When Margot noticed the man hadn't realized she was awake, she quickly got out of bed and gingerly walked toward the door barefoot.However, when she tried to turn the knob, she realized the door wouldn't budge.She was somewhat annoyed.Upon casting another glance at the man on the balcony, Margot truly did not anticipate that, four years later, they would reunite under such unforeseen circumstances.How did he manage to find her?Could Royce or Natalie have exposed her whereabouts?No matter who expressed it, Margot was certain that he wouldn't be willing to set her free, not even after four years had passed. Seated on the bed, she felt a surge of worry. If Lilac couldn't catch sight of her, tears were inevitable.At that moment, the man on the balcony slowly turned around.As the sorrowful gaze from his eyes met Margot's, and he registered her awakening, the furrowed lines on his forehead finally relaxed, and he promptly strode into the room.He walked straight up to Marg
Curtis, impeccably dressed, carried a tray of food to the bedside. Observing Margot bury her head under the blanket, he set the tray down, leaned over, and unveiled her head.Afterward, he bent down and kissed her on the forehead, his eyes filled with mirth."Get up and have something to eat. I'll feed you."Margot recoiled from his touch with disgust. After that, she pulled the blanket over herself again, choosing to ignore him.Curtis noted her behavior but appeared unfazed by it. He sat beside her and said, "You can eat after you've had some rest then."After setting the food aside, he contemplated how long it had been since he had proper sleep. Therefore, he removed his shoes, climbed into the bed, and slipped under the blanket with her. Margot, sensing his impending touch, instinctively curled up at the head of the bed, tightly hugging herself. Curtis was displeased by her resistance. He frowned and questioned, "Are you afraid of me?"Margot avoided his gaze, keeping her
Exhausted, Curtis dismissed the injury on his arm, too fatigued to be concerned. After that, he held Margot firmly in his arms and insisted she sleep with him.Margot initially resisted but succumbed to overwhelming fatigue, realizing further struggle was futile. Besides, she had already reached her limit. Moreover, she still had something to live for in this world. She had to live on.In time, the weariness overcame her, and she slipped into sleep, unaware. Curtis, sensing Margot's stillness, nestled his head against her neck, holding her tightly as if seeking solace from his insecurities. Margot remained unresponsive, and eventually, Curtis, too, succumbed to sleep.…Meanwhile, Anthony rushed back to Hexa Villa and watched the surveillance footage of Margot being taken away.He was so enraged that he nearly threw the computer. Afterward, he angrily scolded the household staff in the villa.Natalie, who was standing nearby, was frightened by Anthony's outburst.He was a ma
Curtis immediately sat up when he heard that Margot was hungry. Feeling guilty, he apologized, "I'm sorry for oversleeping. I forgot you hadn't eaten," while buttoning his shirt, pulling up his pants, and buckling his belt. He smiled and pinched her cheeks. "You must be really hungry, right?"Margot, pursing her lips, sidestepped his touch without a word. Curtis sensed her resistance but didn't dwell on it, promptly proceeding to freshen up.Afterward, he reached out, took her hand, and guided her out of the room. Margot no longer resisted. She intended to feign obedience until she could devise a plan.An extravagant spread adorned the 16-foot-long dining table in the opulent dining room. Curtis, acting like a gentleman, pulled out a chair for Margot, waited for her to sit, and then joined her. He served her some food and watched her as she ate.Margot was indeed hungry. She paid no attention to Curtis and simply focused on eating. After eating and drinking her fill, she finall
Margot stopped walking and pulled away from Curtis' hand.Curtis looked at her and asked, "What's wrong, Margot?"She met his gaze and asked, "Do you really intend to keep me here forever?"Curtis raised his brow slightly and gave a faint smile. He then stood up and cupped Margot's face, gazing deeply into her eyes. "Isn't it wonder to live here with me for the rest of our lives?""Don't you have work to attend to?" Margot asked, her expression unchanged. Curtis smiled wryly and said, "Work is nothing compared to having you by my side. Margot, you're my everything. I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay right here with you."In doing so, could she escape from him?Even if she tried to flee, he would pursue her. He'd follow her to the ends of the earth and for all eternity.Finally figuring out Curtis, Margot was at a loss for words. Curtis' behavior was increasingly paranoid and abnormal, approaching the brink of madness. A confrontation might worsen the situation.Meeting his g
What would happen to Lilac if she didn't leave here?Besides, to Margot, Curtis was rotten to the core. She would go crazy if she stayed with him.Not wanting to waste her time on him, Margot walked away. She returned to the hotel room and locked the door to prevent Curtis from getting close to her again. However, Curtis would get restless without her. Her absence would affect his appetite and sleep. As such, he kicked open the locked door with one swift kick. Entering the room, he discovered Margot seated on the bed. Consequently, he approached her and climbed onto the bed, seeking proximity to her.Margot regarded him with a cold stare, making no effort to avoid him. Given his ability to kick open doors, her resistance seemed futile now.Fortunately, Curtis merely rested his head on her shoulder and didn't do anything else. He said, "I won't force you, but please don't push me away. Let me hold you while you sleep or simply lay beside you."Curtis found contentment in her p
In the past, Margot had been indifferent to such matters, but now she had a daughter. The adorable and intelligent little girl couldn't be left without a mother, destined to face the fate of orphanhood as Margot once had. Her determination to return to Lilac grew stronger."Here," Curtis said, cutting the fruit and offering it to her.Margot, lost in her thoughts, stared at him in a daze, momentarily distracted.Curtis smiled as he brought his handsome face close to hers. He sounded particularly gentle when he asked, "What are you thinking about, Margot?"Regaining her composure, Margot ate the fruit he offered. "I suddenly feel a bit sleepy, so I'll head to bed first."With that, she rose and went to bed, Curtis following suit, leaving the knife and fruit behind. He held her tightly and accompanied her to sleep.However, Margot couldn't truly rest. She patiently waited for Curtis to fall asleep, intending to seize the opportunity then.However, Curtis couldn't succumb to sleep.
Margot shifted her gaze from Curtis to her own hand, which held the knife against his chest.There was a moment when she really wanted to stab him. However, even if she had stabbed him, he probably still wouldn't let her go. Realizing the futility of violence, she decided to forgo hurting him. Margot withdrew her hand and tossed the knife aside.Curtis, observing her every move, felt a slight comfort within. He tightly held her hand and peered into her eyes. "You can't bear to let me die, can you? I still have a place in your heart, right?"Margot, with an emotionless expression, responded, "It's not reluctance. I just want to live an untainted life with the most important person in my life."Besides, murder was against the law. So how could she just break it?"I knew it. I still hold an important place in your heart!"Curtis was convinced that he was the most important person in her life. He knelt before her and reached out to embrace her, burying his head in her arms.Margot