Anthony said, "I figured you might be bored alone, so I prepared for everything."Margot walked around the entire villa. Other than the traveling inconvenience, it was indeed very suitable for living.The vast expanse of grassland surrounding the land was perfect for children to play on. The sea, beach, and coconut grove were also nearby. She would love to live in such beautiful surroundings."I'll settle down here then, but…" Margot said before turning to smile demurely at Anthony.Anthony frowned as he looked at her sly gaze.He took the initiative and asked, "You're afraid to be alone, aren't you?"Margot replied, "How did you know?"It was mainly because this was her first time traveling far from home, and she was unfamiliar with the surroundings.Margot had placed all her trust in Anthony, whom she had not known for long but was diligently helping her out.Perhaps he should follow through and help her out to the end.Anthony said, "I'll stay here with you for a while. I
Curtis lost it after Margot disappeared for a month.He locked himself in his room and desperately took sleeping pills. He wanted to fall asleep.However, his mind was filled with Margot's face as soon as he shut his eyes. He couldn't find any rest.Curtis missed her so much he was going mad.Doris couldn't open the door to his room. She then called for a cab to the Crosby residence to get some help.Other than Martin, almost everyone else in the Crosby family left to help. When they rushed to the Royal Villa, Curtis was out cold due to overdosing on sleeping pills.His entire family rushed him to the hospital for resuscitation.Curtis was in a daze when he regained consciousness in the hospital.He muttered, "Margot… Margot…"The elders of the Crosby family surrounded Curtis at his hospital bed.They saw the way he was emaciated to the point of becoming unrecognizable in just a month's time. He was even muttering gibberish to himself. They felt heartbroken.Linda Curtis, hi
Ashley felt heartbroken as she pushed him down and said, "Don't be like this, Curtis. Margot has already left. She didn't want to be with you. That's why she aborted your child. She never actually loved you."Curtis was speechless. It wasn't like how Ashley said.He looked up at her and listlessly held onto her while explaining, "It's not like that, Mom. I was the one who drove her away, and I was also the one who secretly got her pregnant. She never stopped loving me. She thought that I had cheated on her."That's why I have to find her and explain that I did not cheat on her and never had children with another woman. Perhaps she will come back after I explain to her."Upon thinking so, Curtis ignored Ashley's obstruction. He tugged the IV patch down and forcibly got off the bed.Ashley said, "Please don't do this, Curt. You just got resuscitated from overdosing on sleeping pills. Please don't risk your life again, okay?""I'm fine," Curtis replied as he pushed Ashley away with
Margot was just about to fall asleep on one of the islands of Emeria. Suddenly, she felt as if something rattled within her heart.A flash of searing pain made her sit up. Her breathing became irregular as the discomfort grew.She couldn't ease the discomfort despite waiting it out. She then got up to get herself some water.Anthony might have heard her as he got up to knock on her door.He asked, "Are you alright, Margot?"Margot pressed on her chest as she went to open the door.She replied in discomfort, "Do you have any medicine for heartache? I don't know why, but I suddenly felt uncomfortable. I can't catch my breath.""What happened?" Anthony asked as he hurried her back to her room and sat her down. He then took her wrist over to check her pulse.Margot frowned while looking at him as she asked, "You know how to check pulses?"Anthony replied, "I know a little."He looked solemn after checking her pulse and asked, "Why is your heart beating so fast? You don't have any
Anthony woke up early the next morning to prepare breakfast. He then went to knock on Margot's room.He asked, "Are you awake, Margot?"Margot was washing up in the washroom.Her mouth was full of toothpaste foam as she replied inarticulately, "Yeah, I'm awake now."Anthony opened the door and saw that she was washing up.He asked with concern, "Are you feeling better now? Is your chest still hurting?"Margot smiled and said, "I'm feeling better today, but it's still somewhat stuffy."Anthony replied, "You should head down for breakfast after you wash up. After breakfast, you can get some fresh air outside.""Alright."Margot went downstairs after she finished washing up. She felt a little embarrassed when she saw that Anthony had already prepared breakfast.She said, "I'm sorry. I slept late last night and didn't get up to prepare breakfast."Anthony scooped some oatmeal for her. His lips were pursed as he looked at her with a solemn expression.He asked, "Can I tell you s
Curtis lay on the hospital bed in Amberville. His body was covered in tubes.He had an oxygen mask over his sunken and pale face. Beside him, the electrocardiogram ran irregularly. It was as if it might turn into a flat line anytime, announcing his death.Every member of the Curtis family was in the hospital ward. Martin's hand, which held a walking stick, trembled badly.He shouted angrily, "From today onward, Margot can never step foot into the Crosby residence anymore. As long as I'm still alive, she could never get back together with Curtis!"All of his daughters were choking with sobs beside him.They said, "Why are you saying this now, Dad? Margot is gone. Curt only became like this because he couldn't find her!""Perhaps Margot never loved Curt. She also didn't want to step foot into our house anymore.""Margot is such an ingrate! We treated her so well. What else was she not satisfied with? How could she hurt Curt like this?""I'll skin her alive if I were to see her ag
Lilac immediately hung her head low.She replied with a soft voice, "Daddy said I should listen to Mommy when he's not home. I need to take care of Mommy."Margot said, "But you shouldn't use the stove for food. Don't forget that you're just a three-year-old! How would a three-year-old know how to prepare food?"Lilac said, "But I just know how to!"She jumped down from Margot's embrace and ran to pull a chair out.She gestured at it and said, "Hurry and sit, Mommy! Daddy will come pick us up after breakfast!"Helpless, Margot sat down and pulled Lilac into her lap. Margot then started feeding her some food.However, Lilac quickly waved a hand and rejected it. "I can sit beside you and eat on my own, Mommy!"Margot replied, "No, I want to feed you. You're just three. You still need Mommy to take care of you, okay?"Lilac said, "But I'm already three! Sunny is just two, and he could go to the seaside to catch fish for his daddy and mommy on his own!"Margot was speechless and
The three of them boarded the cruise ship back to the city center after breakfast.Anthony had arranged for lodging at the capital of Emeria, Helio City. It was near the Morris and the Evans residence.In the past four years, Margot had not left the island for two. The first year, Margot was pregnant and couldn't travel by sea, and the following year, she had to nurse Lilac.However, Anthony had taught her many things in those two years.Additionally, there was no longer news of the search for Margot in Amberville, so Anthony willingly stayed on the island to help her take care of Lilac.He let Margot travel across the sea to help him deal with his business and to train her courage as well.Of course, Anthony would send his men to secretly protect her every time she went across the sea.Margot did not disappoint him. The business that he had entrusted to her was now blooming. She could handle it on her own, even if he wasn't there.Margot had even opened a few jewelry stores on
After the dinner party ended, Calvin saw off all his family and friends. Thinking about how Margot and Curtis would be leaving with the kids tomorrow, and Anthony would also be leaving with Lena following along.No matter what, he needed to get Frederick out of the room to join everyone and have a conversation.Frederick didn’t pretend to be asleep this time; he leaned against the headboard with a serious expression on his face.When he saw Calvin, he didn't say anything.Calvin pulled over a nearby wheelchair, walked up, and stood by Frederick's side."Dad, let me take you downstairs so you can sit with everyone and have a nice chat."Frederick maintained a stern expression and refused."I'm not going. Do you think losing a leg isn't embarrassing enough for me? You really want everyone to watch me get laughed at?"He wouldn't be able to leave the room until his prosthetic was properly fitted.Calvin was a bit upset, saying, "Everyone downstairs is your children, daughter-in-l
Margot felt oddly uncomfortable when hearing him call her that.She then stopped thinking to get some rest.For the next few days, they stayed at the postnatal care center with Natalie until she finished her postpartum recovery period.The day Natalie finished her postpartum period, all the family members of the Morris family gathered.Everyone was holding gifts for the two children and stood in a neat line at the entrance of the Morris residence, waiting for Calvin to bring them home.When Calvin's car, carrying his wife and children, pulled up at the gate of their home, family members rushed out, eager to see the two little ones.The child was in the nanny's arms, so everyone was gathered around her.However, a few of the older individuals noticed Calvin helping Natalie out of the car and approached them to say hello.Natalie knew that everyone in the family was very happy about having a baby girl in their future.She just wasn't expecting them to be this enthusiastic; every
Listening to what Lena said, Margot felt very ashamed.Such a considerate and empathetic young woman, who always thought of others, found herself with no place at all in this country.At that moment, she truly felt her father was being so cruel.A father so cold and heartless… Once she left, she shouldn't come back."Margot, don't worry about me. I actually love having my freedom and being able to go out and have fun makes me happier than anyone else. So don't worry, I won’t overthink it. Who knows, maybe I’ll end up staying with you in Amberville for a long time in the future."After not hearing any response for a long time, Lena adjusted her mindset and spoke to her.She reassured her not to worry too much about it.Feeling troubled and upset over her situation, even opposing her father made no sense at all.She didn't need them to fall out with their father for her sake.Margot replied, "Alright, then we'll live together in Amberville from now on."This worked out just fin
The serene beauty of the moment was interrupted by the ringtone of a cell phone belonging to Anthony.Lena frowned as she reached into her pocket to pull out her cell phone.The call was from Margot, and he looked at the man who was shoveling manure, "Anthony, Margot is calling you."Anthony, while working with manure, didn't forget to plug his nostrils with tissue paper.He put down the bucket and looked at Lena, saying, "You take it, and ask her what she needs."Lena obediently accepted it.On the other end of the line, Margot asked, "Anthony, where are you now?"Lena laughed and said, "How about we video call?"Upon hearing Lena's voice, Margot immediately became alert, reminding herself not to let her know that her father couldn't tolerate her in this matter.She composed herself and responded, "Sure, let's start the video call."Lena was switching the call to a video call.The camera focused on Anthony, who was spreading manure on a salad. Margot laughed."Did you see
"Dad, when Lena leaves, that's when I'll leave too. I hope that after I'm gone, you'll always remain in a position of power and authority, with influence and status accompanying you, making you the greatest general Emeria has ever seen."A single tear streamed down her cheek as Margot turned around, wanting to leave immediately.Frederick felt a tightening in his chest and called out while watching his daughter walk away."Are you trying to disown me as your father? Do you want to do what Anthony did, and cut ties with me?"Margot stopped in her tracks and said, "Lena saved both Curtis and me, and if you can't accept her and insist on separating her from the one she loves, then I'll have no choice but to leave with her.""I see you're just like Anthony; you both want to push me to despair and ruin everything I've worked so hard to build for our family, letting it all be destroyed by that person. Why can't you think about Dad for a moment?"Frederick learned about his daughter's d
So was it really like what Frederick said?The Branden they knew was not the same Branden their father knew?But that was okay too. Margot redirected the conversation back to her father.When she mentioned Branden, she meant that Branden strongly supported Lena being with Anthony. If Lena posed any threat to their family, Branden would definitely be able to foresee it.Why would he support the two of them being together?Frederick wouldn't listen at all and waved his hand dismissively."I've already told you, the Branden who helped me out a lot isn't the same Branden as now. I don't know if this Branden has the same abilities, and who's to say whether he has ulterior motives?""Dad."Margot was at a loss for words.She thought that her dad was such a stubborn old man. She just couldn't seem to get through to him."Margot, don't try to persuade Dad anymore; anyhow, Lena and Anthony must be separated.""Do you really have to do it this way?"Margot was upset and stood up, loo
Frederick was well aware of what his daughter wanted to discuss with him.Before his daughter could say anything, he quickly offered an excuse, saying:"Let's discuss it another day. Dad isn't feeling well right now."He put the fork down and stopped eating.Margot sat still and insisted, "Dad, I heard that you used to know Branden?"Frederick paused for a moment upon hearing the name Branden.He stared intently at his daughter and asked, "You know him? What's going on? Did you find him? Has little Lilac been brought back?""We found him, but we didn't bring Lilac back with us. We decided to let her stay by Branden's side.""What are you doing having such a young child follow him around?"Frederick was somewhat puzzled by the actions of his daughter and son-in-law.That was their biological daughter, after all.Would they be willing to part with their own daughter?Margot explained, "We let her stay to learn from Branden; don't you think Branden is very talented?""Branden
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