Fiona had spent a long time with Janna Rhoads. She returned to her own room only after Janna had taken her medicine and fallen asleep. Taking out her phone, she replied to Darwin's message. His video call came through immediately.Fiona answered it. Darwin was still working overtime. They chatted aimlessly for a while. Fiona, on this side, gradually started to doze off. Seeing her drowsy state, Darwin found her irresistibly adorable. "Fiona," he gently called. Fiona mumbled in response, "I miss you," he said.Fiona was in a daze. Memories of the past five years had not completely faded away. Instinctively, she softly replied, "I miss you too."Darwin paused for a moment. "Be good, I'll come pick you up soon," he said, even more gently and resolutely.There was no response from Fiona's end. Her breathing became even as she fell asleep just like that. Darwin didn't end the video call. He continued working on his files, glancing at Fiona whenever he felt tired, instantly feeling reinvigo
"Fiona!"At that moment, Dagmar's voice rang out from behind the crowd.Fiona was taken aback.The gossipy old woman hurriedly greeted Dagmar, "Daggie, you finally came!"Daggie was Dagmar's childhood nickname."Are you okay, Grandma?" Dagmar was still wearing a white coat, most likely coming straight from the hospital."I'm fine!" the gossipy old woman shook her head."And how about you?" Dagmar nervously looked at Fiona."I'm fine too. Why did you come?" Fiona whispered."The gossipy old woman called me," Dagmar replied, then glanced at the group causing trouble.The gossipy old woman also explained in a low voice to Fiona, "I saw that they were all big men and were scary. You, a young girl, wouldn't be able to handle it. Daggie came to see me before and said to call him if anything happened.""I see," Fiona said softly. "Gossipy old woman, you should go back and rest. We have enough people here.""Uh!" The gossipy old woman was also afraid that a real fight would break out, and she
In the serene city, there was a woman named Jane who passed away very young, leaving behind a daughter. Jane’s mother, Carla Woods, also passed away in Serene City, and she too had a daughter. Fiona, from a young age, was puzzled by why her peers had so many relatives to visit and received numerous red envelopes during festivals, while her own family lacked any relatives. If we assume that her grandparents were Jane’s biological parents, it would explain why they had distanced themselves from their family due to their special line of work. There was also their illness, which doctors initially asked if they had been in contact with any chemicals. Countless intricate threads slowly formed a clear connection in Fiona’s mind.Carla Woods was Jane! All those experiences that made Fiona itch with hatred as a bystander were her mother’s past. Her heart was torn apart by the pain, and anger burned fiercely. At that moment, her phone rang. Fiona was momentarily dazed but picked it up to find D
Once the staff confirmed the presence of both parties, they proceeded to read the report. The result of the test showed that Joseph and Fiona had no biological relationship whatsoever.Upon hearing this, Joseph was taken aback for a moment before erupting in anger. "This is impossible! The test must be wrong; it's a mistake!"The staff member's face turned dark; her expression serious. She had coincidentally encountered this group of people at a restaurant the day before and roughly knew that they were here because of the property belonging to Fiona's family. "Our laboratory is well-regarded within Serene City. We have never made a mistake before. The two of you are not related," she replied firmly.Joseph felt dizzy, but then he seemed to have a sudden realization. He stared at Fiona intensely and exclaimed, "Then it must be you!" Fiona furrowed her brows in response."Either my mom isn't your real mom, or you're not your mom's biological child! That's why our DNA doesn't match!" Jos
Darwin was about to agree when his phone rang. He glanced at it, his expression turning cold and solemn. After he finished the call, Fiona knew that he wouldn't be able to go to the snack street."Fiona, there's something I need to handle back in Bay City," Darwin apologized, patting her head. "Once everything is settled there, I'll accompany you back to Serene City for a while.""I understand," Fiona nodded, but deep inside, she wondered if that time would really come.Darwin escorted Fiona back to the hotel. Janna had already left. Fiona gave her room door a cold glance before turning back to her own room. In the evening hours, Janna returned exhausted. Stuart approached and called Fiona to join them for dinner."Still no news?" Fiona sipped her soup and asked slowly.Janna shook her head. "It's hard to say whether my granddaughter even lives in Serene City. I'm planning to find Jane first.""How will you find her?" Fiona asked."She will eventually be buried. So I'll search through
The call from Hathaway was like a sudden storm, catching Darwin off guard for a moment. He had expected some fallouts from his maneuvers against Joseph, but he hadn't anticipated that it would stir the Ross family's hornet's nest so vigorously."Hathaway, you should know that I don't need to play such games," Darwin replied, his voice calm and controlled. "The Ross family's affairs are none of my business unless they interfere with mine."There was a pause on the other end of the line, and Darwin could almost picture Hathaway's frown, her mind racing to connect the dots."Fine," Hathaway finally said, though the skepticism was evident in her tone. "But if I find out you're involved, there will be consequences."Darwin's lips curled into a faint, cold smile. "I would expect nothing less."As he ended the call, Darwin's thoughts wandered back to Fiona. He couldn't help but wonder if his actions had indirectly caused her any distress. He had intended to protect her, but Darwin knew the w
Hathaway's realization was like a cold wave washing over her, leaving her shivering with the stark truth. She had always been the golden child, the one who would bring the Ross family further prestige through an advantageous marriage. But now, she felt like a pawn discarded after a bad play, her value diminished and her future uncertain.Jones knelt beside her, her own face a mask of concern. "Miss, sometimes we must face harsh truths. You are strong and have always been. You must stand up and confront this situation head-on."Hathaway raised her head, her eyes glistening with unshed tears, yet there was a new resolve in her gaze. "Yes, you're right. I have to think about this clearly. Darwin has made his stance clear, and I cannot force him to change his mind. But I can still protect my family's interests and my own dignity."She stood up, brushing off her dress, her posture regaining some of its usual poise. "I will talk to my father. We need to reassess our strategy and perhaps fin
Early the next morning, a breaking news story made its way to the top of the hot search list, going viral."#Solomons and Ross Family Peacefully Break Off Engagement#"Clicking into the article, the reason for the broken engagement was revealed. After spending time together, the couple realized they were incompatible. Both parties chose to end the engagement and continue their relationship as friends. The ongoing alliance between the Solomons and the Ross Family would not be affected by the breakup.Ashton saw the news and immediately called Fiona.Fiona was still asleep, groggily answering the phone. She heard Ashton's excited voice on the other end, "Sweetheart!! Are you still sleeping? Wake up! Darwin and that foreign lady have broken off their engagement!"Fiona took a moment to react, then opened her eyes and asked, "What did you say?""I said Darwin really broke off the engagement!" Ashton exclaimed.Fiona sat up, put the call on speakerphone, and checked her Weibo. Sure enough,