bottom of the abyss. As a big sister, she had been negligent and failed
Caraline returned to the room when she felt ready. After all, the woman could not afford to waste time and opportunity. Whatever the outcome of this conversation, she had to be ready to accept the consequences.Caraline tried to find the most comfortable sitting position. She adjusted her hair a few times to give the impression that she was fine. Even so, the atmosphere of this room cornered her again. She felt uncomfortable.Come on Caraline, she thought."Tell me about Deric's accident," Caraline said under one breath. Her fingers tugged rather hard on the bottom of her dress.Jeremy and Jonathan were instantly choked up. The two of them exchanged glances for a long time, silent to confirm the question that had just been asked. Especially, James, he could only stare at his two shocked brothers. He was about to take the cake when he pulled his hand back."Accident?" Jeremy asked for confirmation.Caraline took a deep breath, exhaling slowly. Her gaze returned to the window. "Deric sa