Lena placed the teapot aside and gestured toward a pile of potatoes nearby. "Hurry up and wash some of these. My master wants to eat braised potatoes today."Curtis responded with an "okay" and got up to continue working.While picking up potatoes, Lena suddenly squatted beside him again and asked hesitantly:"Actually…. Does Calvin have a wife and children?"Curtis didn't know what she meant and casually replied, "No."Upon hearing that there wasn't, Lena became even happier.She got up and skipped away happily, humming a tune.Feeling that Lena was very happy, Curtis looked up at her.It occurred to him belatedly, what did Lena mean by asking if Calvin had a wife and children?Was she interested in Calvin?It shouldn't be possible. Calvin was much older than Lena.He didn't think much about it. Curtis finished picking the potatoes, took them to the river to wash, and then brought them to Calvin.Calvin climbed halfway up the mountain and went to the stove to light a fire a
Inside the cave, Lena walked up to Bronson lazily. "Master, please wait a moment. Lunch will be ready soon."The man sat there year after year, his white hair covering his entire face.Even though the midday sunlight streamed in from the skylight, illuminating the entire cave, his appearance remained obscure.But at this moment, his voice was no longer as old, but instead hearty and deep, tinged with some displeasure."How long do you intend to entangle with those two men? I've told you, without that child, I won't save anyone."Lena's gaze flickered, and she frowned."Don't you often say that saving one life is of boundless beneficence?""That's for ordinary people. Those pampered young masters, even if I don't intervene, they still have a chance to survive."It just takes some effort and depends on timing.To unconditionally save some merchants who reek of money? They could dream on.Lena lowered her head, suddenly at a loss for what to do.Bronson snorted. "You defied my
Bronson explained, "I'm just afraid that you will be hurt."Lena couldn't understand what he was trying to imply.He asked, "Do you have feelings for Calvin?"At this, Lena blushed and avoided his gaze."If you think he's the one for you, I'll arrange your engagement to him. If he agrees, then I will do whatever they ask."Lena hesitated when she heard his proposal.He would have Calvin marry her?Could it be that everything Master did was for her own good?She wasn't sure if it was true.She hadn't even met Calvin when Master made things difficult for them before. Was he doing it all because he was afraid she would be taken advantage of?Bronson continued despite Lena's confusion, "Don't say another word. Go ask Calvin yourself. If he is willing to marry you, then so be it."Of course, the child must take me as his master. He does not need to stay by my side for 17 years, but he shall take my medicine."The poison has a limited effect, and it activates once a year. In othe
She didn't want to go against her master's wishes.Calvin glanced at Lena, certain that she wasn't joking.No wonder Curtis seemed a bit off during the first few days. It turned out that he was sick. But was it fair for Calvin to marry someone he wasn't into just for Curtis' sake?If he married someone else, then what about Natalie?Calvin was about to refuse but Lena immediately added, "And also, think about the woman who came with you earlier, Margot. Her health isn't good, and she can no longer bear children."Lena summoned up her courage and continued, "If you marry me, my master will give her medicine so she can have children in the future."Perhaps, she was also a bit selfish for wanting to be with this man.Although they shared no feelings and didn't understand each other, didn't marriages used to be arranged by parents and matchmakers?Many couples in historical times got married without meeting each other beforehand. She believed that they would gradually develop feeli
Curtis returned for dinner and noticed Calvin leaving. Seeing his pale complexion, he asked, "Where are you going? Is the meal not ready?"Calvin stopped in his tracks. He turned back to stare at Curtis expressionlessly. "Do you have heart failure?"Curtis didn't deny it. "Yes.""How long longer can you live?""I don't know.""Why don't you seek medical treatment instead of coming to the countryside to find this miracle doctor?"Perhaps modern technology could cure Curtis' illness. He wouldn't have to sacrifice his marriage then.Curtis shook his head. "I couldn't find a suitable heart. I've cooperated with the doctors for treatment, but it hasn't been effective.""So you came to find the miracle doctor for this reason?""Yes."Calvin fell silent. He saw no reason to resist the miracle doctor's request for his sister. What about Natalie?He felt a stab of sadness and shame as he thought about her."What's wrong?" Curtis noticed his bad complexion and asked."It's nothing.
Margot and Natalie climbed the mountain for two hours and finally reached halfway up the mountain.They found a rock to sit on and rest.It was evening. The sun was setting in the west, and the afterglow spilled across the sky. It dyed the clouds hanging in the air red and created a stunning sight.Margot couldn't help but take a few photos with her phone.She asked, "Isn't this place beautiful?"Natalie nodded. "I always thought I could only see the sunset glow on the mountaintop or by the sea. I didn't expect to see it here either. Coupled with the peaks and ridges on the opposite side, it looks just like a painting."Margot said, "Last time we came, it was raining. When we woke up in the morning, the peaks on the opposite side were covered in mist, just like an ink painting. It was beautiful."She felt the air here was good. If they had a house here, they could come for a vacation and escape the summer heat every year, which would be great.Natalie looked at the time on her
Natalie asserted confidently.Margot knew it was Curtis, but she was unwilling to believe it.She even felt he wasn't good enough for her. Of course, that was a joke.She suppressed her laughter and turned to face the "cowherd", awkwardly saying, "Uh... Are you feeling better now?"Curtis' expression had already darkened.In the previous second, he was thinking how embarrassing it was for Margot to see him like this. He wished he could find a hole to hide in.But she had already seen him. Would she be disappointed seeing him like this?She would probably think that he wasn't good enough for her anymore.Curtis, who was insecure, felt that he wasn't worthy of her now.To salvage his pride, he maintained a composed and still handsome face while asking coldly, "What are you doing here?"Margot didn't expect Curtis' attitude to still be so cold.She said, "We came to see what you're doing here and why you haven't returned for so long.""Didn't I make it clear to you before? Who
Curtis' attitude truly chilled Margot's heart. However, when she thought that he might have persuaded the miracle doctor and didn't want her to bring her daughter for fear of the doctor changing his decision, she could only choose to understand him.After all, she knew him well. If he didn't have a reason, he wouldn't treat her like this.Curtis didn't want to face them, so he turned his back on them. "Calvin doesn't want to see her either. I advise you not to make yourselves unhappy. If you take another step forward, you'll regret it."He was afraid that he would soften if he looked at her again. He then led the cow away. "Don't follow me anymore. I'll let Calvin come down and talk to you."Margot and Natalie didn't follow.Margot didn't fully understand his words, so Natalie asked, "What does he mean by saying that Calvin doesn't want to see me?"Margot couldn't guess either, but she comforted herself, "Could it be that they've persuaded the miracle doctor? Perhaps the doctor t