It was already very late when Mable returned to Royal View Villa.Grace coaxed Lemon to sleep, but Nicki and Spike were still awake and waited for her in the living room.Seeing his mom return, Spike immediately ran up to her.“Mommy, you’re finally back.”Mable weakly raised her hand to pat Spike’s head. “Why are you still up?”Spike pursed his lips and led her to the dining room. “Eat something, Mommy.”He had heard from Aunt Grace that Mable had not eaten anything these past two days. She even had to get an IV drip before going out in the morning.Mable was led to the dining table and subconsciously glanced at the seat where Blair used to sit.“Here.” Spike handed her a bowl of food.Nicki watched from the side and hurriedly picked up a spoon, handing it to Mable. “Auntie Mabes, your body will get sick if you don’t eat.”“Yeah, eat a little, Mable,” Rahman also urged.On the way back, he had wanted to take her out for dinner. However, she did not want to go and said she h
“Blair, it hurts so much... You would always be by my side whenever I was in pain before. Why aren’t you here now?”Mable curled up on the bed, burying her face in the shirt. The excruciating pain made her break out in cold sweat.The Necro Poison was flaring up again...In just a few days, it had already flared up thrice.It hurt...“Blair... Blair... Blair...”Mable continued to chant his name, as if it was the only way to alleviate the pain in her heart.In fact, she had another way to relieve the pain, which was to seal her pain nerves with silver needles.When she found out about Blair’s ‘affair’ and returned to the hospital alone, the Necro Poison flared up as well. Feeling like the dead, she used silver needles to seal her own nerves.That was also why she could not feel pain for the past two years.As for why her sense of pain returned now, Mable did not know either.However, she did not plan to seal it again.This was her punishment for herself.What was this comp
Kyle looked at Eugenie. When she finished speaking, he asked, “If it can’t be separated, does that mean that the Necro Poison in Mable’s body can’t be treated as well?”Eugenie nodded. “That’s correct.”Solomon sighed. “Is Master Blair okay?”Eugenie said, “Oh, his condition is currently stable, but... we don’t know when he’ll wake up. Wilbur will send him back to his room shortly.”Just as she spoke, Amos’ phone rang.He answered the phone. “Hello, Mr. Curtis... Yes, okay. I’ll see you later.”He hung up the phone and looked at Tracey and Kyle. “Master Blair’s lawyer is coming to announce the will shortly. I need to go back to Royal View Villa.”Tracey said, “I’ll go with you. I want to see Mabes.”Solomon nodded. “Go on. I’ll stay at the hospital.”“Call me if anything happens.” Tracey reminded him before leaving....At Royal View Villa.Tracey and Amos had just arrived when Kade came.Mable had been in her room all morning and had not gone out.After hearing from Rahm
The sudden development astounded everyone present. Rahman was the one to react first. He immediately held Mable and had someone call the doctor. Then, several of them helped Mable back to the room, and the doctor showed up shortly. After performing some examination, the doctor concluded that the reason Mable had passed out was due to lack of nutrition from hardly eating anything the last few days. Combined with her poor mental state lately, her body had finally given out. “Are there any other causes apart from that?” Rahman asked the doctor. He had an impression that whatever was going on with Mable was far more severe than they could determine. There was also the Necro Poison inside her veins to consider. The doctor set aside the stethoscope before answering astutely, “I haven’t been able to detect any other condition. However, you have to get her to eat something because sustaining her on nutrient solution is not going to work in the long term. Her body is not goin
“How could... How could it be?” Tracey's eyes widened in shock. She had seen the effects of Necro Poison on Mable in the past. It was enough to make someone as resilient as Mable become overwhelmed with pain to the point of trembling and shouting. She knew how vicious the effect of Necro Poison was. Mable did not appear as if she was suffering from Necro Poison just now when she was heading downstairs. She must have passed out from the pain. “She’s very resilient,” Rahman stated while dragging a deep sigh. He blamed himself for not noticing it earlier. Eugenie stated, “Necro Poison’s effects have no noticeable symptoms other than a sharp pain experienced by the person. Most doctors would not be able to notice it.” The symptoms of Necro Poison attacks were very similar to a typical stress cardiomyopathy. Most of the time, it would be triggered when a person underwent extreme stress due to major events in life, which caused the body to secrete extra catecholamines.
When Mable woke up again, it was already nighttime. Spike was lying beside the bed with his tiny hands wrapped around hers. The edges of his eyes were puffy and swollen from crying. “Mommy!” The moment he noticed Mable coming to, he launched himself toward her. “You finally woke up…” Mable felt a warm and fuzzy feeling inside her when she saw her son and hastily apologized, “I’m sorry for making you worry.” Spike hugged her tightly and expressed in a choked-up voice, “Mommy, Daddy is gone. Please don’t let us lose you too. You have to be strong.” Mable felt an urge to cry. She should be the one comforting her child at a time like this, but somehow, it was the other way around. She had a sense that she had neglected her duty as a mother. All she cared about was her anguish over her loss, and in doing so, she had neglected to care for her child. She hugged Spike tightly, swarmed with guilt. “I’m sorry, Spike. I'm so sorry, it's all Mommy's fault. Mommy promises
After booting up the laptop, Mable inserted the pen drive into the computer and played the video inside. Immediately after that, Blair appeared on the display. He was sitting on the couch inside the study, wearing a light-colored shirt and staring tenderly at the camera lens. He called out, “Mabes.” His familiar voice immediately stirred Mable’s emotions. She had tried so hard to still her emotions but just hearing his voice alone made her restless again. She stared at Blair’s figure in the video, and tears began to fall against her will. Immediately, she heard his voice again, “Don’t cry. “I know you’re not a girl who cries easily, but… I think you’re going to feel at least just a little sad when I’m dead.” It was as if Blair knew how she would feel the moment she saw the video. He knew she would break down and cry. Blair continued, “Mabes, if you’re seeing this video, it means I am no longer alive. I'm sorry for hurting you again. I know I promised you tha
Mable had never related to the sentiment that one could not live without another person. However, she had never related more strongly with that thought than at that moment, feeling as if she was going to fall apart. She could not fathom the thought that the man she loved so much was no longer with her. Blair would never hug her or kiss her again. He would never blow-dry her hair for her in the gentle way he always did. She would never hear him tenderly calling out Mabes again… He was dead. Completely gone, with no way of returning. “Mabes, don't cry. My brother…” Tracey was on the verge of tears as well and tried to offer some comfort. The words rose to her lips a few times, but she would swallow them back down again. She could not say it. Solomon and Kyle specifically instructed her to not disclose her brother’s present condition to Mabes. Even they were unsure whether Blair would ever wake up again. “Mabes.” All Tracey could do was embrace Mable tightly a
“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