Wendy realized that someone had entered the house and quickly turned around.When she saw that it was Margot, she hastily got up and stood there helplessly.Margot walked into the villa and glanced around the interior of the villa. She had a calm expression despite her heart being in turmoil.She walked into the living room and directed her icy gaze toward Wendy. She went over wordlessly and gave her a slap across her face.Wendy was shocked as she cupped her slapped cheek. She dared not say a word despite panicking. Margot asked her, "Do you know why I hit you?"Wendy lowered her head and said nothing. She knew for a fact that Curtis dearly treasured Margot. He would kill her if she hurt Margot.Wendy would rather endure this humiliation than disrespect Margot."How long have you been living here?" Margot asked when Wendy remained silent.Margot had asked the property management earlier and got to know that the property was under Curtis' name. So, there was no doubt that Cur
After Wendy finished eating, she continued to jump around in the room until she got rid of her baby.When she felt fluid seeping out from her body, she did not notify Curtis. Instead, she dialed the emergency number herself.…Margot went back home. She walked into her own room and stood in front of the bed. She finally understood why Curtis suddenly changed their bed.He must've had sex with Wendy on their old bed then, right?Did it happen during the time Margot fought with Curtis, and she stayed in the dormitory? It was likely so.Margot found it strange that she didn't lose her temper this time. She had even suppressed the urge to question him right away.It was as if everything was already the truth, and there was no need for her to verify with him anymore.Margot walked back to the living room and sat down on the couch. She found it scary that she became so quiet. She neither threw a tantrum nor settled scores with Curtis.Was she giving up on him now?Didn't Margot act
Margot did not throw a tantrum upon learning about Wendy. However, Curtis couldn't shake the feeling that her calm and understanding demeanor was out of the ordinary. He recalled that her composed attitude had always been a precursor to her departure.Curtis hugged her tightly and murmured, "Don't be like this, Margot. I know it's my fault. You can cry, you can hit me or scold me, you can even throw a tantrum at me. But just don't leave me, okay?"Margot stayed in his embrace. She slowly realized that her heart did not hurt as much anymore. Perhaps she was already feeling numb. That was fine too.She smiled before pushing him away and locking eyes with him. Then, she said, "Don't blame yourself too much. Wendy told me that you mistook her for me when you were drunk. That means you still have feelings for me."She smiled forlornly before continuing, "I also understand that you're worried that she might not be able to conceive after getting an abortion. I really don't blame you. Wh
Margot smiled softly, concealing the disgust within her heart. Despite distancing herself from him, she maintained a pleasant expression. "I forgive you. You don't have to keep apologizing to me."Observing her continued indifference, Curtis felt an even deeper ache in his heart. Nevertheless, he drew her into his embrace once more, uttering, "Give me a little more time. I'll find out the truth."Margot maintained her silence, grappling with a multitude of questions racing through her mind.What did he mean by that?What exactly was the truth?Was there something more to it when he slept with Wendy?Wendy was already pregnant with his child, and they were even planning to give birth to it.Curtis even gave her a villa to ensure proper prenatal care during her pregnancy. Could all of this be fake?Since that was the case, he no longer needed the baby in her belly, right? Finally understanding what she needed to do, Margot said, "Curtis, I'm really sleepy. Can you please let me r
Curtis glanced at the snake cellar, noticing a figure beneath the pile of snakes.Surprised, he turned to Margot beside him and questioned, "Margot, what's going on? Did you come all this way just to see this?""Don't you think it's a beautiful sight to behold?"Margot skillfully evaded his question.Curtis frowned. "What's there to see? There's a dead person in there, right?"Curtis couldn't help but wonder if Margot truly enjoyed looking at such a gruesome and terrifying scene. He couldn't make sense of it. Margot chuckled and said, "What's there to see in a dead person? You need to think outside the box! Close your eyes, and I'll give you a surprise right now."Curtis gazed at her, his expression solemn.Margot paid him no mind and raised her hand to gesture to the bodyguards. The bodyguard nearby caught on and immediately used an object to lure all those snakes away into the darkness.Afterward, the bodyguard forcefully roused Tammy.Tammy slowly regained consciousness a
Tammy quickly defended herself. "Curt, I'm such a timid person, so how could I possibly try to kill someone? I love children so much, so how could I have caused her miscarriage? She doesn't know what she's talking about!"She cried and shouted desperately, hoping to evoke even a little pity from Curtis.Curtis, who had finally discovered the truth, glared at Tammy with bloodshot eyes.Tammy orchestrated everything? How could she?Curtis felt angry as he looked at Tammy, realizing she was no longer the person she used to be."I should have realized long ago that you had something to do with Margot's incident by the river. Unfortunately, Margot neither remembered you nor me when she regained consciousness."Tammy, there was a time when I felt indebted to you and wanted to make things right. Never did I imagine you could be so cruel, causing the death of my unborn child and almost getting Margot killed as well, " said Curtis with his fists clenched.Curtis' veins bulged on his fore
Once they got home, Margot acted as if nothing had happened. She ate and drank when needed, living a carefree and worry-free life.On the contrary, it was Curtis who was always on edge. Fearful that Margot might unexpectedly leave him or take drastic measures, he was constantly apprehensive.During dinner, Margot smiled and remarked, "You don't have to keep an eye on me round the clock. I know many women would love to be your wife, and I feel luckier than all of them. So, I'll cherish this good fortune of mine."The implication was clear—she had no intention of leaving him, and he need not worry. Curtis served her some food, evidently feeling somewhat guilty. "I was just worried that something might happen to you.""Tammy is the only one who would consider harming me. No one else would dare touch me. Now that she's in our hands, you have nothing to worry about."Curtis remained silent."Curtis, I have chosen to forgive you and trust you. I hope you will do the same and not doub
Margot was very clear-cut about such matters.Anthony said nothing else and ended the call. Margot knew that Curtis had upheld his promise over the past couple of days and hadn't sent anyone to keep an eye on her.She spent some money to get in touch with a doctor and nurse from a local hospital near her university and arranged for an abortion surgery.…Meanwhile, Chester walked into the president's office at Regal Enterprises and reported, "Mr. Crosby, Wendy insists on seeing you. She refuses to speak until she does."Curtis frowned and said, "If she refuses to speak, give her a good beating.""We've already beaten her, but she would rather endure the pain than say anything. She insists that she won't disclose the truth of that night unless you show up."Curtis was running out of patience. With a cold demeanor, he followed Chester to where Wendy was being held—the basement of a villa in an undisclosed location, dimly lit and damp.Curtis arrived to find Wendy confined in a
Calvin made sure his father was settled in comfortably, with a doctor on hand to provide close care, and then he returned to the maternity center.Margot was cradling Natalie's baby daughter and feeding her, while Curtis was nearby holding his own little one.Natalie was also holding her own son in her arms.They saw Calvin had returned and asked, "What's going on?"Calvin looked unwell.He walked over, took his son from his wife's arms, and sat down next to her."Dad is a bit stubborn and hard to reason with.""What doesn't make sense? Is he still thinking about bringing that village woman into the house?" Curtis asked.Calvin shook his head and said, "No, it's about Lena. He's given an ultimatum: either Lena breaks up with Anthony, or she leaves Emeria and never returns, or he will target her…"Calvin couldn't bring himself to say that cruel word.He felt that their gratitude toward Lena was something that couldn't be conveyed with just a few words.Frederick, however, wan
"I love you so much and I can't live without you."If his father truly intended to completely eliminate Lena, he would have to be ruthless and take action against his father.Perhaps by hypnotizing him to forget everything, they would finally find peace.Lena felt very satisfied upon hearing Anthony's response.She continued to smile, gently touching his handsome face, and asked, "Are you willing to do anything for me? Even if it means being abandoned by everyone and giving up everything that rightfully belongs to you."Anthony was also looking at her, his eyes full of deep affection for her.He propped himself up and gave her a firm peck on the lips, nodding in response."Yes, for you, I can give up anything and do without everything."He had made great efforts to climb Mt. Floust and beg for this amazing woman from Branden. How could he abandon her just because of a few words from his father?In his lifetime, Anthony was determined to pursue Lena no matter what.Even if his
Anthony stopped worrying about family matters. After packing his things, he headed to the Royal Residences to find Lena, bringing her favorite street food; tacos. Lena had been waiting at the gate. When she saw Anthony step out of the car, she quickly ran up to him and took the steaming hot tacos from his hands. She took a bite, smiled at him, and said, "Having a fiance is great, whatever I want to eat, he will deliver it in no time."Anthony went to the trunk to retrieve his suitcase. Lena was puzzled as she watched him carry it over. "We're only going for a day. Why did you bring a suitcase?"Anthony gazed at the woman beside him and raised his hand to gently pat her head, his expression tinged with melancholy. "I want to take you away for a few days. We can go anywhere you want, you can pick the place."Lena frowned. "Do you mean going on a trip?""Mhmm." Anthony took her hand while he walked and pulled the suitcase toward the main gate. Lena wasn't foolish, she could tell
"I can't live without Lena in this lifetime. Wherever she is, that's where I'll be. If she's gone, I won't continue living either. If you don't believe me, Dad, you can try sending someone to harm her.""Insolent fool." Frederick was enraged again. As his breath caught his chest, he struggled with the pain searing through him. The next moment, he spat out a mouthful of blood. Calvin hurridly forward to support him and he saw that blood was staining his father's bed. He quickly looked toward Anthony and said, "Anthony, come here! Dad had a fit from his rage. Help him catch his breath."Since Anthony knew medicine, Calvin hoped that he could help stabilize their father. However, Anthony stood still. He watched as his father, breathless, and on the verge of collapse. For a brief moment, he truly felt like letting go and doing nothing. However, due to fililal duty, he couldn't just stand by indifferently and watch his father in such a state, so he reluctantly stepped forward to hel
"Anthony, listen to me carefully. End things with her immediately. Not only that, but you must send her away. She must not step foot in Emeria ever again. If she does, don't blame me for taking her life.""Dad." Calvin hurriedly said, "Aren't you going too far? What exactly has Lena done to make you so wary of her? She's just a girl in her early twenties.""You shut up."Frederick snapped at Calvin, his anger surging as he shouted, "I entrusted the family to you when I wasn't around, and this is how you manage it? You couldn't even take care of your mother. What else can I possibly rely on you for? Hand over the military seal to me. From now on, do whatever you want, but this family is back under my control."Calvin froze as he stared at his father in disbelief. In that moment, he felt as if he no longer recongized the man before him. This wasn't the father who had once taught them so many life lessons, who had guided them with reason and wisdom. Anthony stood at the side and he
Margot explained, "I heard there used to be a rumor that Yelena's existence would lead to the downfall of the Morris family. I only know about it because Grandma mentioned it, but it's obviously just a baseless rumor. Lena has been nothing but kind to us, how could she possibly…"She couldn't believe in such rumors.Lena, despite her remarkable skills, was kind-hearted; she was always saving lives and helping others. She had also done a lot for their family. If not for Lena, Curtis' heart condition might not have improved, and Margot might still be bedridden. No matter what, they would stand by Lena's side. "What a ridiculous rumor." Natialie found it amusing. "We all know what kind of person Lena is. How could a woman like her cause the downfall of our entire family? It's simply impossible. How could Dad be so irrational and get upset over something like this?"Maybe he just called Calvin back to ask about the situation. It probably won't be anything serious."Margot tried
"What do you mean they can't be separated? If Lena is really that girl from Evans family, she cannot be with Anthony," Frederick said furiously while clutching his chest to steady his emotions. "Get Anthony back here immediately. As long as I'm still breathing, I will never agree to this. Not only that, but Yelena should not even be alive. Ask Calvin to return now!"He hadn't expected the girl rumored to destroy the Morris family would still be alive. How could she still be alive? Daniel stood still, trying to reason with him again. "Dad, can you stop being so unreasonable? Lena and Anthony are already engaged. If you step in now and cause chaos, no one in the family will have any peace."How could their father have changed so much since coming back?He used to be so reasonable, always teaching them principles of life and he would remind them that whoever inherited the military seal must priortitze the well-being of the people of Emeria. Now, it seemed like he had forgotten al
Frederick initially wasn't very interested in chatting with the viscountess.As soon as the viscountess mentioned her younger sister's marriage to his son, he immediately interrupted."Wait a minute, what are you talking about? Your sister? You have a sister?"The viscountess smiled and said, "Yes, has my younger sister's relationship with your third son not been mentioned to you by them yet?"Frederick knew that Pamela was referring to Anthony.But wasn't Anthony's girlfriend Lena?Frederick said that he still didn't quite understand some parts."Are you sure you haven't got it wrong? Anthony's girlfriend is actually that girl named Lena. What does she have to do with your little sister?"Pamela laughed and explained, "Did they really not tell you? So you don't know that Lena is my younger sister, Yelena Evans?"What was Anthony doing?Why didn't he inform his own father about such a big matter?Or could it be that there wasn't enough time?Frederick was stunned.Lena was
Frederick glared at his son, who was looking at him. "What, didn't you hear what I said?"Anthony said in a calm voice, "Got it.""How is she doing now? Where have you arranged for her to be?""Dad, don't worry, she's doing fine," Anthony continued measuring."It better be this way, because if you dare do anything to my people, you're not going to have a good time either."Frederick was stubborn. After eating a bit and losing his appetite, he put the bowls back.Seeing his son moving sluggishly, he couldn't help but impatiently snap at him, "Hurry up and get the prosthetic done for me. I'm only giving you three days. Can you do it?"Anthony put away the tape measure, feeling a bit impatient."Dad, for just three days, you might as well use a walking stick instead of getting a prosthetic. Can my prosthetic even compare to an ordinary one?"Frederick was really frustrated and smacked him on the arm."What kind of prosthetic do you have, and how long does it take?""My prosthet