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
Italee. In a private villa.Adam stood on the balcony, holding his phone and listening to his subordinate's report."The surveillance at the ski resort has been tampered with, and we couldn't find any footage of Kyle skiing. However, the hotel's check-in records confirm that Kyle was there, accompanied by his assistant and a few of his men, as well as his wife."Adam raised an eyebrow slightly. ‘Kyle's wife? He got married?’"What's his wife's name?" Adam asked."Zoe."Adam paused. Kyle's wife was named Zoe. Was she the same Zoe he knew, or was it just a coincidence with the name?"Do you have a photo of her?""Kyle kept a low profile. We haven't found a photo yet."Adam squinted his eyes. His expression was inscrutable, and he probably already guessed what was going on.It seemed that Zoe was still alive!If Kyle's wife were just a woman with the same name, he would not need to hide her. His actions could only mean one thing.The Zoe currently with him was the same Zoe
Jeremiah had stayed at the hospital for three days, and his wound was healing well. In a couple of days, the stitches would be removed, and he could leave the hospital.During his recovery days, Jeremiah kept himself busy in the hospital room. Whenever Mable was not around, he would open his laptop and attend to his work.After having lunch and thinking Mable would visit soon, Jeremiah closed his laptop. He did not want her to see him working while lying in the hospital bed; she would only give him an earful.Just as he closed the laptop, there was a knock on the hospital room door.The bodyguard outside the door pushed it open and said, "Master, Mr. Fowler is here."Considering that Blair was the one who had injured Jeremiah, the bodyguards did not dare to let him in without confirming it with Jeremiah.Jeremiah sat on the bed, a faint smile playing on his lips.Blair had finally decided to show up.Jeremiah spoke, "Let him in.""Okay."Blair did not take long to enter the r
“Arthur proposed to Tracey?!”In the afternoon, Tracey posted several photos of her and Arthur in a hot air balloon. In one of the photos, she held a bouquet with a dazzling ring on her ring finger.[Yes, I do.]That was the caption.Blair hugged Mable and nodded with a smile. “Yeah, Arthur proposed to her today. Trace called to say they’ll prepare for the wedding after they return from their trip.”“That’s great!”Mable was sincerely happy for Tracey and Arthur.She asked Blair, “Do they have any ideas for the wedding? We can help them prepare in advance.”Blair said, “We can call Trace and ask.”Mable looked at the time. It was midnight in Monafett, and she did not want to disturb them by calling at this hour. She smiled and said, “I’ll call her tomorrow.”Getting two good news in a row today made Mable feel particularly good. After dinner, she could not help but want to drink some wine to celebrate.Blair had not drunk for a long time, either. Seeing her in high spirits,
Kyle stared into Zoe’s eyes. He had indeed noticed it, but he was not sure yet.However, when Zoe called him by his full name, he was completely certain.Zoe had regained her memories.From the moment she woke up, her emotions had been off. Even Monica noticed something wrong with her, so how could he not have seen it?Kyle looked at Zoe, reaching out to brush the hair by her temples. “It’s been a long time since you called me that.”Zoe had not called him since waking up, but as soon as she did, she called him Kyle instead of Ky. He knew then she must have remembered everything.Although Kyle knew that this day would come sooner or later, he did not expect her to regain her memories at this moment.He was completely unprepared and caught off guard.Zoe lowered her head. “That’s what I used to call you, but you tricked me into calling you Ky.”She remembered everything as soon as she woke up.The events that happened when she had forgotten felt like a dream, too surreal to be
Kyle named the baby Six not only because he was born at 6 pounds and 6 ounces but also because June 6th was the day they first met.He would always remember the scene when he first saw Zoe, even though their relationship started with deception, manipulation, and even revenge.Kyle caressed Zoe’s cheek and said, “Zoe, I’ve never told you this, but I fell in love with you the moment I saw you. It was love at first sight.“I want you to stay by my side forever and let me stay by your side forever. I’ll never let you go again in this lifetime.”Zoe’s eyes slowly reddened as she listened to Kyle’s heartfelt words.Indeed, she never knew he fell in love with her at first sight...They both did.Kyle gently wiped away her tears. “Zoe, I promise you. We’ll only part in death, never in life.”Zoe choked and nodded, burying her face in his chest as she cried.In her arms, Six seemed to sense his mother’s emotions and moved restlessly.Zoe quickly comforted him.“Let me.” Kyle took the
At the hospital. When Zoe woke up again, it was already the next morning.As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Kyle sitting by her bedside.Kyle noticed her waking up and quickly held her hand. “Zoe, you’re awake. How do you feel?”Zoe stared at the man in front of her and blinked, feeling shocked.When she did not answer, Kyle immediately became nervous. “What’s wrong? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?”Zoe remained silent and continued to stare at him. Her eyes gradually turned red, and her nose tingled with a strong sense of sourness.Kyle’s heart clenched at the sight. “Zoe, don’t scare me like this. Zoe...”He was getting anxious and was just about to call the doctor when she suddenly grabbed his hand. “I... I’m okay. I just had a nightmare. I’m a bit groggy after waking up.”Kyle hugged her, his warm hand gently patting her back. “It’s okay. I’ve been by your side all along.”Zoe buried her face in his shoulder, softly humming without saying anything.At that mom
“I see.”Outside the delivery room, Kyle’s family and the others were still waiting anxiously.Close to midnight, the door finally opened, and the nurse carried the baby out.“It’s a boy. Both mother and son are safe.”Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.Before long, Zoe was pushed out. Monica checked on the baby before hurriedly walking to Zoe’s side and taking her hand. “Zoe, you did so well.”“I’m okay, Mom.”Zoe was still very weak after just giving birth, and her voice was weak. Monica immediately told her husband to call the servants to brew a tonic and sent it over.Mable walked to Zoe and felt her heart ache when she saw the latter’s pale face, but she smiled and said, “Congratulations, Zoe.”Zoe smiled, no longer having the strength to speak.Blair and Solomon congratulated Kyle.Kyle nodded, not paying attention to them, and took Zoe back to the ward with the nurse.Zoe was a first-time mother, so she was extremely exhausted after giving birth an
As soon as Mable learned that Zoe was about to go into labor, she rushed to the hospital immediately. It was late at night, and Blair was worried, so he accompanied her.When the two arrived at the hospital, Zoe had already been taken into the delivery room. Kyle followed her in, but his parents waited anxiously outside.Mable looked at Monica and Floyd and asked, “Isn’t Zoe’s due date still about ten days away? Why did it suddenly come early?”Monica said, “We’re not sure, either. After dinner tonight, Zoe said her stomach was hurting. Kyle helped her upstairs to rest, but not long after, he called for someone to prepare the car to go to the hospital...”Seeing Mable stare anxiously at the delivery room, Blair held her hand and comforted her. “Don’t worry. Zoe has been healthy her whole pregnancy. There shouldn’t be any problems.”Mable nodded. “Yeah, I hope both the mother and child are safe.”Soon, Solomon and Ines also arrived.Solomon greeted Kyle’s parents and asked, “How
Without saying anything, Solomon placed his behind Ines’ head and kissed her.Ines wrapped her arms around his waist...Knock, knock!The untimely sound of knocking interrupted them.Ines jumped like a startled deer, eyes wide and cheeks red.The servant’s voice came from outside. “Sir, dinner is ready.”Solomon hugged Ines and cleared his throat. “Got it. We’ll be right there.”The servant acknowledged and left.Ines buried her head in Solomon’s chest and took a deep breath before saying, “Let’s go. Don’t want your parents to wait too long.”“Yeah.”Solomon stroked her head and looked at the drawing he had just completed. “Once it’s dry, I’ll have it framed and hang it in the bedroom, okay?”Ines asked, “In this bedroom?”Solomon nodded and kissed her forehead. “Yeah, we’ll probably come back to stay here often in the future.”Ines pursed her lips and smiled silently.“Let’s go have dinner.” Solomon led her downstairs.After having dinner at the Rowland residence, Solom
Solomon embraced Ines from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder. “I learned to draw when I was young and almost did fine arts for college.”“Why didn’t you?”Winning first prize in a national art competition indicated a high level of drawing skill.Solomon said, “Painting is just one of my many interests. I do it to pass the time when I’m bored. I’ve never thought of becoming an artist.”Ines nodded. “I see.”Solomon suddenly perked up and opened a small cabinet beside the bookshelf, taking out a canvas and some paints. “Come on, I’ll draw a portrait.”Ines was stunned. “Of me?”“Yep. Give me a moment.”Solomon led Ines to sit on the sofa, then went out to find a servant to bring him the easel.Although he had not painted in many years, he still had all the tools he used before.Before long, the servant helped him bring in the easel and other tools.After looking at the layout of the bedroom, Solomon asked Ines to sit in the soft chair by the window, where the lighting w
Ines blinked. “I was just thinking about what to bring to your house tomorrow. I can’t go empty-handed...”Solomon laughed at her words. “You don’t need to bring anything. Just seeing you will make them happy.”“That won’t do. I still need to buy something.”Although she knew that Solomon’s parents did not lack anything, she could not just go without a gift. It was still necessary to have proper etiquette.Ines was a little nervous at the thought of visiting his parents tomorrow. “Can you tell me what your parents are like?”Solomon noticed her nervousness and squeezed her hand. “Don’t worry. My mom and dad are very nice. They won’t make things difficult for you.”Ines looked at him and nodded.With him by her side, she was not that worried.She heard Solomon say that his father liked tea, so she bought a gift box from the supermarket. In addition, she also brought some nutritional supplements to bring along when they go to Solomon’s house tomorrow.After buying everything, th