From that day on, Kyle would carefully apply the body oil to Zoe’s belly and thighs every night.It really worked. After a few months of persistence, the stretch marks on her belly had faded so much that they were almost invisible, and no new ones popped up.Kyle recalled the scene when Zoe tearfully asked if he would dislike her because of her marks and could not help but smile.How could he dislike her? She was his precious darling that he finally won over.In fact, he was worried that she would dislike him.Perhaps, one day, she would regain her memory and remember the past. Then, she would not want him anymore...“Ky.”Zoe’s voice interrupted his thoughts.“Hm?”“I want to go to Royal View Villa tomorrow to see Mabes. I want to check on her.”Zoe sighed and added, “It’s been some time since Master Blair passed away. I wonder if Mabes has come out of her grief.”Her heart broke for Mable.Kyle massaged her calves while saying, “Not tomorrow. She’ll be very busy these nex
Now that she was seven months pregnant, the baby’s movements had become much more frequent.Kyle placed both hands on Zoe’s belly and felt the slight movements of the baby inside.He lowered his head and spoke to the baby gently, “Baby, be good. Mommy has been working hard carrying you. Don’t kick her anymore.”Zoe looked at Kyle, her face showing a sweet smile.She guessed that she might be having a son. After all, it was usually the boys who would be so active. The baby in her belly seemed to understand his daddy’s words and quieted down.Kyle leaned over and kissed her swollen belly.“It tickles.”Zoe touched the spot that Kyle kissed and laughed.Kyle helped her to lie on her side and placed a pillow behind her waist. “Go to sleep. I’ll be here with you.”“Mm.”“What do you want to eat for lunch? I’ll have someone make it for you so you can eat when you wake up.”“Anything works, but...” Zoe pursed her lips and said, “I really want peaches.”Kyle stroked her hair fond
Kyle squatted by her feet and helped her put on her socks.Zoe looked at him and asked, “There’s a yoga class this afternoon. Do you want to join?”Since becoming pregnant, Zoe had to attend three prenatal yoga classes every week. A specialized yoga instructor would come to teach her in the private gym in the backyard.Kyle raised his head and said with a smile, “Of course. I’ll be with you all day today.”Zoe blinked. “Aren’t you busy?”Yesterday, he left early and only came back in the evening. Then, he had left again after dinner and returned this morning.“I’m almost done with my work.”Kyle sat beside her, wrapping an arm around her shoulder. “Besides, no matter how busy I am, I want to accompany you to the yoga class.”He had been busy catching Jeremiah the past few days. Now that they had him, he was not as busy.Furthermore, Solomon had returned. So, Kyle could hand over the rest of the tasks to him.At this point, Kyle just wanted to accompany Zoe. With her pregnancy
In the Goodman residence’s backyard basement, Kyle looked at Jeremiah locked up inside, his face expressionless.“What did you want to tell me, Mr. Muller?”In the dim basement, Jeremiah’s hands were handcuffed behind his back. His hair was disheveled, there were bruises on his lips, and his white shirt was stained with blood.Both sides got into a fight during last night’s capture. Being outnumbered, Jeremiah naturally suffered injuries.Kyle had a doctor look at him. However, since they were all superficial wounds and not life-threatening, he left Jeremiah be.It was fine as long as Jeremiah was still breathing.Jeremiah raised his head, his eyes bloodshot after several days without sleep. He looked rather terrifying.“Where’s Eugenie?” He asked in a hoarse voice.If they had not deliberately leaked her whereabouts, he would not have taken such a risk and ended up getting caught.Kyle looked at him and smirked meaningfully. “Heh...”Seeing Jeremiah’s anxiousness, he slowed
‘Eugenie...’Kyle looked at Jeremiah and frowned deeply. “What do you mean?”Jeremiah said indifferently, “Eugenie is a South Jumonte poison master. If you want to know, ask her.”Then, Jeremiah stopped speaking.He knew that Kyle would not tell him where Jeremiah was, so it was meaningless to ask further.Jeremiah was now extremely grateful that he took the poison that year. At least, in such a situation, he would know at any time whether she was safe.As long as she was alive, he would have the chance to find her again.Kyle stared at Jeremiah for a few seconds with furrowed brows, then finally turned and left.‘Our lives are bound to each other. We share life and death together.’Recalling what Jeremiah said, Kyle felt a bit uneasy.What did Jeremiah mean by that?Kyle thought about it and decided to tell Eugenie about this tomorrow.Back in the bedroom, he changed into his pajamas and lay down. Zoe moved closer to him.“Where did you go?” Her voice was soft with a nasa
At the airport, Eugenie bought a ticket for noon back to South Jumonte with a connecting flight to a different city.She had been away from South Jumonte for many years but did not intend to stay long after returning this time. She only planned to take a look and visit the Tonham area next.At ten in the morning, Eugenie arrived at the airport and was just about to check in her luggage when her phone rang.It was from Kyle. They exchanged numbers a few days ago when they asked her for help.Why was he calling her now?“Hello, Mr. Goodman?” Eugenie answered the phone.Immediately, Kyle’s voice said, “It’s me, Ms. Landon. I have something to tell you. Is it convenient for you to talk?”Eugenie walked to a quieter place. “Sure, go ahead.”Kyle said, “I went to see Jeremiah last night, and he said some incomprehensible things to me. I thought it was necessary to tell you.”Eugenie frowned and gripped her phone tightly.What did Jeremiah say to Kyle?After a few seconds of silenc
Eugenie squatted on the ground, hugging herself tightly as Jeremiah’s words echoed in her ears.Her rationality told her Jeremiah was lying and that it was impossible.However, for some reason, a humble hope emerged in her heart.What if he was telling the truth?Eugenie hugged her head, trembling like a leaf. “No... It’s impossible. It’s fake. Eugenie Landon, he’s just a liar. His words can’t be trusted.”He deceived and abandoned her. How could he share life and death with her if he clearly did not take the Lifebond Poison?Moreover, without love, the Lifebond Poison would not work.“Miss, are you okay? Are you feeling unwell?” A kind samaritan saw Eugenie crouching on the ground, seemingly in pain, and came forward to ask.Eugenie raised her head, her vision somewhat blurred.The person saw her tear-streaked face and felt at a loss. “Uh, Miss... Are you okay? Do you need help?”“I’m fine, thank you.”Eugenie wiped the tears on her face and stood up with the help of her lu
Mable walked over to the bedside and handed Lemon, who could not wait to be hugged by her dad, to Blair.“Let Daddy hold you, sweetheart.”Blair held Lemon and kissed her soft face.“Daddy, kissy...” Lemon also kissed her daddy’s cheek, her large eyes staring adorably at him.The familiar embrace of her father made her feel warm.Lemon hugged his neck tightly, refusing to let go. She nuzzled her little head against his chest, acting spoiled.Finally, she could see her dad again after missing him so much.Mable was worried about the wounds on Blair’s body and stroked Lemon’s head. “Sweetie, Daddy’s body is still injured. You can’t hug him so tightly, or you’ll make the wounds hurt.”As soon as Lemon heard that her father was injured, she stopped acting spoiled in his arms and pouted softly. “Hurt? Daddy is hurt...”Blair looked at the little girl in his arms, his heart softening. “Daddy is fine.”The time the family of five spent together was warm yet short.In the evening, t
“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