As Jordan watched Branden's tall and broad figure from behind, he blinked, and his cheeks puffed out like balloons.Branden turned around to look at him. When he saw Jordan with such a pouty expression, he found it somewhat amusing and frustrating at the same time.Among the disciples, Jordan seemed the most carefree, but it turned out he had a strong sense of justice. He even knew how to worry and care about others.Branden asked, "Do you ever wish you had parents like Solace's?"After all, Jordan was found by Branden next to a trash can on the side of the road without any parents or relatives.Strangely enough, he had an incredibly strong will to survive. It just so happened that it would also eliminate any negative influences in Solace's fortune.With his willingness to give, wouldn't Solace be able to return to her parents and be a carefree child once again, just like before?Jordan looked sad and asked Branden in a somewhat puzzled manner, "Master, what do you mean? Are you
"You're five weeks into your pregnancy. Since your health isn't the best, you must watch out for …"Margot Stone didn't hear what the doctor said afterward. All she heard was that she was pregnant.She was pregnant …She couldn't believe she was having his baby.Didn't this mean that their contract marriage would now turn into a real one?Margot was over the moon. She remembered that he was returning from his business trip tonight, so she grabbed her pregnancy report and dashed home excitedly.As the sun set and the sky began drizzling, Margot returned home completely drenched.As soon as she entered the house, her housekeeper, Doris, rushed over with a towel to dry off Margot's hair."Oh, look at you! You'll catch a cold at this rate! Hurry upstairs and take a warm bath."Still, Margot kept beaming from ear to ear.She bent over to change her shoes. That was when she saw a pair of well-polished leather shoes on top of the shoe cabinet.Pleasantly surprised, Margot spun arou
Margot knew Curtis had given her a lot, and she shouldn't cling to him.However, she was pregnant with his child, so she must think for her child as well."Are you trying to start a fight, Margot?" Curtis' scowl deepened.Standing beside the bed, he looked down at Margot but didn't explain why he was marrying the other woman.Margot didn't want to anger him, but she couldn't help but feel sorry for herself.Working hard to keep her emotions in check, she replied, "I just want to know if you'll stop talking to that woman if I have a baby with you."She was giving him a chance.Curtis pressed his lips together, displeased. Without hesitation, he said, "We will still be getting divorced, just not now. Don't worry. You can have anything you want when we get divorced."Hearing this, Margot shut her eyes as hot tears rolled down her cheeks.Her heart throbbing, she threw herself across the bed, unable to stop her cries any longer.Curtis watched her sob, and his heart began to ache
Margot clung to Curtis as she kissed him passionately and resentfully.No normal man would be able to resist such temptation, including Curtis. He wrapped his arm around her and began kissing her back.He tossed the divorce papers into the table drawer with his other hand before lifting Margot. They slowly made their way upstairs, their kiss never stopping.The journey was easy due to how light Margo was.It was only when he placed her on their bed that Margot realized she shouldn't be doing this in case their actions might hurt her baby.So, when Curtis leaned closer to her, she quickly pressed a hand against his chest.Curtis, having lost all reason, was insistent on kissing her.Margot knew what the kiss would lead to, so she frantically stopped the man. "Stop! I'm not feeling too well, so why don't we stop here?""Too late," Curtis groaned hoarsely. He was about to carry on, but Margot hurriedly pushed him away and curled into a ball at one end of the bed.Curtis was confu
Margot was puzzled. Who could it be?Curiously, she headed toward the campus gates where she was greeted by a middle-aged man.The man greeted her politely, "This way, please, Ms. Stone."Margot followed the man to a car waiting by the roadside. The man opened the door, and Margot spotted a well-dressed lady sitting inside.Margot didn't know who the woman was, so she remained standing and on guard.The woman in the car said, "Come in. I'll take you out to lunch."Margot didn't respond, so the other woman continued, "I'm Tammy Vaughn. I don't know if Curt has ever mentioned me."Tammy …Margot recalled seeing this name on Curtis' phone and realized this was the woman he was going to marry.Immediately, Margot was filled with animosity against the woman. She snapped, "What are you here for?"From her seat, Tammy regarded Margot patronizingly. "I just wanted to chat about Curt. Why? Are you afraid of me?""Afraid of you, a shameless mistress?"There was no way Margot was scar
Margot was taken aback. "What are you talking about?""Listen, from now on, don't bother Tammy. Be good and don't put me in a tough spot, alright?"Without letting Margot answer, he continued, "That's it. I'm hanging up now."Before Margot had time to defend herself, Curtis had already ended the call.Margot's blood began boiling as she came to the realization that Tammy had tattled on her first.How dare that woman go whining to Curtis when she was the one who approached Margot?Margot was frustrated but could only drag herself back to campus.For the next two days, Margot stayed in school and never sent Curtis a single text. However, Curtis didn't take the initiative to contact her, either.Friday soon arrived, and it was time for the highly anticipated lecture.Margot was sitting at her desk dazedly when Quinn began to sweep through her things to look for her phone.Finally, Quinn found it. She was about to run out when she spotted Margot still sitting there, so she asked,
When she arrived at the parking lot, she saw a black Lincoln parked there.Curtis' assistant saw Margot and quickly opened the car door for her.Margot realized Curtis was also inside when she got in the car.He was in a black suit. His presence exuded a sense of irresistible charm, but Margot pretended not to see him and sat quietly beside him.Curtis frowned. He asked gently, "Did you not attend the talk?"He didn't see her when he was on stage.Margot was prettier than most students. He could always spot her in a crowd.Margot looked out the window. She deliberately avoided looking at him, but she still answered, "I didn't go.""Why didn't you go?""You're about to divorce me. You surely won't want to see me," Margot declared."What?"Curtis frowned. He was slightly perplexed.He went to hug her. "Are you still angry?"Margot pushed his hands away. "Mr. Crosby, behave yourself."Crosby was stunned. Why was Margot so prickly today?He forcefully pulled her into his arm
Margot watched the two people in the living room.She hated Tammy and did not want to spare her a single glance, but she couldn't sit still and watch Tammy try to steal her husband away.Margot would not allow Tammy to take Curtis away—not on her watch.Margot was clad in a thin sleeveless nightgown as she walked down.Curtis watched as the petite Margot slowly descended. She looked delectable in her sensual nightgown.His narrowed eyes focused on her nightgown. He frowned and reminded her unhappily, "Why aren't you wearing a jacket?"Margot ignored him. She tried hard to control her anger as she walked toward Curtis.Tammy watched as Margot approached them. She noticed Margot was wearing just a nightgown and had a pitiful expression on her face.She suddenly realized she might have to put in more effort to deal with Margot."Curt, I'm not feeling well."Margot stood beside Curt and pushed herself into his embrace.She sat on his lap and stretched her arms over Curtis's neck
As Jordan watched Branden's tall and broad figure from behind, he blinked, and his cheeks puffed out like balloons.Branden turned around to look at him. When he saw Jordan with such a pouty expression, he found it somewhat amusing and frustrating at the same time.Among the disciples, Jordan seemed the most carefree, but it turned out he had a strong sense of justice. He even knew how to worry and care about others.Branden asked, "Do you ever wish you had parents like Solace's?"After all, Jordan was found by Branden next to a trash can on the side of the road without any parents or relatives.Strangely enough, he had an incredibly strong will to survive. It just so happened that it would also eliminate any negative influences in Solace's fortune.With his willingness to give, wouldn't Solace be able to return to her parents and be a carefree child once again, just like before?Jordan looked sad and asked Branden in a somewhat puzzled manner, "Master, what do you mean? Are you
Curtis kept silently repeating Lilac's name in his mind. Only Lilac's name could keep him clear-headed.He held Margot's hand tightly and, in a raspy voice, said, "Let's take a break and continue when it's light out."Margot had long been thinking about taking a break.Curtis' appearance made her not want to take another step forward.She quickly took a blanket out of her backpack to cover Curtis and told him, "You lie down, and I'll get some dry wood to start a fire."On such a dark night, with the mountain being so cold, they had to start a fire. Otherwise, they would continue to lose their bodily heat. By that point, they might not even make it to the hilltop before they die."Okay."Curtis lay there, dazed, watching the bustling figures around him with an overwhelming ache in his heart."Margot, I'm really sorry for always making you go through tough times with me," he apologized.Margot was busy carrying firewood over to their firepit. She set about lighting the fire as t
"Jordan, do you have any way to ease Curtis' pain a bit? If he keeps hurting like this, we won't be able to move on," Margot said.She wasn't sure how much farther it was, but she felt like they had been walking for a long time.The sun was about to set, and there was not a single building in sight.Jordan ran back to stand in front of Margot. Seeing Curtis in pain, he felt a twinge of sympathy.However, Branden instructed that Curtis had to endure the pain and climb the mountain.Jordan looked at Margot and shook his head. "I don't have a solution either. But you can't let him bite you anymore, or his condition won't improve.""But with him like this, we can't get up there.""So you need to be more resolute. Think about your daughter—she really needs you right now. As her parents, can't you hold on a little longer for her sake?"Jordan intentionally provoked them, giving them a reason to go up the mountain.There wasn't a parent in the world who didn't want the best for their
Upon hearing Jordan's words, Margot quickly asked him, "Are you talking about my daughter, Lilac, when you mention the young apprentice? Is she doing well?"Previously, Curtis mentioned that Lilac was in danger.She knew that her daughter might face hardships by staying with Branden, but he probably wouldn't let her be in any real danger.Jordan pouted and didn't respond to Margot's words, simply saying, "Just listen to me. You'll be fine. What I say won't lead you astray."It was because these were Solace's parents. He was busy trying to win their favor, so there was no way he would harm them.He hoped that later, they could put in a good word for him in front of Solace."Alright, we're listening. Please lead the way, Jordan, and let's get going.""Okay. Stay close. If you get lost, don't blame me for not leading the way properly."After Jordan finished speaking in his playful manner, he skipped and hopped forward again.Margot helped support Curtis and asked, "Are you feelin
Anthony continued, "Also, make sure to keep an eye on those fierce beasts your master is raising. Don't let them harm my sister."Jordan was focused on eating and didn't respond.To save time, Margot didn't eat much. She grabbed the snacks Calvin had prepared for her and supported Curtis as they headed up the mountain.Calvin still didn't feel at ease and called out to them as they walked away, "Margot, if you really care about Curtis, you can let him have a bite, but make sure to take care of yourself first. Louis is still at home waiting for you both."Margot turned around and waved to Calvin. "I understand, Calvin and Anthony. Don't worry. I will make sure Curtis returns safely.""Okay. Take care.""Alright."Margot acknowledged them with a hum and, while supporting Curtis, began to climb the mountain path.Jordan was happily skipping and hopping along, leading the way beside the two of them.Calvin continued to watch until Margot and Curtis were out of sight, and then he t
The reason Curtis didn't lose his mind was because he kept looking at the piece of paper with Lilac's name on it. Because he thought of wanting to save his daughter, he held back, gritted his teeth, and persevered.Finally, they reached the foot of the mountain.Anthony even wanted to send them up the mountain.Suddenly, from the nearby bushes, a young and innocent voice called out softly. "I told you that outsiders aren't allowed on the mountain, right? You two leave. Only those two can go up."Upon hearing the sound, the four people turned to look in that direction.A young boy around eight years old emerged from the bush nearby. He stood on the steps, looking down at the adults with an arrogant expression on his face.Anthony recognized him. It was Jordan again.He stepped forward and asked, "I'm not an outsider, am I? I have such a good relationship with your master, yet I'm not even allowed to go up?"Jordan, who usually showed warmth towards Anthony, now said with an indi
"You can go to see Lilac, but are you able to control yourself right now?" Calvin asked.Curtis paused for a moment, furrowing his brows, and turned to look at the people standing beside him.He glanced around, and saw they were all his closest relatives, especially the woman standing nearby.He pushed Calvin aside, went straight to Margot, and wrapped her in a hug. His voice sounded low and husky as he said, "Margot, Lilac is in danger. Shall we go look for her? If we wait any longer, we might not see her again."At that moment, Curtis' mind was focused solely on his daughter, not Tina. He wanted to see his daughter.Margot also saw it. There was only a name on the paper charm. It was their daughter's name.But how did Curtis know she was in danger?He was even so eager to go find her that he didn't mention Tina any more."Alright. I'll go with you to find her," Margot replied as she hugged him while looking at Lena.It seems like he wanted to understand why his daughter's na
Anthony knew that there was nothing stopping Margot from coming to the hospital. So, he agreed to her request.As soon as Margot hung up the phone, she quickly came up with an excuse to ask her in-laws to help take care of Louis. Then, together with Lena, she rushed to the hospital.When the two of them arrived, Curtis was still under the influence of his painkillers. He was still lying in bed, unconscious.Margot walked over to the bedside to check on Curtis, making sure he was alright, before turning her attention back to her older brothers."Did Branden actually cure him? You were only gone for such a short while, and now you're back," Margot said.Lena, who stood nearby, was also quite curious.Technically, Anthony shouldn't have been back so soon. So what he meant was that Branden predicted what was going to happen and had Jordan wait for Anthony at the foot of the mountain?Anthony approached Lena and said, "Branden is aware of Curtis' situation. He specifically arranged f
Due to his uncertainty, Anthony spoke vaguely and didn't dare to tell Margot. He didn't want to get her hopes up for nothing.Anthony hurriedly took out the paper charm Jordan gave him. As he looked at it, he said, "Branden knew I was going to find him, so he had his apprentice wait for me at the foot of the mountain. He wanted me to give this to Curtis. Once Curtis sees it, he will go to find Branden, which means Branden is definitely able to solve it. When will the painkillers wear off?"Calvin glanced at the time and said, "In two hours. Are you sure? Can Branden really cure him?""I'm 80% sure. Otherwise, he wouldn't make Curtis meet him.""Curtis would lose control without Margot's blood. I couldn't stop him, so I had to give him a sedative. How can he meet Branden when he's not in his right mind?"Calvin looked very worried. He was really afraid of being forced into a situation where Margot had to make a sacrifice again.Anthony said, "In that case, we'll have to let Marg