Margot shook her head. She said, "I'm not sleepy. If you're tired, you can go to sleep first.""Then I'm not sleepy either."Curtis looked down at her and asked, "What are you thinking about?""Nothing much."Ye Che tilted his head. He smiled with narrowed eyes, and lifted his hand to pinch her delicate face."I can still see through you. Tell me, what are you thinking?"Even after four years, Margot's face still felt irresistible to touch.Sometimes Curtis wondered, "how can someone be so endearing and lovely?"She was like this, and so was their little daughter. He was content to have them both in his life.Margot glanced at his actions and pouted. "Why do you always like to pinch my face?"This gesture had been his favorite since their marriage. Didn't he know it was quite painful?Curtis chuckled and leaned in. He rubbed his face against Margot's cheek, tenderly saying, "Because I love it. Margot, you are the most precious treasure of my life. Of course, our daughter too
In the middle of the night, Lilac suddenly woke up from her dream. She could feel her parents beside her, but she didn't call out to them or wake them up. Somehow, she found herself crawling out of the tent on her own. With small, careful steps guided by the bright moonlight, she moved toward the nearby wooden house. Lilac climbed the stairs, and noticed the two guard dogs lying beside the door. However, the dogs didn't bark at her presence; instead, they allowed her to push the door open and enter.Lena saw the child approaching and took her by the hand. She led her through the corridor to her master. Arriving at his side, Lena nodded respectfully and said, "Master, she has arrived."The white-haired man, Bronson, beckoned her over. Lena brought Lilac before him and then stood aside. Lilac, as if enchanted, stood obediently in front of Bronson. She wasn't scared at all of the ghostly figure before her. She just stared blankly.Bronson took Lilac's small hand and examined
Lena shook her head with a sigh, expressing resignation. Margot couldn't bear the thought of leaving her daughter to live an isolated life here. She turned to leave.Lena watched her retreating figure. She added, "The handsome man who came with you, he's plagued by a heart disease. He's destined to live only up to 36 years old. By calculation, he has only one year left. If you want him to live to his seventies or eighties like a normal person, then you should reconsider our offer." "My master merely wishes to take a brilliant child under his wing to inherit everything. You don't realize how powerful my master is. If he imparts all his knowledge to your daughter, consider it the fortune of your previous lifetimes."Margot stopped in her tracks. She was surprised that the girl knew about Curtis' condition and even stated outright that he would only live to 36. He was already 35; did this mean he had only one year left? Margot struggled to accept this reality.She turned back t
Curtis' subordinates began packing their belongings.Margot couldn't bear Curtis' stubbornness. She stood in front of him once more and said, "Don't be like this. They know your condition, which proves they can truly save you. Besides, it's not bad for me and Lilac to stay here. They can teach Lilac skills, which would be beneficial for her."She pleaded, "Curtis, please listen to me. If you and Anthony can be cured, it won't matter for me and Lilac to live here."The main point was that her and her daughter's stay could save Curtis. If he were to live only one more year, she couldn't accept it.Yet, Curtis' expression remained icy, his stance unwavering as he looked at Margot before him. "Margot, I've had enough of living without you for four years, let alone 17 years. I can't do it."He turned again towards the wooden house, scoffing coldly. "Some miracle doctor he is. I think it's all just a bluff. They want my daughter? Dream on."Curtis then descended the last two steps and
After breakfast, with everything packed, the group was ready to descend the mountain. However, Margot remained rooted in the courtyard, gazing at the wooden house, unwilling to leave. Curtis, carrying their daughter, walked back to take Margot's hand."Stop looking. Let's go."Curtis pulled her hand away, insisting, "Ye Che, let's give it a try.""Try what? We still have several sets of 17 years to spend. I told you, once we go back, I'll follow the doctors' treatment properly. I refuse to believe modern medical science is inferior to some rustic methods here. We need to trust science, understand?"Unable to sway him, Margot reluctantly agreed. Yet, as they took a few steps forward, the door of the wooden house creaked open. Margot instinctively stopped and turned back.Lena stood at the doorway, trying to persuade them once more, saying, "Have you thought it through? If you go back, you only have one year left, and the paralyzed man will remain so for life."Margot immediately
After descending from the mountain, getting in the car, and rushing back to the airport, Margot was still visibly preoccupied. She wasn't ready to give up yet. However, considering Curtis' adamance, she figured she might need to find a way to return with their daughter without his knowledge later."Daddy, I saw a strange person in the cave. His hair was even longer than Mommy's, all white, like a ghost," Lilac said innocently. She was sitting on Curtis' lap, playing with her doll.Curtis and Margot exchanged a glance before both turned their attention to their daughter."Lilac, where did you see this strange person?" Margot asked."In the house where that lady lives, there's a big, big cave inside. It's full of books, and among them, there was a strange person with long hair," Lilac explained.Margot was taken aback. "When did you go in there?""When Daddy and Mommy were asleep. It was when the moon was very bright that I went in by myself."Margot looked at Curtis and asked,
Curtis noticed something amiss in Gabriel's voice and asked, "What's wrong?""Nothing," Gabriel replied. "I just wanted to ask you about some things regarding that miracle doctor. Is he a man? How old is he? Does he have any acquaintances? Can you help me get in touch with him?"Curtis thought the person was formidable. It wasn't that he was unwilling to come forward, it was just a matter of whom they chose to honor.It was Gabriel who informed Curtis about the existence of that person; Gabriel should know more about him."I only heard about it from my teachers at the hospital before. I haven't met him, don't know him well, let alone whether he's a man or woman and how old.""Is your teacher acquainted with him?"Gabriel sighed and said, "My teacher passed away."Curtis fell silent.It seemed that there was no acquaintance to invite the miracle doctor, so Curtis could only find a child to send over to take a look."Curtis, did you come back from the countryside? Did you retu
Curtis realized it was a classic love triangle scenario. Calvin, with his formidable skills, was not someone many could defeat. Curtis sighed and shared his perspective, "If Natalie also has feelings for Calvin, then indeed, you can't really stop her. After all, you've been divorced for four years. But..."Gabriel's eyes widened, hopeful for some strategic advice. Ye Che continued, "You have a child together with Natalie. Start by winning over the child. If the kid likes you, Natalie is likely to side with the child too."This strategy had worked for Curtis himself, initially bonding with their child to mend the relationship with Margot. Of course, he was aware that Margot reconciling with him had as much to do with his illness as their child, but nevertheless, their reunion was genuine."I've considered that, so I sent someone to Cordonia. I plan to bring him here during his vacation. My concern is that he's nine years old now. He understands a lot, and I fear he might not acce