Carl looked at the mischievous glint in Violet's eyes, and he gave in. He stopped leaning in and said, "Vi, you should smile more …""Humph!" Violet made her move before he could finish speaking. She swung her fist at Carl's nose bridge and tried to elbow his neck when he stepped back.Violet was quick, but she lacked strength.Although he hadn't fully recovered, Carl was more than fit to deal with Violet.But she had finally smiled in front of him after everything they had gone through. How could he hurt her again?Besides, he really wanted to make up with Violet and tell her all about Whitney.He had found the best obstetrician-gynecologists in the world and discussed the best course of action with them. They could help improve Violet's health so that she was fit to have a second child.Although Carl was not by Violet's side these days, he still kept a close eye on her at all times.He ordered his men to keep track of her even more when he almost blamed Violet for Isabelle's
"Reed, if you dare disturb Violet when she's about to sleep, you can get the hell out of the Walker residence," Carl's frigid voice came from inside the room.Reed was rendered speechless. He tugged his lips into a smile.But there was a strong sense of disappointment in his smile. He thought that if he were as powerful as Carl, he also wouldn't bear to see Violet hurt, tired, or sleep-deprived.He would care for Violet like what Carl was doing now. He wouldn't let her feel the tiniest bit of discomfort.But he wasn't Carl. Not only did he not have Carl's wealth, but he was also not as attentive as him.Reed thought of Carl's weird actions these days and the anxiety he tried to hide.Although Carl had been indifferent and arrogant as always, the emotions that flashed across his eyes every time Reed reported on Violet's whereabouts gave him away. Reed knew that Carl cared more about Violet than he let on.Carl could never let Violet go. How could he?Violet was exceptional, and
"Violet, you asked for it!" Seth huffed coldly and broke free from the two men's grasp, charging toward Violet at the entrance.Violet was standing beside Carl. When he saw Seth coming, he frowned and reacted without hesitation.Carl was quick and left Seth breathless in a few moves. Seth curled up as he hid at the side, gasping for air."Reed, take him away!" Carl shouted icily. He took Violet's arm and was about to leave.He said, "Vi, your body is weak. Go back with me."Violet was angry. She finally made it all the way here. Why would she go back upstairs with Carl?She narrowed her eyes and looked at Carl with a quirked eyebrow."Carl, since I've made it here, I won't go back with you. Rather than insisting on dragging me back, why don't you ask why Seth would hate Nina and me so much?" Violet taunted as she kept glancing at Ethan and Seth.Although Ethan appeared to have learned his lesson in front of Carl, Violet still sensed a ploy brewing when she arrived.Especiall
His strange behavior made Reed narrow his eyes as his movements became slow for a few seconds.He was about to take his hand back, but an external force bumped into him and caused his strike to land on Seth.Reed didn't end up hitting the back of Seth's neck, but his spine.Seth froze as a numb sensation rose from his back. He grasped Reed's clothes, wanting to place the miniature bomb.But he fumbled in his pocket, and it was empty. The miniature bomb and remote control were missing.Seth paled. He had an ominous feeling.In the moment when he froze, Reed removed his hand that was tugging at his clothes. He tied Seth up and looked at the person who bumped into him icily.The guy who did that definitely had bad intentions. He wasn't someone nice to deal with."Mr. Brown, unfortunately, Mr. Walker is resting now. I'm afraid he isn't available to see you.""Oh, that's okay. I bumped into you just now. Sorry about that." Donald flashed Reed a friendly smile as if he didn't mean t
Reed's condition should've improved after Violet helped to stop the bleeding with the gold needle.But the wound on his chest was too wide and too deep. Violet couldn't stop the bleeding, no matter how hard she tried. Instead, his blood flowed out faster, quickly staining her hands and her newly changed clothes."Stop, it's no use. This … This is it for me." Reed looked at Violet blankly.His heart clenched at her panicked gaze, as if that was the prettiest expression he had ever seen. He really didn't want to die just yet. He wanted to stay beside her and enjoy that rare moment when she cared about him.But why did God forbid it from him?Reed felt like there was no hope for him after what happened. Even being a crippled survivor was impossible.He didn't want to die, and he didn't want Violet to be sad for him. So he held her hand even when Carl was watching. "I … I've always had a question. It's been on my mind for a long, long time."Carl furrowed his eyebrows and always wan
The Simmonses' bodyguards were soon exhausted after the Walkers' bodyguards attacked them. They could only try to deal with the Walkers' bodyguards and looked at Nathaniel on the side.They sighed. Oh, Nathaniel. Violet wasn't anything special.Why would Nathaniel risk getting scolded by Miranda by going through all the hurdles to make it here?As they looked worriedly at Nathaniel, the Walkers' bodyguards were staring at Violet with concern.They had never understood the relationship between Violet and Carl. But they knew that Carl left Violet's bedroom untouched and kept it the same way. Carl probably loved Violet a lot, didn't he?Since he loved Violet, how could they let her be in any danger?How could they allow others to take her away?As they thought, the Walkers' bodyguards exchanged glances with each other and split into two groups, attacking Marina and Nathaniel, respectively.Marina had been forced to take poison. Despite her fiery eyes and powerful attacks, the body
"Ms. Cooper, Mr. Walker is coming. We need to ask Mr. Walker to see if we can let them off," the bodyguard spoke coldly and ignored Violet's opinion.Violet scoffed coldly."You're true to your job, huh? I remembered Carl sent you guys here to protect me, right? What if something happens to me? Can you guys deal with the consequences?""We …" The bodyguards hesitated when they heard her. But they thought of Carl's instructions.Then, they apologized to Violet while a few of them surrounded her, sending her upstairs.Of course, Violet was reluctant. She huffed coldly and was about to speak. But an apologetic, attractive voice sounded before her."Ms. Cooper, we've been colleagues in the past. Please don't make things difficult for us. Our captain, Reed, is already gone. We don't want any more of us to get hurt."The bodyguard who spoke knew Violet's thoughts. He knew that Reed was important to her.So, he didn't try to persuade Violet with other reasons and only mentioned Reed a
They had a plan. They would bring Nathaniel away regardless of his consent.It was too dangerous here. If anything were to happen to Nathaniel, they would be forever guilty, unable to find peace."Mr. Nathaniel, go now!" The Simmonses' bodyguards formed a protective circle with Nathaniel in the center. They fended off the strong attacks from the Walkers' bodyguards.Nathaniel furrowed his eyebrows as he looked at his bodyguards.At that moment, he hated that he never learned anything about combat or gun training. He couldn't help his men. Instead, he was burdening them."I'll go with you all." Nathaniel frowned when he heard them.Then, he said softly, "Let me see her one more time, and I'll leave with you." He sounded like he was pleading.He knew very well that his men were loyal to him. They wouldn't complain even if they were to die here.But he couldn't bear to let them die like this.So, as much as he loved Violet and wanted to take her away, he knew that now wasn't the