Zoe stared into Kyle’s eyes. Although she felt a bit sad, she understood that he did it for her own good.She pursed her lips and said softly, “Okay, Ky.”Although she was not very smart and did not understand many things, there was one thing she was clear about.Kyle loved her very much, just like how she loved him.Kyle said gently, “Zoe, wait another two years. When your health improves a bit more, we’ll have a baby, okay?”Zoe was twenty-six now and would be twenty-eight in two years. It would not be considered advanced maternal age for pregnancy.Zoe hugged Kyle and buried her head in his neck, nodding silently.Kyle gently stroked her head. “Are you still angry?”Zoe shook her head and said in a teary voice, “I’m not angry. I know you’re doing it for my own good. I wasn’t sensible enough.”“Silly girl. You’re plenty sensible.”Zoe suddenly felt insecure. “Ky, will you dislike me?”Kyle raised his brows and pinched her nose. “What would I dislike about you? Dislike how
“What happened?”Blair explained to Kyle the recent events.“It’s no wonder you instructed people to prepare for a hypnosis seminar. So, Mable’s amnesia is the result of hypnosis. However, if Jeremiah was able to hypnotize you, it means his skills are quite extraordinary...“I heard that truly skilled hypnotists have unique techniques, and only they can lift the hypnosis of a person they hypnotize. If someone else tries to lift it, not only might it fail, but something unexpected might happen...”After Kyle finished, there was a long silence on Blair’s side.Kyle knew that Blair was feeling uneasy and consoled him. “Don’t worry too much. The fact that Mable is still alive is a huge relief. As for her amnesia, there’ll always be more solutions than problems. We’ll find a way to help her recover her memory. Many experts will likely attend the seminar. Perhaps there’s someone who can lift her hypnosis.”“Mm.”Blair responded, then added, “Investigate the Mullers when you return to
Zoe immediately blushed at his words. Her mind flashed back to the morning events in the bedroom.She quickly shrunk back and pulled the blanket up to cover herself. “No, no, I’m sleepy. Let’s go to sleep.”She wanted to go skiing tomorrow. If they...She did not want to wake up tomorrow morning feeling sore all over again.Kyle chuckled and stroked her head, also getting under the covers.He had said that just to tease her and make her rest early.After all, he was taking her skiing tomorrow. Skiing was a sport. If they played around all night, she would not be able to get out of bed tomorrow morning.Kyle turned off the lights, held Zoe in his arms, and pecked her lips lightly. “Good night.”“Good night, Ky.”...The next morning, at Yabul Ski Resort.The sky was clear, and the sunlight illuminated the vast snowy landscape, dazzling to the eyes.Kyle carefully put ski goggles on Zoe and then handed her ski gloves and protective gear for her knees and elbows.Zoe looked a
Kyle refused. “It’s too steep. It’s dangerous.”He would be fine. After all, he skied often, and his skills were comparable to professional athletes. However, Zoe was different. Even if she learned the basics before, it had been a long time since she skied. She could not go straight to steeper slopes.Zoe muttered, “I don’t think it’s that steep...”Kyle helped zip up her jacket. “Get ready first. I’ll follow behind you.”“Okay.”It was Kyle’s first time at this ski resort, so he was not familiar with the terrain. Before Zoe skied, he went for a round to explore the path.“Don’t go there. The snow is a bit loose on that side.” Kyle pointed to the right.“Okay.” Zoe supported herself with the ski poles, eager to try. “I’ll start now.”“Go ahead.”With a push, she leaned forward and swiftly rushed down.“Slow down!”Kyle followed closely.The two figures, one in black and the other in red, were exceptionally eye-catching in the snowy white landscape.The chilly wind was both
Kyle felt uneasy and turned around, only to find a snowslide rushing towards him just a few hundred meters away.He reacted swiftly, immediately using his skiing poles to slide downhill, trying to avoid the descending avalanche."Ky!" Zoe panicked, hurriedly removing her snowboard and running towards him."Don't come closer," Kyle shouted anxiously. The next second, he disappeared under the snow.Zoe froze, looking at the snow burying Kyle. She felt a chilling fear gripping her."Ky! Where are you?" Zoe's eyes turned red, and she removed her goggles. She yelled loudly while running towards the spot where Kyle had been buried, desperately digging through the snow."Ky, come out, please," Zoe cried, her voice hoarse.“Ky, please be safe; I no longer want to ski. Please don’t leave me.” Zoe knelt on the snow, crying as she dug the snow with all her strength. Tears froze on her face, and the biting wind felt like knives cutting her skin.Despair overwhelmed her. Zoe did not dare to
Kyle held Zoe's ice-cold hand and reassured her, "Zoe, don't worry. I'm okay."Zoe held him tightly, her eyes red with worry. "If you ever feel uncomfortable, you must tell me immediately.""Alright."After the doctor finished his work and left, the sky had darkened. Kyle decided they would not return to the city tonight. Instead, they would stay at a nearby lodge to watch the sunrise together tomorrow morning.With this plan in mind, Kyle instructed his assistant to book a room."Coach Zoe!" A voice suddenly called out.Kyle turned around and saw a man in instructor attire hurrying towards them. The man was intercepted by Kyle's subordinate a few steps away.The man seemed puzzled momentarily and then spoke to Zoe, "Coach Zoe, it's me, Joseph. We met at the Ice and Snow Festival two years ago."Kyle furrowed his brow, suspicious of the stranger. He checked the man's nametag, which read Joseph Holmes, an instructor at the ski resort.Zoe looked at Joseph with a puzzled express
"Zoe!" Kyle rushed back into the room and found Zoe curled up on the bed, holding her head and looking distressed."Zoe, what's wrong?" Kyle asked in concern as he approached her.Zoe grabbed Kyle's hand, and her face turned pale. "Ky, my head hurts."Zoe had a nightmare. She woke up suddenly with a severe headache, feeling like her head was about to explode.Kyle hugged Zoe and shouted to his men outside, "Get a doctor!""Understood.""Zoe, hang in there. The doctor will be here soon," Kyle comforted her, gently massaging her temples.Due to a previous head injury, Zoe occasionally experienced headaches. Kyle had learned this massage technique from a doctor to help alleviate her pain. However, this time, Zoe's headache seemed more severe than usual.When the doctor arrived, Zoe was in pain. Her face was pale, and a thin layer of cold sweat formed on her forehead. After examining Zoe and hearing about her recent emotional distress caused by an avalanche in the afternoon, the
As Kyle returned home, Kyle received a call from his mother, informing them that the package he had sent yesterday had been delivered. She also invited them for dinner.Kyle replied with the phone in his hand, "We won't be coming back tonight. We've been on a long flight, and Zoe is tired. We'll visit tomorrow afternoon.""That's fine. Rest well tonight. Ask Zoe what she'd like to eat, and I'll cook it for her tomorrow," Monica said.Since the phone was on speaker, Zoe heard and replied, “I love anything Mom cooks.”Monica chuckled. “Okay, then I will cook a few more dishes for you.”Zoe added, "Thank you, Mom.""Darling, there's no need to thank me. We're family."“Mom, we are going to rest first,” Kyle said.“Okay. You guys rest well.”Kyle ended the call and turned to Zoe, who had already made herself comfortable on the couch. "It’s always so comfortable at home."Despite the fun they had outside, they could not stay away forever. The home was where they felt at ease.Aun