Daniel had been strolling around the island with Maisie these days. She thought it would be the same this time but did not expect him to take her straight to the dock and get the butler to navigate the boat.Confusion flashed through her empty eyes.She looked around and saw a suitcase on the dock."Don't worry." Daniel chuckled and grabbed her shoulders. "I thought you might be bored living on the island for a while now. We'll stay somewhere else.""Where… are we going?"It was the first time she had spoken in these days.Daniel repressed the happiness in him and whispered, "You'll find out soon. I'm sure you'll love it."She leaned on his shoulder while indulging in the sea breeze. It was fresh and salty. A couple of seabirds surrounded the boat, chirping happily.The sunset far away was so beautiful it would make one forget to breathe.Maisie closed her eyes. She felt safe to be with him. No matter how high they flew, they would always land safely.-Daniel took her to th
They stood before the small grave for a long time. After returning home, Maisie slept soundly.Resolving emotional entanglements sometimes only took a second.Despite daily cleaning efforts, the house remained unchanged for years. However, Maisie took it upon herself to rearrange the entire place. She replaced the carpet with a vibrant-colored one, planted beautiful orchids in the courtyards, and wiped every decoration squeaky clean.Her smile returned. She understood the importance of living well for the people who loved her, like Daniel and their unborn daughter.-Delilah's case faced continual delays, sparking discussions and speculations. Some claimed that, despite the Ropers' faded glory, they likely still had connections.Others whispered that it was calm before the storm, hinting at potentially more significant challenges ahead.-A week later, Whitney and Lily held a joint press conference. In addition to introducing Maisie's new book, there was a more critical announc
"That's right. Judging by the dates, the draft existed first, while Delilah's work only came later. The outline is the same. Even the name is similar! Unless the draft is made up, Delilah will definitely be accused of plagiarism!""Jeez!" someone exclaimed, "I heard her case is about her abandoning Mr. Newhouses's biological daughter… And now she has committed plagiarism! What else do we not know about her?"The place soon fell into chaos. All the journalists wanted to fight for the first-hand news.Lily stepped forward to calm them down. The venue only regained its peace after a while."We have solid proof that Delilah committed plagiarism! She stopped writing more after releasing the last book of the Whirling Lights series. Many thought that she had exhausted her talent, but in reality, she only managed to steal nine drafts of Dancing Lights. She failed to steal the tenth book, which is the finale!"My student, Anya Campbell, was a talented writer, but Delilah killed her! She ev
"Calm down, Mr. Newhouse!"The crowd gasped as the officers hurried forward, guns drawn, attempting to restore order amid the chaos.Unexpectedly, a flicker of relief spread across Wilfred's face.Amidst the chaos, the distinct sound of a gun being loaded resonated, mirroring the clarity of his resolve to end Delilah's life.Suddenly, the officers formed a barrier in front of him."I have no intention of harming the innocent," he declared coldly. "Step aside. I'll accept the consequences after dealing with this ruthless woman!""Think it through, Mr. Newhouse!""I anticipated this day..." His voice strained. "Anya's unjust death… Even if it's for her, I must condemn this woman to hell!"Unexpectedly, a bright voice interjected, "If you're truly doing this for her, value your own life!"A pang gripped his heart, and he stood frozen in place.His mind was blank as though plunged into a void. He felt a gentle hand on his back and heard footsteps approaching from behind.Almost
Maisie took a deep breath and slowly placed her hands on Wilfred's arm, helping him up. It was hard to make up for lost time, but they could never go back in time. The only thing they could do was to look ahead."Please trust me. God won't let go of any vicious people," she said softly. "You kill her, and you'll die because of her. It's not worth it!""Maisie…""Go home." Her clear eyes were filled with energy. She smiled at him. "Your journey is long. I'll walk with you slowly, okay?"Shock flashed across his face, followed by tears dropping. He did not want to keep losing himself in front of his daughter, so he quickly wiped his tears away with his sleeve.Daniel arranged for people to drive the car over. Maisie helped Wilfred into the car, and they left.Before leaving, she instinctively turned her head to look. She saw Delilah in handcuffs, dumbfounded.At that moment, her resentment seemed to have subsided a little. She forgot who said that the biggest revenge was not endle
Time flew by.Persephone seemed to have it all—a world that appeared perfect to everyone around her. However, beneath the surface, her life was far from smooth sailing.Persephone was independent-minded from a young age. Her parents would be frequently summoned to the school due to her behavior since primary school.Despite their high social status, Zuko and Lina had to comply with the teachers' instructions. Persephone had received her share of lessons after returning home.Quick to learn, she cleverly avoided involving her parents when teachers wanted to meet them. Her support system extended beyond her biological parents to include Toph, Arya, Chris, and Lena. Occasionally, Cordelia, Zephyr, Linda, and Nicholas would join the mix.Persephone had even managed to enlist the presence of Daniel from Cumulus City with just a phone call.As a teenager, Persephone's thoughts took a more peculiar turn. Bursting with curiosity and a rebellious spirit, she defied her parents, especially
Theodore dashed over to her mysteriously and dropped off a test paper. He would take the written and interview tests for prestigious schools overseas in another week."Sis, guide me through this practice test, and I'll tell you a secret…" Theodore inherited Zuko's distinctive features but was a spitting image of his mischievous Uncle Toph. "One test for one secret. Fair deal, right?"Persephone shrugged, uninterested."Hey, I'm serious!""Could you let me concentrate for a while?""Seriously, sis, don't you believe me?"Wherever Persephone turned her head, Theodore followed.After several rounds, Theodore couldn't hold back. "Fine, I'll tell you first…"A hint of triumph curved Persephone's lips. She had her little brother under her thumb since childhood."You have to help me with the test after I tell you!""Hmm…" Persephone twirled the pen in her hand. "Depends on how valuable your secret is!"Theodore pursed his lips and whispered in her ear, "There's news about Greta!"
Persephone widened her eyes. It was her ex-boyfriend, the mistake of her four years in university—the youth she misspent, the jerk she misjudged!She had inherited most of the excellent genes from the Hamertons, especially loyalty. Since entering university, she had fallen for this poised and handsome senior. She had poured her heart and soul into their four years together. Yet, on her graduation day, he confessed that he had fallen for someone else..."Sephy, I'm sorry. She's the daughter of the chairman of the company where I interned. Being with her could spare me 20 years of struggle... Please understand, I want a better life!"At that moment, Persephone almost crushed the cup of bubble tea in her hand!Her parents had always taught her to keep a low profile, not just due to their humble and cautious nature but to avoid unnecessary trouble. As such, after attending the international kindergarten, she had private teachers at home starting from elementary school.Even in univers