“Really?” Cordelia was excited. “They’re promoting their anniversary, but we’re the ones who got lucky!”“Yeah.” Marcus smiled. He was content as long as she was happy.“Darling, I realize that my luck’s been great ever since I married you. Everything’s going so unexpectedly smoothly!” Cordelia stood on tiptoe and held Marcus’ face to peck his lips.“You’re my lucky little charm, baby!”It caught Marcus by surprise. He swiped her nose and chuckled.“Go ahead and have breakfast first,” he said in a deep tone. “I’ll go to the washroom and join you later.”“Oh.” Cordelia did not think much about it. “I’ll go look for Linda and Seth first. Come meet us soon!”“Sure.”As Cordelia skipped out of the room, a dark glint flashed across Marcus’ eyes. He picked up the landline and dialed a few digits, asking darkly, “What did she run into this morning?”“Sir, Ms. Cordelia was at the beach, and we kept watch from afar, not daring to go close. She returned later, and it was at the trash ca
These were Xyla’s photos.The mental health hospital was relatively special. The majority of the patients had below-average immune systems. In order to prevent germs and viruses brought in through family visitations, the hospital recently changed its rules.Family members could only visit once a month while the patients had to stay in the hospital the rest of the time, taken care of by professionals.Cordelia could not see her mother whenever she pleased like she used to now. That was why Seth took photos occasionally—thanks to his duty’s convenience—and brought them to her, so she knew that her mother was doing well.“Ms. Irwin’s recovering well,” Seth said with a chuckle. “The nurse who’s taking care of her says that she’s behaving just like an ordinary person recently, whether it’s conversations or outdoor activities. I went through her medical record and asked her doctor too. Her recent dosage has been halved.”“Really?” This was undoubtedly great news to Cordelia.“Yeah.” Se
“Wow, it’s amazing! Yes!” Seth was thrilled. He was like the rest of the spectators during the match, springing up and cheering with all his might. “That’s the way to go! Hook punch… Yes!”The cheers were deafening. Marcus’ student won another round.“Cordelia, does Marcus get a lot of cash prizes if his students keep winning these matches?”Cordelia giggled so much she could hardly answer the question.“What are you doing?” Linda was also laughing. “Are you switching lanes? Quitting medicine to be a trainer?”“This looks great!” Seth looked around. “Look at these spectators. They came in with tickets. The boxers are paid whether they win or lose. Of course the trainer will get even more!”“Goodness, Seth, I can see dollar signs in your eyes!” Linda widened her eyes.Seth sighed intentionally, “How do I save up to get married otherwise?”“What are you saying?”Seth held back his laugh and kept shaking his head.It caused Linda to laugh as well. She was going to punch him but
“Hey! What are you doing!?” Cordelia cried and ran to put herself in front of her husband.“I’m not doing anything!” The man looked malicious. “Ask your husband how he used to serve me… Hah, he’d put his hands up when I flicked the ash. His palms are my ashtray!”“You—”“Pretty, did you think you married some nice guy?” The man scanned Cordelia from head to toe, his gaze unsettling her.“Heh, the lowest of thugs. He was looked down on when he was in prison, and you’re treating him like a gem?” the man scoffed. “Marcus, you lucky b*stard!”“That’s enough!” Cordelia shouted fiercely. “I don’t care who you are. This is a public space. If you disrespect my husband again, I’ll call security!”The man’s gaze was sharp. “Marcus, why are you still so useless? Do you only know how to hide behind a woman?”“Uh… is something wrong?” Seth, who came later, looked at the few people, lost and sweating.He was the most worried about Linda, so he stood next to her. Before he could go close, s
When he saw Marcus just now, something did seem wrong. They beat him up quite often back when they were in prison, but the authoritative and frosty presence when Marcus saw him just now took him by surprise.He had even gotten married?Any woman with a sane mind would avoid him like the plague. Who would dare marry him!?“Keep your guard up when you investigate. Keep it under the radar.” Nicholas lit a cigarette and puffed a long exhale.“N, his wife seems close with Ms. Quimby. Do you…”“Find out about his wife too!” Nicholas’ gaze was ferocious. “Ha, I’d like to know who the girl is and what they’re trying to do!”…Cordelia prepared a bath for Marcus when they came back home at night, making him take it while she massaged him from the side of the bathtub.“You don’t have to.” Marcus smiled softly. “Go to bed. I’ll go after I’m done.”“I’m not tired!” Cordelia looked at him, her small hands running on him stubbornly.There was a subtle change in Marcus’ expression. The reas
Marcus did not say anything, but his breathing grew more labored.His phone buzzed as the email arrived. He browsed the information.As expected, Nicholas did have a grudge against the real Marcus.Robert was still speaking. “Sir, Nicholas went to prison for intentionally harming someone when he was 18. He was sentenced to ten years but got out two years earlier due to his stellar behavior in there.“He’s done well in Jangasas these two years, taking over several big groups. There are also rumors saying that he got up to where he is by instigating a few bosses and eliminating them in the dark.”Marcus’ brows were furrowed as he rubbed his temples softly.“Nicholas has a number of bars and clubs under him now, but they are only fronts. He’s full of illegal dealings.”He asked in a low voice, “What was he like in prison?”Robert coughed. “He was pretty much a head in there. It’s said that criminals are ranked too. People like Nicholas, who got imprisoned for killing or injuring p
“It’s so late at night… There’s still news?”“Some old news. I’m just browsing out of boredom.”Cordelia nodded. Still sleepy, she snuggled against him.As Zephyr held her, he pressed his nose against her long hair, soothed by the faint fragrance. If it were not because of her inconvenience…He took a deep breath to suppress his urge. These lustful thoughts were becoming more frequent these days,Cordelia’s voice was pouty. “Darling, I have something to discuss with you.”“What is it?”“My dad talked to me, asking me to work at the Jenner Group. He said he’ll pay me three times more than what I make here, so I won’t have to worry about mom’s medical fees.”Zephyr frowned with a dark gleam in his eyes. The old sly fox William would never have intentions as pure as they seemed.“And what do you think?”“Me?” Cordelia smiled. She was level-headed. “You think my dad would be so nice to ask me back? He’s never acted like a father to me, not even once, all this while. Isn’t it od
Cordelia’s head was tilted. A wash of indifference flashed across her pretty face.“My decision is… I refuse to,” she said without any hesitation.The answer was slightly out of Zephyr’s expectations, but he wanted to know what his wife was thinking.“I grew up in an abnormal family.” Cordelia rested against him and said slowly, “Dad’s nothing more than a noun, mom’s never had a clear mind, and I had to take care of my younger brother. I also had to endure Joanne and Yelena’s bullying and insults. I honestly don’t know what the Jenners have brought me.“This family has never given me warmth. There’s no need for me to contribute to the Jenners either.” Cordelia looked up at him. “I’m already your wife. I’m Mrs. Grist. I’m no longer related to the Jenners. Moreover, my dad’s intention in asking me to go back isn’t pure. I don’t want to be his chess piece.“Darling…” Cordelia wrapped her arms around his waist. “I just want the two of us to enjoy our lives without thinking about anyth