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Since then, Julian didn’t pay much attention to the information that Betty sent his way.It was the same this time.After thinking things through, Julian finally stopped panicking. In fact, the more Betty texted him, the more it seemed as though the mother and daughter pair was having fun. At the very least, they weren’t in any sort of danger.Meanwhile, things were going well in the hotel that Diana was staying in. At that moment, Betty was walking out of the washroom. After secretly texting Daddy, Betty would look down guiltily when facing Diana, as if she had done something wrong. The moment Diana called her name, she looked up in shock, exposing her flushed face.She had just taken a bath, and her hair was still wet.To make it easy to apply baby lotion on her, Diana wrapped her up in a towel. Wet locks of hair hung down, sticking against her little face and outlining her forehead. Paired with her flushed face, she looked just like a nice, ripe apple.Diana couldn’t stop
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Betty’s ability to speak improved by leaps and bounds after she started attending kindergarten. Even Diana was convinced by her statements. “When is Daddy coming, then?” she blurted. “Did you text Daddy?”Betty’s face fell.She did text Daddy, but…Daddy didn’t reply to her!Her face was all scrunched up, and her brows furrowed into little hills. Diana knew immediately that Betty didn’t get what she wished for. “Daddy didn’t reply to you?”Betty nodded. “He didn’t.”Then she looked at Diana, her eyes widening in shock, as Diana was an alien. “Mommy!”“What?”“How did you know that I texted Daddy?”Mommy told her that they shouldn’t contact Daddy, but she went against Mommy’s wishes. She was even caught for it!She felt guilty.“I know magic,” Diana said with a smile. “I know everything you do.”Betty was even more astonished. How did she not know that Mommy could use magic, despite spending so much time with her?!She looked at Diana in awe. “Then, can you make me fly
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Diana thought she had mistaken it. She rubbed her eyes, and looked harder. This time, she was sure that the man downstairs was without a doubt James Winnington!His smoking pose was exactly the same!When Diana first arrived at the Winningtons’ residence, James had looked just like that, with his brows furrowed. Every other smoker held his cigarette between the index and third finger, while he held his between his ring and little finger. It made for an exceptionally silly sight. But his solemn face and proper dressing made one neglect that strange feature, although his posture remained etched in people’s minds. It was precisely that posture that allowed Diana to recognize him at that moment, despite being so many levels above him.Feeling troubled, she put aside the binoculars that the hotel prepared for her and opened the door, with the intention of heading downstairs. That dazed look in her eyes frightened Betty somewhat.Her hair was still damp and the wet ends of her ha
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Jim said patiently, “Go and take a look.”He sounded as if he was smiling widely. Diana put down the handset. She put the receiver facing up, so that she could call for help with anything she needed.She wanted Jim to hear what was happening, to prove that she wasn’t deliberately keeping silent.When she opened the door, she saw many clothes bags hanging on a rack, like presents waiting for Diana’s selection. Next up was a meal trolley. It was piled with food; the first thing she saw was fresh caviar and birds’ nests.Diana could smell their delicious aroma. Unfortunately, she didn’t have much appetite right now. She didn’t even have the appetite for durians, which she used to crave so much.All she wanted was to see James Winnington again. There were some things that he needed to tell her, so she could find clues to progress to the next step.“Mr. Hughes,” Diana said, lifting her hand as a sign for the server to shift the things away. She didn’t need them.She also told Jim
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Jim was not the babies’ father, so Diana couldn't think of any reason, apart from her, that could make him care so much about them. However, doctors couldn't heal themselves. When Diana thought of this saying, she suddenly understood Jim's feelings towards her when she was pregnant.Jim might have completely immersed himself in a role in his own mind, forgetting the theoretical knowledge he had learned. He only wanted to present her with things that looked good, were convenient, and nutritious. In other words...He might really like her.Diana had a headache, and suddenly felt unsure of how to interact with Jim. She silently repeated Julian's name in mind, hoping he would come quickly to help her deal with this situation.At that moment, Jim, who had been assigned the role of admirer, was unaware of Diana's thoughts. In fact, he regretted saying those words as soon as they left his mouth. His family had reminded him: he must be like everyone else, and say the same thing
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Diana's eyes widened in surprise.She found it hard to believe that Jim actually knew James. When she looked up, her shock deepened. The person standing right before her was unmistakably James himself!Earlier, with so many things blocking her view, his presence had been obscured. Now, after pushing everything into the room, his entire face was revealed. Although it was the same face, the same physique and height, James’s eyes...Looking into Diana's eyes, there was something significantly different with him from before. There was no disdain and no evident disgust; only respect.Yes, genuine respect! He even bowed low, portraying Diana as the master between them."Ms. Winnington, the professor told me to deliver all the items to you. In the future, if you need transportation, feel free to call me. I'll bring whatever you need."It all felt like a dream, somewhat surreal. Diana couldn't quite grasp it. "Are you now...the driver for the Hughes family?"James shook his head
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How could this be so coincidental? She lost her memory, and now, James had also lost his memory. Diana didn't rush to respond to Jim's words. She merely thanked him and closed the door shakily, simultaneously ending the call.James wanted to say more, but his obedience to the Hughes family made him descend the stairs first. He said to Diana, "Ms. Winnington, I'll be in the car downstairs. If you need anything, feel free to call me."It was unbelievable. This kind-looking old man was the same person who had treated her so heartlessly in the past. He had a kind heart, knew how to speak politely and warmly, and had unusual patience.Witnessing this good side of him, Diana found it even harder to accept the image of James she had in her mind. She didn't respond to his words, and she certainly wouldn't forgive the various things James had done just because he spoke politely. She closed the door, and returned to the bed. Now, she wasn't concerned about whether Julian had come or
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Even if Jim created some questionable medicines in the process, it wouldn't matter. After all, he wouldn't be the one to suffer the consequences of the experimental drugs.Take Simon, for example. After consuming the latest concoction from Jim's research, he transformed into someone incapable of uttering a word. Even when Jim asked him to leave the pharmaceutical laboratory, Simon refused to budge.Little did Jim expect that Diana would call Simon. Jim glanced at Simon, his eyes an indescribable emotion. Eventually, his mocking tone turned into sarcasm. "You seem to have deep feelings for her."Simon smiled, neither confirming nor denying Jim's words. Whether the feelings were deep or not, Simon couldn't even figure it out himself.He recalled that warm Christmas dinner, unsure whether he should continue treating Diana as a woman or regard her as his sister-in-law. Hah... Even if he wanted to see her as a sister-in-law, Julian probably wouldn't agree.Thinking about Juli
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“Life is all about reconciliation.” Decades passed in the blink of an eye. Diana’s children had all grown up.Kate and Isaac had both passed away. Even Diana’s old friends, Fanny and Oliver, had left the world too.Fanny was never able to get pregnant again after that rainy night. She had gradually let go of her desire to get pregnant under Oliver’s persuasion.They stayed relentlessly by each other’s side, albeit childless. Over the years, having experienced all that life had to offer and being each other’s best friend, Oliver died on a peaceful night, never awaking again.Fanny held his hand while sending him off, and closed her eyes forever as well.Diana had seen too many people off in her lifetime.She had grown old herself, too. She could see her life slowly ebbing away.“Julian, I’m so happy to have lived my life with you.” She had transformed from a disgraced young woman to Mrs. Fulcher, respected by all in Richburgh. Julian even took care of her in person when she
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He blurted those words instinctively.He had been waiting so long for a pair of daughters, yet when the doctor came over, he saw a pair of sons instead.Diana thought the hospital must have made a mistake and kicked up a fuss, insisting that she had a pair of daughters. She insisted for them to check the footage from the surveillance camera to see if there was a mix-up. The culprit, Julian, could only stand guiltily at a corner and mumble, “Actually…sons are fine too.”As long as it was their children, it didn’t matter whether they were girls or boys. Either way, Diana was the only woman he loved his entire life. Even his love for his only daughter Betty didn’t match up to that.After witnessing Diana giving birth, Julian’s love for Diana went up a notch, to the point of paranoia.For the rest of their lives, he made sure to never let her worry or touch cold water.He took great care of her.Kate finally appeared two years after Diana gave birth.When the mother and daughter
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Nina mentioned the Jenningses. “The Jennings family is gone overnight, just like that.”Diana wasn’t shocked.She guessed that Julian had wanted to do that for a while. Not just for her and to seek justice for the Lemmington family, but also for Simon.Although Julian never allowed Simon to call him his brother, he had wanted to annihilate everything that was involved with the Hughes family since Simon’s death.Him making his move on the Jenningses indicated that the time had come.“Congratulations,” Diana said to Nina. “Has Vans come back to you?”“No,” Nina said with a shake of her head. “Lina Jennings isn’t the only thing standing in between us. We have problems of our own to overcome.”Diana sighed. “I think Marcus is pretty good.”She felt relaxed and comfortable around him.Even if Vans came round and worked with Julian to bring down the Jenningses, and had no feelings whatsoever for Lina, Diana wasn’t exactly eager to be with him.As if they had telepathy with each oth
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“He doesn’t need to be jailed,” Fanny said, confused. “One word from him, and his lawyers will be able to exonerate him. I just don’t understand why he’d rather go to jail.”“He wants to pay for his father’s sins,” Diana said with a sigh.Fanny didn’t know what to think of that. Was Oliver innocent, or not? He even went to such great lengths to stop her.Yet, the moment she declared that she would never compromise and would rather be under the protection of Diana than to be involved with Oliver, he clearly looked like he was in a daze.Diana noticed that Fanny hardly smiled over the past few days, and rubbed her hand comfortingly. “He just wants a clean start with you.”Fanny’s heart shook. She couldn’t sleep the entire night.The next morning, she told Diana, “Today’s the day of his trial and sentencing. I want to see him.”Diana asked Julian to send a few bodyguards with Fanny on her trip there.When she returned, she looked as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoul
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Fanny bet that he wouldn’t dare.That was equivalent to eliminating all chances he stood with Diana.Julian witnessed the scene unfolding before him. Instead of getting frustrated, he stood quietly there, ready to protect Diana, as he watched Fanny and Oliver fight it out with each other.Oliver was confused. “Why not?”He glanced at Diana, and went on, “I did like Diana in the past, but I have since given up on those feelings for her. Fanny Smith, is your heart made of stone? Can’t you tell who the woman I like is after all this time?”Fanny was stunned, feeling suffocated as if something was stuck in her throat. “Don’t tell me it’s me.”Oliver was dumbfounded. Who else could he be talking about? The stars in the sky?Fanny felt indignant under his glare. “If you like me, why did you say that I’m just a child-bearing tool for you?”“If I didn’t say that, would I be able to keep you confined in the villa? Would I be able to dash all your hopes and make you feel hopeless?”
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Oliver would never let her go. “Fanny Smith, don’t even think about leaving me in this life!”That was when Diana and Julian hurriedly made their way.Sean located Oliver very accurately. Diana saw the scene unfolding before her, and couldn’t help but recall everything that happened in Jacroaof. She hurriedly told Noel to take Sean outside and wait. She couldn’t afford to gamble on Sean’s safety. She didn’t want Sean exposed to any form of danger right under her nose.Her actions made Oliver tense. “Diana, do you think I’ve gone mad?” He grabbed Fanny’s hand, as if he was holding onto the most precious treasure in the world.Diana didn’t answer him, but she threw her bag that Julian was helping her carry toward Fanny.She was exerting so much force for a pregnant lady, looking as if she wanted to fight with Fanny.Even Julian didn’t know what Diana was trying to do, not to mention Fanny herself.By the time he snapped back to attention and wanted to stop Diana from doing s
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However, Fanny must let go of her hatred and past grudges first.The mention of children made Fanny waver. The hatred in her eyes grew even more intense. “Oliver Channing! The cheek of you to mention children!” What gave him the right to say that?!“We agreed,” Oliver said. He didn’t find anything wrong with that. “Fanny, if you want to leave that villa and be free once more, you must give birth to a child of ours.”“What about the child I lost just a few days ago?” Fanny demanded. She found him unreasonable. “Over the past few days, have you ever thought of him, or felt like you let him down? We haven’t even resolved the issues between us, and you want me to get pregnant again. Are you really ready to be a father?!”“I want you to get pregnant again?” Oliver said as he drew closer to her. His eyes were dark, looking as if he wanted to crush Fanny and put her in his pocket. “Weren’t you the one who tried to seduce me by wearing a revealing dress in my house? Fanny Smith, do
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Julian stopped talking to the butler, but he was already making plans in his heart.He returned to the study, and told Diana, “Fanny and Oliver have been fighting for a long time, and it might be over something that might potentially destroy their relationship.”In fact… “Fanny might no longer love Oliver right now.”However, the fact that Oliver faked her death and confined her was enough to show that he still cared for her.If he realized that Fanny no longer loved him, he might do something even crazier.“Let’s hurry up and save her, then!” Diana said.“Wait,” Julian said calmly, “I’m not done with my prediction.”“What?”“Oliver really doesn’t like you now.” Julian’s mood lifted as he arrived at his final conclusion. “We can step in to help Fanny.”Diana was dumbfounded.She had thought that Julian went to such great lengths to analyze the situation for the sake of saving another. To think that his possessiveness took over, and he prioritized figuring out Oliver’s feeli
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The three of them entered the study.None of them expected to see a portrait of Diana right in the middle of the study.The portrait was most likely drawn by copying a photo. In the portrait, Diana was eating something with a smile. It looked like the day when Diana encountered a pervert on the train and Oliver stepped in to help her and treated her to a meal.Did she smile so tenderly at him at that time?“You couldn’t have smiled so happily at that time when we were fighting over Kayla.”It was a portrait, not a photo. It was likely that the owner of this portrait added his own interpretation and features when he commissioned this portrait.“He still has feelings for you,” Julian said coldly.He no longer wanted to interfere with the affairs of the Channings.However, Diana disagreed. “If he really had feelings for me, he wouldn’t hang my portrait up so boldly right here.”The fact that Oliver could display the portrait for all to see proved that his feelings for Diana were
