Ten minutes later, Erin took off the earphones and said to Calla, "Put on your seatbelt."Calla quickly did as she was told.Erin then drove them out of the parking lot."Have you taken everything that I want to bring to Holly?" Erin asked."Yes. It's in the trunk," Calla answered."Alright. Oh yes, what were you going to say when you got into the car earlier?" Erin asked when she recalled it.Calla replied, "I heard from Philip's subordinate that Gunnar might be returning to the country in a few days.""Is there a special meaning to this?" Erin asked."I don't know what it means exactly, but I could tell from their tone that Philip seems to be very upset with Gunnar," Calla elaborated.Erin said, "Let's forget about Gunnar for now. The most urgent matter at this moment is to stop them from kidnapping the girl.""Who are they trying to kidnap?" Calla asked.After Erin told her about the discussion she heard through the bug, Calla asked, "Should we tell Mr. Murphy about this?
Right as Taylor banged on the door, Simon shot up from the couch and looked at Holly, who was standing in front of the window."He's here!" Although Holly looked glad, there was a tinge of nervousness in her eyes.She was about to open the door when Simon pulled her back. "Don't say anything later."Holly nodded. Her eyes were filled with anticipation and a slight uneasiness.Simon looked calm as he went to get the door. He reeked of red wine all over his body.When Simon opened the door, he was already into the character of an agitated drunk."Taylor, why are you here?" Simon asked.Taylor had a sullen expression. He looked past Simon at Holly and asked, "What are you doing in the bedroom with him, Holly?"Holly was about to speak when Simon held her hand and smiled. "Does that have anything to do with you?""Holly! Speak for yourself!" exclaimed Taylor.When Holly heard Taylor's frosty and serious tone, she felt like she could no longer bear it. She wanted to immediately pa
All of Taylor's love for Holly was poured into that affectionate kiss.But Holly, who had always loved listening to promises, still pushed Taylor away in the end.She wiped her tears and said, "Tay, I've always thought I could no longer fall in love with another man after leaving Simon …"She paused and continued, "But your appearance made me believe that life is still very long, and it's not like I can only fall in love with one person. But if I can't spend the rest of my life with you, I think I won't ever get married in this life."Taylor lifted her chin and gazed deeply at her, asking, "Must you make me spell it out?"Looking firm, Holly said, "I don't like to keep guessing. If you love me, please tell me. If you don't, please reject me.""I love you." It was straightforward.Holly's eyes twinkled. "Really?"Taylor asked icily, "You don't believe me?"Before she answered, he turned around and left. "Forget it if you don't believe me."Holly quickly rushed up to him and hu
Holly nodded nervously and said, "Tay, I didn't think there'd be such an accident …"Taylor fell silent again upon hearing that.His face was so hostile that it looked terrifying."Tay, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been so impatient … I shouldn't have done what I did! Forgive me alright?" begged Holly.Holly went up to him. Just as she sat down right next to Taylor, he immediately stood up.With a solemn expression, he said, "Holly, what you did has truly crossed the line! There's no way for me to forgive you. You can decide what to do with the child. There's no need to discuss it with me."Taylor left as soon as she said that.Holly was frozen in place. Her eyes were filled with terror. "Tay, do you really not want this child?"He slowly turned around and said, "I'm really very disappointed in you. I admit that I share half the responsibility for the first child we conceived by accident. But this time, this is all your own mistake. To achieve your goals, you went so far as to u
Upon hearing Taylor's question, Erin turned around and said honestly, "It doesn't matter if I loved him or not at that time. The important part is that Chandler and I stuck around. No matter how hard and miserable, we chose each other."Love isn't vows that one blurts out nor the catchphrases that one repeats every day. Love needs to be protected and managed. If two people don't love each other enough and aren't willing to be appreciative, no matter how perfect the love is, it would be exhausted by mundane days."She continued, "Good materialistic conditions can only make a person's life comfortable, but that can't represent how comfortable a person is in love. Love needs both people to work hard and be appreciative together. "Even if a couple were already together, love would still be a lesson that they would have to learn in life. People who don't know how to love themselves won't know how to love others."Erin's remarks made Taylor laugh.Erin asked, "What are you laughing at?
An hour later, Chandler arrived home to the villa.Erin was sleeping in the bedroom when he returned. She was having a bit of a headache from thinking about Holly's situation.Chandler tiptoed into the bathroom to take a shower.Ten minutes later, he was in pajamas and lay next to Erin.He gently put her in his arms and looked down at her with a doting face. His lips curled into a happy smile before he lowered his head to kiss her lips.Although Erin did not wake up, her eyebrows wrinkled slightly."Wifey, why didn't you come and pick me up?" Chandler asked.At this question, Erin still did not wake up."You're sleeping quite soundly …" He started sliding his hand into her short sleeves.Erin was woken up because of that.She opened her eyes to see his wicked grin, and she grumbled in a sleepy voice, "Stop messing around and let me sleep a little longer.""Why didn't you come and pick me up?" Chandler asked."Didn't Calla tell you?" responded Erin.Chandler looked unhappy
Three days later, Chandler drove Erin and Asa to Future Star International School.They remained relatively low-profile with only two cars of bodyguards in front and behind their car respectively.Hans and three other bodyguards in casual clothes were riding in the car in front.While riding in the black Maybach, Erin asked Asa again, "Asa, you're going to be studying with students who are older than you from now on. You've skipped three grades in total. Is that really going to be alright?"Asa was looking down as he was playing a video game. It was a smart game made from advanced technology to train the right brain of a human.He looked calm as he replied, "Don't worry, Mom. I'm ready. I've been holding myself back for almost half a year in my previous school!"That was the special troubles of gifted children. He could not be an ordinary person even if he wanted to.Erin glanced at the new uniform on him. His long legs and handsome face were the same as Chandler's.He was thre
At 4:30 pm, classes were over for Future Star International School.It was Asa's first day in class, so the teacher was extraordinarily nice to him. The teacher said to welcome the new transfer student on behalf of the school, and that Asa could sit wherever he liked.Asa was too tall, so he chose to sit in the last row.There was a certain distance between each seat, so they did not have anybody sitting right next to each other.However, a petite girl was sitting at the table next to Asa.It was said that she skipped three grades just like Asa, which showed that she was highly intelligent.She was incredibly pretty, but she was a little bit of a loner. She barely spoke to others.Her name was Lenora Wilkerson. Her mother was from Emstia but was working as a lawyer in Alta, while her father was a local businessman. Her parents were divorced.She had also joined the top class a month earlier than Asa.On the first day she entered the school, she was deemed the prettiest girl in
Erin chuckled lightly as she said, "Enny would have married and fallen in love with another man sooner or later. "If that man is Paulo, I would be more than willing. Enny will be very happy in her life, and I'm at ease entrusting her to Paulo. And with Paulo being so wealthy, I don't have to worry about anyone coveting Enny's status or her family's power.""You make a good point!" Jill agreed."Jill, if your wedding with Ryder happens around the same time as Enny's, I'm afraid I won't have the energy to help you," Erin said worriedly."No worries, I don't want a wedding ceremony. Ryder and I just need to register our marriage. We've been living together for ten years anyway," Jill said.Erin nodded. "Yeah, that's fine. Weddings are quite tiring anyway, whether you have one or not."After chatting for a while, Jill heard Ryder's footsteps and said quickly, "Let's talk next time. He's coming in." …At 10:00 pm that day, Erin visited Chandler's office at his company.However, h
Ryder turned around with skepticism etched across his face. "What could possibly be wrong? Look at how anxious you are."As she leaned against the doorway, Jill held her phone aloft. There was a challenging glint in her eyes. "If you can remain that calm after hearing this news, I'll play your game with you later.""Really?" Ryder raised an eyebrow, his tone filled with."Forget it if you don't trust me." She pretended to turn away.In a swift motion, Ryder closed the distance between them."I believe you. Now, tell me," Ryder said."Enny and Paulo have settled things," Jill announced with a smirk playing on her lips."Damn! Who told you?" Ryder's curiosity peaked.Jill waved her phone triumphantly. "This is exclusive insider information! Erin personally sent a WhatsApp message, see for yourself!"Ryder snatched the phone, his eyes scanning the message rapidly.The message read, "Enny was two months pregnant with Paulo's child, and the couple had visited Paulo's parents. Whil
Cyril looked at Paulo's departing figure and sighed. "Master is so good-looking. That's why Ms. Frost has been chasing him for so many years… Actually, Master and Ms. Frost really are a perfect match!"Only after Paulo's figure disappeared into the forest did Cyril turn around silently.He was suddenly startled. "Ms. Frost…""Why so guilty? I'm not some demoness who preys on monks!" Enny exclaimed.Cyril laughed. "Ms. Frost, you're really humorous…""I'm asking you, where is your master?" Enny demanded.Cyril hesitated and said, "I don't know where Master is."Enny called his bluff. "Liar!""I really don't know," insisted Cyril."Cyril, your master is going through the most difficult time of his life. As his capable assistant and disciple, you must help him!" insisted Enny.Enny's serious expression made Cyril ask curiously, "What trouble has Master encountered?""Well, he wants to be with me, but he's too embarrassed to ask. What should I do?" she asked."Does Master reall
Many years later, on the day Enny got her ID card, she drove to Skycloud Mountain overnight.There was a temple on the top of Skycloud Mountain, and she was going to see someone there.By the time she struggled to the mountaintop, it was already 6:00 am the next day.Enny was dressed in black. She wore white hiking shoes with a duck tongue hat and her hair casually tied in a ponytail.Her beautiful, bare face had been a stumbling block on her path to growth.Every year, the number of men she rejected could fill several trucks.That was just among those who had the chance to approach her, while those who didn't could only watch from afar.Enny looked straight ahead, wiping the sweat that had trickled down her cheek.She took a deep breath and walked into the small, secluded temple that was cut off from the world.She finally arrived just in time on the day the new chief abbot took office. In fact, she was there to prevent the new abbot from entering the monastic life!Driven b
Erin had planned to visit Matthew's "Thinkerin City" to buy a violin and visit him.But Matthew's shop was closed, so after waiting for half an hour with Enny, she went to another store to buy one.However, she happened to meet him on the street now.Matthew slowly pushed the wheelchair toward her.He was dressed very casually. He wore a plaid shirt with short sleeves, jeans, and branded sneakers.His simple style was a far cry from his rock star days.He looked somewhat thinner, his smile faint. "Erin, did you and Enny come to buy an instrument?""Yes, we bought Enny a violin. We actually wanted to visit your store." Erin's gaze drifted to Claire, who sat in the wheelchair.Matthew responded, "Sorry, I had to take Claire to get some medicine."Although Claire had been tragically affected by Matthew's obsessive fans years ago, she survived. However, she was left mentally incapacitated and was sometimes lucid for only a few hours.Matthew was loyal, taking it upon himself to c
Chandler's appearance wasn't anything mysterious or an extraordinary entrance.It was filled with the usual beauty and romance of a typical wedding.After reaching Erin, he knelt on one knee with a face full of happiness, opened the ring box with both hands and looked up at her.He asked, "Erin, will you marry me again?"Erin's heart was filled with joy as she asked jokingly, "If I refuse, will you force me into a wedding dress and marry you?"He replied firmly, "Yes!""Since I have no choice, I suppose I must agree," she said with a smile. Erin extended her hand for Chandler to slide the engagement ring onto her finger."You will be Mrs. Frost for the rest of your life! Don't even think about escaping!" Chandler exclaimed."Ah, I won't run. I am willing to be a happy prisoner," Erin said self-deprecatingly.Ryder rolled his eyes, his expression full of sourness.Kylan caught his expression and patted his shoulder without saying a word.As Erin put on the ring, everyone pres
Five minutes later, the doorbell rang again as Enny started doing Erin's makeup."I'll get it, Mom. You stay seated, okay?" Enny said."Fine, Mommy won't move." Erin winked at her. Seconds later, Enny shouted, "Godfather!""Enny! You look so beautiful!" The joy in the man's voice was palpable.Erin stood up and walked to the living room, knowing Sean had arrived.By then, Sean and another man had already entered.They closed the door behind them."Erin, I've brought a makeup artist for you," Sean said with a slight smile.The man beside him bowed politely to her. "Hello, Ms. Lane!""Maya, your male disguise is a total failure. You just slapped on some rough makeup without even wearing a realistic mask. You don't look like a man at all," Erin teased with a laugh.Maya couldn't help but laugh. "Mr. Frost's security measures are too strict. If I had worn a stranger's male mask, I wouldn't have been allowed in, and I would have been detained.""Why go through all the trouble o
Meanwhile, Erin had just gone to open the door of her hotel room.To her surprise, the person at the door was Roman."Rom! It's really you!" Erin exclaimed with joy. Dressed in a tailored white suit, Roman held a bouquet and joked, "Do you need to check my face to make sure I'm not wearing a mask?""Haha! I know it's you! Come in and let's talk. Thank you for the flowers!" Erin took the bouquet he offered and invited him inside.A minute later, Roman was sitting on the couch.He looked out to the underwater world from the floor-to-ceiling windows and remarked, "Enny and Eddie must really love this room.""Yes, the kids could watch it all night. Chandler specifically chose this type of room for the children," Erin explained.As Erin placed the fresh flowers in a vase, Roman inquired, "Where's Chandler?"Erin replied, "You should know what he's busy with, right?"Roman's gaze turned indecipherable, his tone probing as he asked, "You already know?"Erin laughed. "Yes. Did it d
Jill naturally denied it when she heard the question. "We didn't expose anything! Erin just happened to see us. What could we do? Pretend we don't know her? That's not realistic at all!""Did you really say nothing?" Ryder asked doubtfully.Calix was also skeptical as he questioned, "Erin is so sharp, and both of your acting skills are so poor. She must have figured it out."Tina exclaimed defensively, "We really didn't say anything! You two are so annoying! I'm dying of thirst here! Jill, hurry up and open the door. We can talk inside.""Yeah, I'm thirsty too," Jill echoed. She took out her room card, swiped it, and opened the door.The two women were about to close the door when Ryder stopped it with his hand. He asked, "What are you doing, not letting us in?""What are you coming in for? Don't you have your own room? Go away, we're going to take a nap!" Jill said grumpily."Taking a nap at this hour? Are you two pigs? The rehearsal is about to start," Ryder pointed out."W