Even though children at the age of five or six might not understand much, they could still discern that words like “ugly” and “disgusting” carried negative meanings.“Hubert, is Nicole your real sister?”“...No,” Hubert replied.“See, I told you they aren’t real siblings. Nicole is so ugly, and Hubert is so handsome. How could they be real siblings?”“I also think Nicole is very ugly. The scar on her face will surely be even bigger when she grows up.”“Hubert, don’t play with that ugly freak Nicole anymore. Let’s play together in the future.”“Yeah, Hubert, let’s play together. Ignore Nicole; she’s so ugly. Playing with her will make us ugly, too.”Hubert replied, “Disgusting!”“Do you also find the scars on her face disgusting? I do, too!”“Yeah... I also think so…”...Nicki remembered the conversation she heard in kindergarten that afternoon and cried bitterly.It turned out her kindergarten friends did not like her; they thought she was a freak.Their kindness toward h
There was a moment of silence.“Nicki listened to the voice coming from Blair’s phone, sadly biting her lip, and burying her face in his embrace.“Disgusting!”The moment Spike’s words echoed from the phone, Mable felt Nicki’s body tremble.“Do you also find the scars on her face disgusting? I do, too!”“Yeah... I also think so…”However, the next moment, Spike’s voice came again from the surveillance video.“No, I’m talking about you! Your mouths stink. It’s truly disgusting. Do you think you’re worthy to play with me? If I hear you call Nicole an ugly freak again, I’ll sew your mouths shut with needles and then slash your faces seventeen or eighteen times!”“Wow!”“Wow, Hubert is so scary…”The two little girls were instantly frightened to tears.Mable could not believe what she heard, as was Blair. Only Nicki was left with question marks.The trio looked towards Spike standing nearby.Rubbing her eyes, Nicki realized she misunderstood Hubert. He did not find her disgust
At the Xephers residence.Melanie had saved Kyle’s number but never called him before.Thus, when she saw his name on the caller ID, she felt a bit excited.He was probably calling her to thank her for helping to deliver things to the villa today.Melanie picked up the phone and answered the call. “Hi, Kyle.”On the other side of the phone, Kyle paused for a moment before saying, “Ms. Xepher, I heard from Aunt Laura that you came to the villa today.”Melanie smiled sweetly. “Yes, my housekeeper made the ravioli you liked. I happened to pass by, so I brought them over for you.”“Thanks.”Melanie was just about to say, “You’re welcome.” However, before the words could leave her mouth, Kyle’s voice sounded again. “In the future, just let the servants take care of such things.”Melanie said, “It’s nothing much. I wasn’t that busy today anyway...”Kyle interrupted her words. “The Goodman family doesn’t lack servants.”Melanie stiffened, sensing the coldness in Kyle’s tone.“Ms.
“Huh?” Zoe’s eyes sparkled as she looked at him. “Really?”Kyle leaned over to press a kiss on her lips. “Of course. When have I ever lied to you?”Zoe’s heart felt sweet as if she had eaten sugar.Kyle blow-dried her hair while explaining, “Melanie’s family and mine have been friends for generations. I met her a few times when I was a kid, but we haven’t met much since growing up, so I don’t know her well.”Zoe nodded. “Uh-huh, I know. She’s your fianceé.”Kyle frowned. “Zoe, she was saying nonsense. She’s not my fianceé. I don’t have a fianceé.”‘I only have you, Zoe.’Zoe blinked and nodded slowly....The next day, Kyle had just finished his morning meeting when his assistant brought a parcel to his office.“Sir, your delivery has arrived.”Kyle nodded. “Leave it there.”After the assistant left, Kyle opened the parcel and took out the box inside.He opened the box and pulled out a diamond necklace.The necklace was a pair of large and small stars, studded with diamon
Melanie’s heart tightened at his words, and her hands on her knees subconsciously clenched into fists.She hid it so well. How did Kyle find out that she had boyfriends abroad?She did not have time to think about it and said, “That’s not what I meant, Kyle. Don’t misunderstand. I’m not an unreasonable person. I came to see you today just to ask for another month or two. Once I complete this project, I’ll personally talk to Uncle Floyd to cancel the engagement.“Please, Kyle.”Kyle looked at the pleading Melanie in front of him, remained silent for a while, and finally nodded.“Thank you, Kyle!” Melanie was overjoyed.Her mother was right. So long as she showed weakness, spoke soft words, and acted pitiful, no man could refuse.Melanie looked at him and smiled. “It’s almost noon. Let me treat you to a meal as thanks.”“No need. I have plans for lunch.”“Okay, then I’ll leave now.”Melanie was not upset since she achieved her main goal for the day. Being too pushy would only m
Blair looked at it and frowned slightly. “It’s very small.”He thought the parasite would look bizarre with a size similar to a thumbnail, but this creature was entirely white and resembled a small bean.Dr. Sandman explained, “Master Blair, the parasite is highly sensitive to its species when it is white. When it’s full, its body will turn red and enter a dormant period that can last for up to a month...”Then, Dr. Sandman looked at him. “Master Blair, I’ll take a blood sample for you now.”Blair held out his hand. Dr. Sandman pricked his index finger with a needle and dripped two drops of blood near the parasite.The next moment, the seemingly motionless parasite suddenly became excited, quickly retreating until it reached the edge of the petri dish, as if intending to climb out.Dr. Sandman watched this scene and frowned tightly. “This reaction...”Blair said, “This indicates that... I have the male parasite of the Necro Poison in my body.”Compared to the doctor’s worry, Bl
Dr. Sandman looked at Blair and explained, “Master Blair, there’s something I didn’t mention before. Although the male parasite can enhance physical strength and longevity, if it’s removed from the body, there’s a risk that the parasite might die. More importantly, the person losing the parasite will become increasingly weak and might not live for long after.”Blair listened to the word but showed no surprise in his expression.He nodded and said calmly, “I know.”The doctor was stunned. “If you know, then why...”...“Blair, if you want to save Mable, there’s a way. The male parasite in your body can neutralize the Necro Poison of the female parasite.“As long as you remove the male parasite, just a drop of its blood can completely cleanse the poison in Mable’s body.“However, let me tell you. Once you remove the male parasite, you’ll die in less than a year.“What will you do? Are you still willing to save Mable? Hahaha... Blair, I want to see just how much you love Mable. Wi
Blair quickly went to the rest area, grabbed a thin blanket, and covered her gently.It was soon winter. Even though there was heating in the office, sleeping like that could lead to a cold.“You’re back.”Mable was not in a deep sleep and woke up as soon as Blair covered her.“Why didn’t you sleep in the rest area? You didn’t even cover yourself with a blanket. What if you catch a cold?”Blair looked at her with concern in his eyes, holding her hand while frowning deeply. “Look how cold your hands are. You’re always making me worry.”Mable looked at him and smiled. “I just wanted to close my eyes but ended up falling asleep.”Blair brought her hand to his mouth and breathed warm air on them. “Have you been having trouble sleeping at night?”He had been sleeping in the other room and did not know how Mable slept.Mable yawned. “I’ve been taking medicine these days, which has helped.”Blair rubbed her hand and suddenly said, “Mabes, can I sleep in the master bedroom tonight?”