Violet exposed her immediately. "Proof? Our parents are aware of it. Isn't that enough proof?"Emily's body shook violently before calming down."My mom's affair during her pregnancy was wrong, but it's an ethical issue. On the other hand, poisoning someone is a felony that could land you in jail,"
He abruptly extended his arm, and yanked her back. Something cold was pushed against her face before she could say anything."Oh!" She was taken aback, only to realize it was an ice pack.It was unexpected for her to find an ice pack in the car. Given Lucius's known impatience and her desire to avoi
Violet's expression of sorrow as she departed left a lingering effect on Lucius. It weighed on him, and he was unable to dismiss it.He felt an impulse to stay and offered her comfort, but he suppressed this feeling and didn't act on it.The car drove off, carrying Lucius away.Violet stood there, l
At this moment, he felt he was at his worst. Nonetheless, what may change?Emily had grown progressively unpleasant in his heart, but how could he have awoken from the coma without her by his side?This huge conflict pierced his heart like a pair of swords, causing unbearable pain. He could only sil
Violet didn't answer the phone, and hastily put it on silent mode.Her internal line rang shortly after, and she unplugged it."Vivi, your phone," Estelle said as she passed by. "It's a call from Ursa on the 25th floor.""Oh, I see." Violet couldn't tell if it was Ursa on the phone. When she caught
Lucius scowled and complained, "I don't like sweet things.""Then I'll...""Lick them off.""What?"She had intended to say she would take the eggs home to prevent wasting them, but she hadn't anticipated such an order. She stood there bewildered, unable to bring herself to lick the smiley faces."Y
It was Lucius. Seeing him startled Violet.She stared at him as though he were a stranger. Then, her eyes shifted to a figure covered in blankets on the wheeled bed. A woman, hidden from view by George, crawled to the bedside and wept uncontrollably.Realizing it wasn't Lucius, Violet's overwhelming
Was he in a lot of discomfort from the previous bump? Violet found it difficult to believe.Before she could speak up, the elevator doors opened.The nurse began to move the wheelchair out, with Lucius still firmly holding onto Violet's wrist."I won't leave," she reassured, attempting to free her h