It has been a while since MK came to visit me, as he had mentioned. I cannot help but feel a little lonely because of that, but I know that life must go on. A client who had previously asked me to design their wedding home came in today to review the designs. I was excited to show them the blueprints and even went above and beyond to use a projector to present a 3D image of their future home. I elaborated on each and every detail that was presented in the plans, hoping that they were satisfied with what they saw.I noticed that the bride was snuggled up beside her groom, looking at the designs with a happy look on her face. She even reminisced about how this design reminded her of their first meeting. The groom was also completely satisfied with the plans, saying that it was exactly what he had in mind for their future home. The bride then went on to thank me for my work, with a hint of surprise in her tone because she had initially been hesitant about working with me.In return, I ex
Claude's eyes flashed with depth as he slowly pried my hand apart, turned around to face me, and hid the depth of his emotions behind his gentle demeanor as he looked at me."Nat, I've already warned you not to get close to MK. He's not a good person and he only wants to use you," Claude urged me with a sincere tone. "This time, just listen to me, okay?"I looked at Claude's face, and my hope slowly turned into disappointment. I felt a lump in my throat when I heard Claude speak about MK like that, and my face immediately soured."Claude, have you said enough? My affairs don't need your interference," I said impatiently.Since I had misjudged the situation and the figure in the distance was not Mr.G, I didn't want to waste any more time. I said what needed to be said and turned to return to the banquet hall. Suddenly, a pair of large hands grabbed my arm."Nat, I just want what's best for you. Don't let that so-called Mr.G get near you again," Claude said as he grabbed my arm."L
As I felt a stir in my heart, my expression grew even colder. I asked Alpha in a distant tone, "Is there anything else, Alpha?"Claude's face suddenly became very troubled, which was the first time I had seen him like this. However, all he said in the end was a casual exclamation, "Nat, you look beautiful tonight."Upon hearing Claude's words, I couldn't help but sneer coldly, "I can't be happy just because you say so."I wanted to say something else, but Galvin's car had already pulled up. I simply turned my head and ignored Claude. Galvin stopped the car, opened the door for me, and said, "Nat, get in. I'll take you home."I walked around Claude and prepared to get in the car."Nat," Claude's brow furrowed as he grabbed my arm."Let go," I said impatiently.Galvin approached and shook Claude's hand, then protected me by holding me in his arms and said with a poker face, "Mr. Hansom, please let go." Claude tightened his grip on my hand and eventually let go reluctantly. "Let's go,"
"How come it's you?" My anxious and worried expression suddenly turned cold. I didn't expect that the person who saved me would be him."Are you okay?" Claude ignored my question and checked me first. When he found out that I was not injured, his face immediately darkened. He coldly said, "You still have to play with your phone while crossing the road? Do you know how dangerous it is?"Looking at Claude's worried expression, I couldn't help but feel a little ridiculous. How much I used to be moved by his little care?"My business has nothing to do with you. I don't need you to take care of me." I said expressionlessly to Claude.Claude noticed that I wasn't taking his words seriously, and his face became more serious, even showing a hint of concern: "How is this not related to me? We haven't even ended our mate relationship! I'm doing this for your own good, you're in no state to protect yourself.""But you're the one who put me in this situation," I felt the emptiness in my soul wher
"But how could they be the same person?MK was teaching me to get revenge on Claude and Vicky. How could Claude do something so ridiculous? I must be overthinking things.I tried my best not to let my thoughts wander and started to properly dress MK's wounds.Looking at his injured arm, I asked, "Does it hurt?""No, it's just a minor injury. With our werewolf self-healing abilities, it'll be fine by tomorrow." MK said nonchalantly, as if he really didn't care about the injury on his arm.I absentmindedly tended to MK's wound, but luckily, I didn't make any mistakes."Alright." After finishing up, I stood up and put the first-aid kit back where it belonged.When I returned to the living room, no one was there. I called out for MK, but there was no response. However, music suddenly started playing, and when I turned around, MK was standing behind me and reached out his hand. I asked him what was going on, confused. But MK didn't answer. He pulled me into his arms and started dancing wi
After making sure that Claude was not MK, I felt much more relieved. The next day, I planned to visit the new client's house that I had just taken over and check the progress of the renovation. After saying hello to the secretary, I left the company. However, before I could even leave the building, someone suddenly rushed towards me and startled me."I, I used to underestimate you. I didn't expect you to be such a despicable person."I turned my head and saw that it was Vicky.I sneered and said, "Speaking of which, I really feel inferior when compared to you."Vicky stopped me from leaving and said with an unpleasant expression, "Is Claude's injury related to you? You never accepted his rejection and only kept dragging him along. You don't want to break up with him, do you?"As I watched Vicky, I noticed that she didn't have the same superiority complex around me that she used to. My questioning even revealed a hint of pity. I smiled a little and couldn't help but say, "Claude's inju
I was so scared that my hands turned icy cold and my brain started racing. I couldn't just stand there and let rogue attack me. "Wait a minute!" I shouted.Rogue seemed to have assumed that I couldn't escape his grasp, so he stopped and looked at me calmly, as if he wanted to see what tricks I had up my sleeve.Suddenly, I smiled and said, "If I cooperate with you, will you promise not to hurt me?""Of course, I am very considerate," replied rogue with a fake smile.I reached out to shake hands with rogue and said, "Okay, I'll go with you."Rogue was pleased with my cooperation. As I got closer, his smile became even brighter. Then, I kicked him hard in the stomach and hit him on the head with my bag, knocking him down."Ahh!" I cried out in fear as the rogue threatened me. I quickly turned around and ran down the stairs, but my high heels made it difficult to run. The rogue was chasing after me, and I could hear his footsteps getting closer and closer. My heart was racing, and I almo
"Come on, let's not do this. We both know that we have had our differences in the past. Don't you think it's tiring to continue like this?" I said coolly, "We both know why I was hospitalized, and this matter is far from over."Upon hearing my words, Vicky burst out laughing as if she had heard the funniest joke ever."After everything we've been through, I thought you had finally learned something. But now it seems like you're still as foolish as ever," Vicky laughed uncontrollably."Now that rogue has been dealt with by Calvin, so what if you have him protecting you? I can still come after you easily," Vicky boasted, "Even though I hired the person, there is no physical evidence left and the witness is dead. How can you hold me responsible?"Instead of getting angry, I smiled happily at her words. Vicky looked at me with surprise. "What are you laughing at?" she asked, her expression stiff. "I wasn't laughing at anything," I said, elegantly tucking my hair behind my ear and smiling
"Nat, where are you?" Mr. Eugen asked with concern.I completely forgot. I've been so focused on Spring lately that I haven't even taken a break. How could Mr. Eugen not have noticed that I've been gone for so long today?When I saw Mr. Eugen's phone call, I felt nervous. Hearing his concern for me warmed my heart and made my nose feel a bit tingly. I even felt like crying a little.
"After that day, Elsie never came to the hospital again, and I continued to accompany Spring in the hospital while Mr. Eugen still took care of her with me every day.On this day, I received a call from Novia. Seeing Novia calling me on her own initiative, I couldn't help but be surprised. I glanced at Mr. Eugen who was resting next to me, and walked outside the ward to answer the phone."Novia?" I had a slight worry in my heart when it came to Novia."Do you have time to talk?" Novia's tone was a bit impatient, and she quickly said.I looked in the direction of the ward. Spring was sleeping at the moment, and Mr. Eugen was by her side, so it shouldn't be a problem for me to leave for a while.I agreed and said, "But I'm worried about Spring. Can we meet somewhere around the hospital?"When Novia heard my suggestion, her tone suddenly became even more hostile. "Hmph, pretending to care. That child is not yours, I don't believe you really care about that child."I heard Novia's tone an
I returned home, feeling physically exhausted, but I just couldn't fall asleep.Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Spring lying weakly in the hospital bed, waiting for a blood transfusion. After finally managing to doze off for a little while, I even dreamt of Spring crying and looking for their mother. I woke up drenched in cold sweat, unable to fall back asleep.I know something is not right with my current state. It seems like I have truly become attached to Spring. Even though I know Spring has their own mother and is not my child, I can't control my emotions and treat them as if they were my own.I glanced at the time and realized it was already afternoon. Feeling a bit hungry, I got up and made myself a bowl of instant noodles. As I looked at the steaming noodles, thoughts of Spring came flooding back. How is Spring doing now? They must be happy with their biological parents by their side, right? Despite thin
"Since you're back, just in case Spring gets confused, I'll make Spring call her Miss Natalie from now on," Mr. Eugen spoke again, a hint of pain in his eyes.Hearing his words, my eyes widened involuntarily. Does it mean that because Spring's mother is back, he won't allow Spring to call me mom anymore? I looked at Elsie sitting by the bed, watching Spring, and my lips started trembling."Spring!" I couldn't help but call out, but I was afraid of waking up Spring who was sleeping, so my voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible.Elsie's lips curled up slightly, pretending to look innocent, and said, "Murphy, you really hired a good nanny this time. She has such deep affection for our Spring, I'm really happy about it." Elsie's tone was praising, and her eyes towards me were filled with admiration, as if I were just a nanny.I was taken aback and looked at Mr. Eugen. Elsie mistook me for a nanny, but what about
I walked towards the nearby sofa with a sense of disappointment and sat down. I listened as Spring called Elsie "mom," and it made me feel uneasy. Spring was just a child, and he quickly got tired after playing for a while. Elsie gently tucked him in and then sat down next to me. However, I couldn't help but notice that she was sitting a bit far away from me, whether intentionally or unintentionally."I never expected that taking care of a child could be so exhausting. You've really been through a lot these past few days," Elsie said, with a hint of playfulness in her voice. I was already quite delicate-looking, but at this moment, I looked even more adorable and pitiable.So Mr. Eugen had been involved with a woman like her before. I suppose every man would be attracted to a woman like her, right? Even if he left, he probably wouldn't easily forget her, would he?My expression couldn't help but turn unpleasant. Elsie had come back, and judging by her appearance, it seemed like she wa
I felt a warmth in my heart. Even though I appeared confident in front of Mrs. Eugen, deep down I felt a bit insecure, thinking that I didn't really deserve Mr. Eugen. But Mr. Eugen's unwavering attitude truly made me feel secure.I couldn't help but turn my head and saw Mr. Eugen smiling at me."Murphy, you are really clueless," Mrs. Eugen said with a disdainful look, disgusted by my persistence. But knowing that today was not the day for any outcome, she left in a hurry.After Mrs. Eugen left, I didn't feel relieved. My mind was still filled with Mrs. Eugen's and Novia's words. Before I could think too much, Mr. Eugen looked into my eyes earnestly and said, "Nat, don't overthink it. I like you, and if you're willing to give me a chance, I would be really happy. I love you. The luckiest thing in my life is being with you."I knew Mr. Eugen liked me, really liked me. But I couldn't ignore Mrs. Eugen's words and I co
As Mrs. Eugen walked in and saw me, a disdainful expression appeared on her face. She looked at me mockingly and said, "Miss Fowler, I thought I made it clear last time. I never expected you to still be clinging to my son."Upon hearing Mrs. Eugen's mockery, I felt a bit angry inside, but I didn't show it. I simply smiled politely and responded, "Mrs. Eugen, this is between Mr. Eugen and me. He is an adult now, and even though you are his mother, you have no right to interfere with his freedom to love."I promised myself that I would face whatever challenges came my way, so this time, I wouldn't run away."I have every right to interfere, and it's not up to you to decide. I've seen women like you, who just want to climb the social ladder," Mrs. Eugen said contemptuously. "If you have any self-respect left, you will leave immediately. We don't welcome you here.""I'm not leaving, and you don't have the power to make
"Are you two together?" Novia exclaimed incredulously.Mr. Eugen, standing beside me, admitted openly, "As you can see."I felt my body stiffen, not expecting Novia to suddenly appear. I knew Novia had feelings for Mr. Eugen, even though he had made it clear to her. The current situation made it difficult for me to avoid suspicion."Novia, I..." I tried to explain, but it seemed that no matter how I explained it, it would be wrong.Novia looked at me with a cold smile and mocked, "I trusted you as a good sister, but you're secretly stealing my man. You're really something."Novia's words were sharp and pierced my heart deeply. "Novia, it's not like that, me and..." I tried to explain, but Novia interrupted me coldly.Novia questioned, "Natalie, if you dare to do it, you should dare to face it. You and Mr. Eugen are together every day. Have you been planning this all along?"Novia
I carefully examined Spring's features, and indeed, he looked so much like me. I took out my phone and switched to the front camera, looking at myself in the screen and then at Spring. The more I looked, the more I realized how uncanny the resemblance was. My heart started beating faster, just as the nurse had mentioned. Spring and I truly looked like mother and son. As I held the child in my arms, my inner turmoil only grew stronger.If Spring is my child, why hasn't Mr. Eugen told me about it? Could there be another hidden reason behind this? However, whether Spring is my child or not, I must resolve my doubts. While Mr. Eugen is still not back, I dialed the phone number of the detective agency I used before."I want you to verify some information."After hanging up the phone, I felt very nervous. Looking at Spring in my arms, I couldn't let go of him.When Mr. Eugen came back, he placed the take-out box on