After the meal, Brandy made a call.
With an injured leg, going to the bathroom became inconvenient for Valeria. She hesitated but didn't want to ask Brandy for help. Instead, she started thinking about Shane. How would Shane react to this situation?
Eventually, she got out of bed, enduring the pain, and went to the bathroom. Brandy, busy with the call, didn't pay attention to what was happening behind him. After the call ended, he turned around and found the bed empty.
Just as he glanced towards the bathroom, the door opened, and she walked out, resembling a seventy or eighty-year-old woman. After leaving the bathroom, she cast a glance at Brandy, appearing indifferent. She limped back to bed, leaving Brandy standing at the ward's entrance, feeling momentarily foolish.
"You don't need to force yourself to get out of bed. I'm here specifically to take care of you. Don't be poli
"Impossible." Ed's face darkened, and he would never sever the father-daughter relationship with her at this critical moment. He still relied on her to save his life.Hearing Ed's response, Valeria smiled. Her usually radiant face now had a faint hint of amusement. She looked at her father and asked, "If the person in front of you right now were Vanya, would you still say the same? Would you still ruthlessly push Vanya into the fire? What exactly are you thinking? Where do you place me? Vanya is your daughter, am I not? Just because my mother abandoned me, doesn't want me, can you recklessly hurt me?“Vanya has been cherished and pampered by you since birth. Do you still remember who you cherished the most before Vanya was born? Just because Vanya was born, you permanently abandoned me. What's the difference between you and my heartless mother?“Vanya is your daughter, and I am too. But you
Elijah followed Brandy and Valeria upstairs. Brandy felt something was off behind him. He turned back several times but couldn't spot anyone. It seemed that Elijah's anti-surveillance skills were extraordinary.Once inside, she felt a bit tired. Carrying the groceries, she went straight to the kitchen, intending to have dinner and then send Brandy away. Just as she entered the kitchen, she heard a knock on the door. Without a second word, Brandy threw his coat on the sofa and went to the door, opening it without much formality.When the door opened, Brandy was dumbfounded. The person at the door was none other than Shane's older brother."El..." Brandy intended to call him Elijah, but before he could finish, Elijah entered without waiting for him and pushed him aside without any courtesy.Brandy felt that something was not quite right, so he closed the door and followed Elijah
"She went out to buy groceries. She said she wanted to make a good meal for you." Brandy answered carefully, glancing at Shane's face.The Hunter family was a bunch of non-humans.Hearing this, Shane's face finally returned to normal. He turned around and opened his suitcase. Just like they didn't exist, he took out a transparent bag containing some mobile phone parts. Pouring them onto the table, he quickly assembled a phone. After a short while, the phone was complete, and he put the battery in. The phone could make calls.Shane immediately called Valeria. Valeria answered the call after a short delay of less than ten seconds.As soon as the call connected, Valeria answered the phone. Valeria's voice was still a bit excited. Shane was in a good mood hearing her so happy. The incident just now was already forgotten."My wife, I am back. Where are you?" Sh
"Do we need to cook the fish?" Valeria stood in the kitchen, looking at the lively fish. She thought it would have been better not to buy it. If they bought it cooked, they wouldn't have to wait so long. It was already past ten, nearly eleven.Shane went on and put the chicken in the pressure cooker for the sake of convenience. He didn't want to waste this beautiful evening; they could eat quickly and then deal with important matters later."Of course. You go ahead; I'll prepare it." Shane turned around to wash the fish and proceeded to cook it in a braised style. The kitchen was filled with a delightful aroma, causing the men outside to frown occasionally.Elijah, for some reason, thought of the young waitress at the restaurant and imagined her carrying a plate with braised fish. Feeling annoyed, he turned away.Grandpa Hunter looked disdainfully at his eldest grandson, thinking th
When Valeria first saw Timothy, she thought she might be seeing things. However, when she turned around to take a closer look, it turned out to be Timothy, that scoundrel.Timothy was dressed in tattered clothes, torn and ragged. His face and body were covered in bruises. Without those bruises, Timothy would look lifeless; there was no hint of color on his face, and it was hard to believe he was alive.When Valeria saw Timothy, he was leaning against an entrance below the subway station, his eyes empty and expression dull.Many people thought Timothy was begging for money. Those passing by would toss a few coins to him, pitying his miserable appearance.Valeria stood nearby, observing Timothy. She wondered if being bankrupt would lead to starvation, especially for someone with hands and feet who resorted to begging here. Little did she know that Timothy had offended her husband, Shane, and this fate was sealed unless Shane extended mercy. Otherwise, Timothy would beg at the subway sta
After leaving the kitchen, Shane covered her with a blanket, picked her up, and returned to the bedroom. The first time was indescribable, and who could say anything about it. It felt beautiful inside, but it had indeed exhausted her.Lowering his head, Shane carefully placed her on the bed to avoid disturbing the deeply asleep person. Standing up, Shane fetched a towel, wiped the sweat from her face, and only then laid down next to her. As soon as he lay down, he looked at Valeria. Her face was still red; she really liked being shy.Moving closer, Shane hugged her, kissed her shoulder, and fell asleep. Once asleep, it was already the next morning.When Valeria woke up the next morning, her face turned red. She looked up at Shane, who was holding her tightly. Remembering what happened in the kitchen yesterday, she felt embarrassed. She had done everything Shane should have done. Thinking about it made her blush."Aawake?" IShane was awake. His body became excited when she warmed up, a
Shane followed her into the kitchen. She remained silent, but as she sat down and pursed her lips, Shane felt that something was amiss."If you don't tell me, how would I know? I'm not a mind reader. Did I do something I shouldn't have?" Shane said, taking a bite of the sandwich, chewing.She stared at him for a while without coming to her senses. As soon as she did, her face turned red.At first, Shane didn't speak. He held her face in his hands, gently rubbing her cheeks with his thumbs, feeling distressed. She always kept things to herself. Why wouldn't she talk to him? He was worried."I feel... I feel like Vanya is acting a bit strange." She finally spoke. After saying this, her face turned red, not from embarrassment but from feeling humiliated. She turned away and dared not look at Shane.Shane was momentarily stunned, then cursed inwardly. Indeed, she wasn't a good person."What does it matter? You are Valeria. What does it have to do with her?" Shane pulled her closer, lookin
Everhart's family lived in a small villa, considered a decent one despite being somewhat basic.Standing at the gate, Brandy, followed by his entourage, knocked on the gate. After a while, a person came out. Brandy recognized him as Ed and couldn't help but smile.Ed, seeing Brandy and his group, turned pale. He hesitated before reluctantly opening the door.Without saying a word, Brandy, holding his cigarette, walked in, not bothering to acknowledge Ed. The men behind him pushed Ed forcefully.Brandy entered, hearing a woman inside asking who they were.He remained silent, smoking as he found a place to sit on the sofa. He looked like an ordinary person, but in reality, he was an intimidating bully.The others stood behind Brandy. The guy who greeted Brandy went into one of the rooms, glanced around, and nodded, signaling the others. They began smashing things. It didn't matter what it was; as long as it could be smashed, they destroyed it.Ed was trembling with fear. He dared not ap
Valeria couldn't lift her head even at night, feeling that what Shane did was just not right. It was broad daylight, still in the dormitory. How could he do that? She wasn't sure if anyone was passing by outside, and her heart was still pounding.Shane, on the other hand, seemed quite content, lying on the bed with his bare arms exposed. The quilt was draped around his waist, and in his arms was Valeria, who seemed to be wearing very little. One of his hands was patting her gently.At this moment, Shane felt that there was nothing happier than sleeping, especially when holding his Valeria. It was so comfortable being naked together.Shane lay on the bed with half-closed eyes, his voice carrying a lazy and hoarse tone. A pleased smile lingered on his face.
Valeria's decision to stay or leave was finally settled. She chose to stay with Shane, while Grandpa Hunter went to Neil's place.Initially, Grandpa Hunter was reluctant to let go, but after having some fun and seeing Shane getting upset, he finally relented.After Grandpa Hunter left, Shane took Valeria back to their dormitory. To their surprise, someone was already inside. When they reached the door, Shane froze, staring at the unlocked door.Normally, Shane shared the room with Chris, his partner. Shane was the leader of the Iron-Blooded Brigade, and Chris served as the political commissar. Though they didn't get along well in daily life, they cooperated seamlessly when it came to important decisions, especially when competing with other brigades. They often spent sleepless nights strategizing.
Shane frowned at this. Who would dare propose marriage to him?"Report!" shouted Shane at the door.Grandpa Hunter was eating, and he jumped in surprise.Everyone at the table found this amusing. Someone got up to open the door, and Shane stood there until he put his hand down. As soon as he walked in, he glanced towards the private room and was stunned. There was actually a girl in there.Shane walked straight in, took a look at the people sitting at the table, and was momentarily stunned. It felt like being set up.Valeria also didn't expect Shane to be dressed like this, resembling a special forces soldier on television. He was covered from head to toe, and it was the height of summer. She couldn't believe he was wearing so much.Busy taking care of Grandpa Hunter eating, Valeria stood up from her seat, her face turning red and white alternately, a bit overwhelmed.Shane felt disdainful. He knew nothing good would come of this.Shane went straight to Valeria. She was slow to react.
"When Shane received the call during special training, they didn't say much, just asked him to hurry over, saying someone important had arrived. Shane wondered who could be so important that they needed to summon him; was he a floor manager?Shane hesitated and didn't move quickly. Meanwhile, on the training ground, two outstanding rookies had emerged among the new recruits.In fact, Shane had a specific mission for his return this time. There were a few outstanding new recruits slated for exceptional recruitment, and Shane felt extremely unlucky. He had to personally handle this matter. Those under his command were well-fed and well-rested, so why did they have to call him back? He was about to get married, and he couldn't understand what these higher-ups were thinking.Upon his arrival, Shane's first action was to summon his old partner, Brad, to the meeting room. He criticized her thoroughly, leaving Brad too frighten
Valeria's departure was accompanied by an accidental collision with the person delivering food, causing her to stumble. Brandy, following her outside, witnessed the incident.Bending down, Brandy lifted Valeria and immediately took her to the hospital for an examination. Though it turned out to be just minor injuries, Brandy made a big fuss, ordering X-rays and bandages, making it seem more severe than it actually was.After finishing at the hospital, Valeria wanted to go home, but Brandy insisted on getting her a hospital room. He even got a single high-standard room."I'll talk to Mr. Hunter about the money. Just stay here and get well. You can leave the hospital once the wound on your leg heals."Valeria expressed her intention to leave the hospital as soon as possible, but Brandy adamantly refused. The two argued in the hospital room until Brandy firmly rejected her proposal.
Brandy came up just because he saw Vanya coming. He came up to check, probably feeling uneasy and worried about potential trouble.Upon arriving, he was surprised by the calm atmosphere. "Why is it so quiet?" Brandy asked as he came up, his eyes showing suspicion. He glanced at Vanya and then at Valeria. Valeria felt that Brandy's presence was unnecessary but didn't say anything.Seizing the opportunity, Vanya spoke to Brandy, "My parents would like to invite you both over for a meal. I don't know if you can honor us with your presence. It's a special apology."Brandy rubbed his ears. Did he hear it right? Did the sun rise from the west today?Valeria didn't expect Vanya to directly address Brandy. As Vanya finished speaking, Valeria's expression turned somewhat unpleasant. She was about to refuse, but Brandy spoke first."A meal? Where?" Brandy interrupted, causing Valeria to sw
Valeria really didn't know what to say. The events of yesterday were still fresh in her mind, and today Ed and Mila had already arrived. What could she possibly say?Pausing on the stairs, Valeria took a step forward. Before she could even reach them, Mila greeted her with a smiling face, attempting to hold her hand. She skillfully avoided it."Let's get to the point. Don't beat around the bush. I know you're here with some request," she said.She dodged Mila's attempt to hold her hand, and her expression faltered for a moment. However, he continued to smile. People could be so opportunistic—yesterday, they barely acknowledged her, and today they were all smiles. It was a complete 180-degree change in attitude.Valeria maintained a stoic expression. Faced with such family members, she had no reason to be cheerful."Do you have something to discuss?" Valeria had no intention
The room instantly descended into chaos. Valeria was also quite frightened and immediately looked towards Brandy. The smile on Brandy's face vanished, replaced by an icy expression. His sharp gaze swept over the people at the table and met Ed's eyes, emitting a cold and sharp aura."So, you think it's fun to force someone to drink? When I tried to talk to you nicely, you refused. You insist on going against me. You really have guts. Let me show you how tough your bones are," Brandy shouted loudly, approaching Ed.Ed, scared, hastily took two steps backward.People have instinctive reactions, and in this moment, Ed instinctively retreated, frightened. The people around were uncertain about what was happening. When Brandy entered the room, they had considered asking, but now, no one dared to speak. Seeing this situation, they all moved away to avoid getting involved.Brandy approached, and Ed, frighten
"No matter how much you say, I have to go," Shane said.As he was leaving, Valeria wanted to see him off, but Shane insisted there was no need. He explained that he had a special plane, and the travel arrangements were made through a special channel, so there was no need for her to accompany him.Valeria agreed, understanding that her husband, being a military doctor, likely had special arrangements.After Shane left, Valeria received a call from Ed. He said he needed to see her urgently and asked her to come over immediately. Initially hesitant, she decided to go.The agreed-upon place was a stylish and upscale restaurant. As Valeria got out of her car and looked at the restaurant, she couldn't help but wonder why her father was so thoughtful to invite her for a meal at such a place.Once inside, Valeria inquired with the restaurant staff, and they directed her to a private room