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
Considering his responsibility towards Margot and Anthony, Calvin felt compelled to return to Amberville and seek help from Margot. Margot, sitting beside him with a thermos, remained silent.She knew Natalie had confided her feelings for Calvin to her. But Margot suspected Natalie's reluctance to engage with Calvin involved more than just Gabriel—possibly the influence of the Morris family.Breaking her silence, she asked, "Can you ensure that your relationship with her won't face opposition from your parents?"Calvin glanced at his sister. The words "your parents'' struck a chord. They were obviously both of their parents, but in Margot's heart, she still refused to forgive them."I assure you that our parents won't interfere with my personal matters," he stated.Margot scoffed. "I remember the treatment I received when I first entered your house as Anthony's girlfriend. Calvin, Natalie's avoidance isn't solely because of Gabriel. Consider her broader concerns, including the M
Seeing that Curtis' attitude was still very firm, Margot had no choice but to give up. She only said, "You eat, I'm going to see Anthony."Curtis could clearly sense that Margot was somewhat upset. He did not try to keep her but watched as she left.Just as Margot arrived at the door of Anthony's hospital room, she encountered Calvin coming out. He greeted her and asked, "Shouldn't you have arrived at the hospital room earlier? Where have you been? But you're just in time, Anthony said he wanted to see you."Ye Shengsheng hummed nonchalantly and entered the room.Calvin stood at the door, watching Margot's retreating figure with a furrowed brow. Whom had she just brought food for? Did she have another friend staying in the hospital? Without overthinking, Calvin also entered the room.On the hospital bed, Anthony was still paralyzed. Except for his torso, his limbs were still immobile. Seeing Ye Shengsheng coming, he wanted to sit up but was powerless. He eventually laid back d