Zoe found it hard to adapt in the Goodman Residence. Although Kyle's parents no longer opposed her relationship with Kyle, the unfamiliar surroundings still made her uneasy. Kyle brought her back to his villa once she had recovered a little.He brought his work home to spend more time with Zoe and allow himself to heal.One afternoon, while Kyle was working in the study, Zoe watched TV in the living room and decided not to disturb him.The doorbell rang, and Aunt Laura answered it. Soon after, Melanie entered the house."Ms. Zepher, Master Kyle is working upstairs. Please wait for a moment, and I'll inform him," Aunt Laura said."Alright, Aunt Laura." Melanie nodded and glanced at Zoe sideways.While Aunt Laura went upstairs, Melanie asked Zoe, "Ms. White, is the injury on your back getting better?"Zoe nodded in response but chose to remain silent. She did not like Melanie and had no intention of conversing with her.Melanie noticed the necklace around Zoe's neck, which she
Melanie covered her bleeding nose, tears streaming down her face. She looked pitiful with her crying and nosebleed.Kyle narrowed his eyes and spoke sternly, "Is that so?"He glanced at Zoe, who was in his arms, and asked, "Zoe, did you hurt Melanie?"Zoe heard Kyle’s stern voice and nodded reluctantly with teary eyes. "Yes. But—"Before Zoe could explain, Kyle interrupted her. "You've become more disobedient."Zoe bit her lip, thinking that Kyle was angry with her. Tears welled up in her eyes.It was Melanie’s fault that she grabbed her necklace and called her names which caused Zoe to retaliate physically.Melanie implored, "Kyle, even though we've canceled our engagement, we should still be friends, right? You can't let your girlfriend treat me like this!"Kyle, cradling Zoe's shoulder, sat down on the couch and played with her hand. His tone was gentle as he said, "My dear Zoe has always been gentle and obedient, like a little kitten. If someone hadn't provoked her first, s
In Kyle’s Villa.After Melanie left, Zoe angrily returned to the bedroom, removed the necklace around her neck, and vigorously wiped it with a soft cloth for cleaning jewelry.Kyle hugged Zoe from behind. "Zoe, are you angry?"Zoe turned around and looked at him unhappily, "Kyle, I hate her!"Kyle nodded, saying, "I've already talked to Aunt Laura; she won't be allowed in again."Zoe nodded in return, looking at the precious necklace in her hand as she said, "This is the necklace you gave me."Kyle took the necklace from her hand and put it back on her. He said, "If anyone dares to take your necklace, tell me, and I'll personally take care of them."Zoe nodded vigorously, hugging Kyle. "The necklace is mine, as is Kyle.""Yes, yes, I’m all yours." Kyle smiled. Not long after Melanie left, Kyle received a call from his father asking him to return to the mansion. His tone was full of anger, and Kyle probably guessed the reason. After hanging up, he asked Zoe to wait for him a
“Oh? Well, someone like you should be called 'mentally challenged'!" Melanie spat out the insult."Let go of me!" Zoe shouted.After Kyle's parents watched the footage on the surveillance video, they looked at Melanie, whose expression had changed."Melanie, how could you?" Monica looked at Melanie, both angry and furious.Monica might have been even more ruthless than Zoe if it were her. A punch would have been too lenient!Floyd also looked at Melanie. His disappointment was evident.They initially thought she was the victim, but unexpectedly, she provoked Zoe first, physically forced her, and even used foul language. She got what she deserved!Melanie had not anticipated there to be surveillance in the living room. Otherwise, she would never have said those things."Mr. and Mrs. Floyd, please let me explain. I was joking with Zoe."Seeing the sudden change in the situation, Jane hurriedly defended her daughter, "Yes, our Melanie has been a well-mannered, good child since ch
Melanie was furious. "How was I supposed to know that Kyle had installed surveillance in the living room?"Zoe, that jerk, broke her nose. She would not let her get away with it.Jane looked at her daughter and advised, "I've told you. It doesn't matter if Kyle doesn't like you now. If you gain approval from his parents, it's like stepping half a foot into the Gates of the Goodmans!""Don't be deceived by their lack of objection to Kyle being with that idiot, Zoe. It's just temporary. Considering Zoe's situation, the Goodmans will never agree to their marriage unless she miraculously recovers her normal intelligence. As long as they don't get married, you have a chance! You mustn’t rush or let them have a bad impression of you, understand?"Melanie was about to explode angrily. Even though she understood her mom was right, she could not swallow her pride. She looked at her mother, speaking with deep concern, "Mom, do you think there's any chance for Zoe to recover?""I consulted a
Mable pulled Blair down to sit and took out lunch, placing it on the table one by one. "If I didn't come, you'd be too busy and forget to eat."Blair looked at Mable, eyes filled with happiness. "I knew you were coming, so I waited for you."Mable handed him the cutlery. "Take a short nap after lunch. We don’t want you tiring yourself out."As he was busy until early morning, sleeping for under five hours, Blair had dark circles under his eyes.Blair looked tenderly at Mable, saying, "Lie down with me for a while later.""I'm afraid I can't." Blair raised his eyebrow, then heard Mable saying, "I need to hurry to the medicine market. The owner messaged me this morning, saying the Flower of Dragonbone is available."Mable was worried about being late and someone else buying them first.Blair nodded. "I'll have Arthur accompany you."Mable said, "It’s okay. Hugh is waiting for me downstairs; he can accompany me. After I'm done, I’ll pick you up after work.""Okay. Be careful on
Hugh ran back to the traditional Chinese medicine shop and found the owner lying unconscious. He immediately sensed then that something serious had happened."Boss!"Hugh rushed into the guest room but found no trace of Mable.This was not good. He immediately called Blair. "Master Blair, the boss is missing!"At X.When Hugh's call came in, Blair was preparing to take a short nap.As soon as he answered, he heard him say that Mable was missing."What the hell is going on?!" Blair stood up abruptly, exuding a chilling aura.Was she not supposed to be at the medicine market? How could she suddenly disappear?Hugh briefly explained the situation to Blair. To which, Blair immediately said, "Check the shop’s surveillance immediately!"While saying this, Blair opened his computer to check Mable's phone location. “Mabes, please be safe.”Blair swiftly typed on the keyboard. In less than five minutes, he got Mable's phone location.When he saw the location on the map, Blair's expr
Luke raised his hand, signaling his men to wake up Mable. They grabbed Mable's hair and splashed water on her face."Ugh!" Mable woke up from unconsciousness. She opened her eyes to find Luke sitting nearby, staring at her with a sinister smile."Luke, you—"Luke pointed at Mable, interrupting her. "Mable, I advise you not to move recklessly. Be careful, or boom!"Mable lowered her head to see her strapped with explosives around her waist and legs. A chill ran down her spine."Luke, what are you planning?""You'll find out soon."Luke took out a small bottle from his bag. "Feed her this."One of his men took it and approached Mable.Looking at the substance in his hand, Mable had a foreboding feeling. "What is this? Ugh—" Before she could finish her sentence, Luke's henchman held Mable's chin and poured the liquid into her mouth.The stimulating liquid flowed down her throat, making Mable feel uneasy.Mable tried to vomit the liquid, but it was in vain. "Luke, what did you