Blair stared at Mable and gently tousled her hair between his fingers. “Astrid, we are your family!” Connor's voice was grave. Mable immediately retorted, “No! Not anymore!” “What do you mean by that?” Connor frowned. Mable declared vehemently, “I’m going to cut off all ties with the Mullers. “From now on, I am no longer related to you people!” Mable's tone was severe. She was relentless and did not allow Connor even a second to speak his mind. “One more thing. I will never let Jeremiah get away with it! If you have time to call me, why don’t you start thinking about how you are going to deal with whatever comes next?!” She was not going to hurt Connor since he was her birth father. However, she was not going to be too lenient with him either. It was the only way she could claim justice for herself. Connor seemed to understand what Mable was hinting at. His voice trembled as he spoke, “Astrid, you…” Mable had enough of bickering with him and proceeded to han
At the Mullers’ villa in Italee. Connor was perched in a wheelchair, staring blankly at the phone after he was hung up on. There was a murky look in his eyes as he sighed dejectedly. After putting away the phone, he wheeled himself to the window and stared at the peach grove in the backyard. A dull look was written across his face. What if he had truly made a mistake? All he wanted was to save Mable from getting hurt. Anyway, the Fowlers were full of problematic folks! If Blair truly loved Mable, why would he have hurt her feelings so much in the first place? Connor once promised Mable that he would protect her. Things turned out contrary to his expectations. Mable hated him and even Jeremiah had to suffer for it. Connor sighed deeply, his eyes sorrowful. “Sir, surely the young lady would not do anything to Mr. Jeremiah, will she?” The butler asked with concern. He had been serving the Mullers for decades and watched Jeremiah grow up into an adult. As Connor’s
Adam adjusted his glasses and suddenly asked, “Rorr, when did you fall for Mabes?” Rory turned to him with a snap and flashed a grin. “It was… I don't remember at this point. My other side was stupid enough to treat her as family. He always wanted to get closer to her but was too afraid to. There were so many times when he was so upset with Mable but was too soft-hearted to hurt her. Frankly, I can’t stand the sight of it anymore. Mable is just an ungrateful brat. Tell me, how is Blair any better than me?” “I don’t think it’s fair to make comparisons.” Adam expressed with a sigh, “Rorr and Mabes have known each other for more than a decade. They are not family but somehow closer than family can be. Mabes has always been very fond of Rorr. If it wasn’t for all those things that happened later on, she would continue regarding him the same way. I know Mabes enough to say that the reason she cut things off with you is not because she fell for Blair.” Rory squinted viciously and ca
Paul laughed roaringly in a very sarcastic way, “Ha! You must be trying to screw with me, Adam. It’s already kind enough of me not to try to get revenge on him out of respect for Mable. How can you suggest that I help him?” Adam pleaded, “I know you have always hated him because of what happened to Coral, but…” “Shut your mouth!” Paul roared angrily and continued in a voice filled with spite, “Coral is my sister and was just as close with you over the years. She thought of you as her brother. It was Rory who got her killed, but here you are, speaking up for his murderer. How could you do this to her?!” Adam sighed, “I always thought of her as my sister as well.” “You don't have the right to say that!” Paul snarled viciously. “Paul, please calm down and listen to what I have to say.” Adam sat on the couch and pressed a finger against his throbbing temples. He had promised Rory he would take this secret to the grave. However, it now seemed like an apt time to tell Pa
At the time, Adam was inside the car only a couple hundred meters away from them. He had not chased after Coral because he wanted to give Rory some space to talk to her in hopes that he would be able to talk some sense into her. If he had been with Coral, perhaps Coral would not have died.He slumped onto the couch and spoke in a raspy voice, “This is the truth behind her death.” After that, Paul stayed silent for what seemed like an eternity. The only sound coming from the other end of the phone was his heavy breathing. Then, Adam started again, “What I’m saying is that it was not Rorr's alter ego that killed Coral. It was Coral's death that crushed him so much that his alter ego managed to take over. It was only when Mable returned to the castle and offered him some comfort that he managed to return to normal. “Coral's death may have left a mark on you, but what makes you think it did not leave a mark in Rorr? He has been living with guilt all these years and never tried
In Richworth. Blair's treatment was progressing without any hiccups. With Mable by his side, he was in a much better mood. It was aiding with the timeline of his recovery. After a week passed, he was ready to have the stitches removed. Mable had spoken to Wilbur beforehand. They concluded that Blair could be discharged from the hospital and head home for the rest of his recovery. There was a trained medical team at the villa. Furthermore, Wilbur would be showing up for routine inspections every other day. On the day that the stitches were set to be removed, Mable sat next to Blair and watched. She felt the urge to cry when she saw the wounds riddled across Blair’s body. More than a couple of wounds on his body required heavy stitches, with the most significant one of them being the gunshot wound he sustained to the left chest. As the doctor skillfully attended to Blair, Mable’s eyes started to fray with red. Then, she felt someone holding her hand. It was Blair,
It was a rather ideal spot for a surveillance camera since it offered a good view of the entire room. “When did you install it?” “A long time ago.” A thought suddenly flashed across Mable’s head. She blushed softly while muttering, “That means you could see everything.” Sometimes, she would get changed right next to the bed to save the hassle of having to go into the dresser. He… Blair took Mable's hand and gently kissed her lips. His tone dropped to a low and gentle drawl, “Nothing I haven’t seen before.” Mable cheeks grew redder. Blair pulled at her arm to settle her on his lap. “Don't worry. I’m the only one who has access to the surveillance camera in the bedroom.” Mable was not surprised. She knew Blair would not give anyone else access. “Don’t.” She was worried about hurting Blair’s leg and was hesitant to sit on top of his lap. She got up and bent over next to him so their eyes were level. Mable chuckled softly and suddenly, her voice took on a se
Mable was originally planning to lie down with Blair for a while until he fell asleep. Then, she would check on the children. Who would have thought it would turn out like this? After she stepped out of the bathroom and got changed. She noticed Blair sitting up in bed, staring at her with a snarky smile. “Quit smiling at me!” Mable blushed and became flustered. Blair gestured for her to approach. Mable shot him a glare but approached nonetheless. Blair gently took her hand and took his time kissing every single finger before stating sincerely, “Mabes, we’re a married couple. There’s no need to be shy about doing it.” He was right that Mable was very embarrassed. She wanted to find a hole to hide in. Still, she was very content. She withdrew her hand and helped Blair settle into the blankets before telling him, “Hurry up and get some rest. I’ll wake you up in forty minutes.” A forty-minute nap was plenty. She was worried Blair would have trouble sleeping
“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