"Help me!" Fiona exclaimed in shock, clutching her abdomen and swiftly turning around.Amid the chaotic darkness, two faint halos flickered desperately."Who are you?" Fiona asked, bewildered."Mummy lied! You said you'd protect us!""Mummy's bad!"Fiona's headache intensified."I'm not lying. I'll protect you, please don't cry!""You'll die. How can you protect us?" the halos lamented.Right, if she died, who'd safeguard her babies?No, she couldn't die! Fiona couldn't die!Darwin couldn't recall how many times he'd performed CPR. Just as he was about to resume chest compressions, the person beneath him coughed softly."He's alive! Secretary Woods is alive!" Jackie's excited voice reached Fiona's ears.Weary, she opened her eyes. Darwin, with red eyes, was the first thing she saw."Did I die?" Fiona croaked, her voice hoarse.Darwin shook his head, responding softly as if they'd averted a disaster, "No, not at all!"A surge of emotions hit Fiona like a tsunami. She rose and embraced
Hathaway and Darwin's wedding date had been set.On the 18th of next month, an auspicious day for all matters, especially weddings.Fiona spent the night on edge, but after Darwin held her for a short while, she fell into sound sleep. Darwin lowered his gaze, observing the bruises and swelling on her cheek and neck. His heart trembled with pain.When the bodyguard arrived at Hathaway's residence, she was still asleep."Does Darwin have something for me?" Hathaway was somewhat puzzled.Knowing Fiona, there was a high probability that Janna had spent a fortune buying gifts for Fiona, which had made her irritable these past few days.Now, the gift brought by Darwin instantly dissipated much of the gloom in her heart."Yes, Miss," the bodyguard replied coldly, his tone unusually rigid. He then turned around and handed a rough cardboard box to Hathaway.Hathaway hadn't yet seen what was inside. But the scent of blood hit her nose. The cardboard box was of poor quality, and there were trac
Janna adjusted her wrist bracelet."Son, from the Solomon family, have you thought this through? Are you truly going to clash with the Ross family over a woman?"Her tone was straightforward, devoid of any hint of joy or anger."They wouldn't listen," Darwin replied.Janna gave him a significant look. "And now? Are you still planning to marry Hathaway? I heard your wedding date has been set."Darwin's gaze turned icy."Do they even deserve it?"Janna glanced at him. Ultimately, she refrained from inquiring about how he intended to handle his relationship with Fiona. Marriages among these influential families always relied on alliances. If they didn't marry into one family, they'd marry into another. Janna had a rough understanding of Darwin. She knew he was extremely pragmatic, so how could he marry Fiona, who held no power?Certainly, if Fiona relied on her, things might turn out differently. The Solomon family's kid never acted without purpose. He wouldn't assume responsibility for
Hathaway's hands shook as she glanced at Darwin, desperately trying to read his intentions. Something felt amiss. Why would he suddenly utter such words, offering her the power to end the engagement?"I've said everything that needs to be said. Is there anything else you wish to say?"Darwin rose from his seat.Anniston furrowed her brow. "Where are you going? The assistant is already on the plane to Armie Country!""He has something to discuss with me, so I'll go to the company first," Darwin replied, walking away swiftly without pause.Hathaway felt distraught.Anniston tried to console her with a few words and hurried after Darwin."Darwin, how long will you continue causing trouble? Will you go so far as to offend the Ross family and ruin the engagement?"Despite Darwin's recent erratic behavior, Anniston still had some insight into the child she had raised. No matter how much Darwin liked Fiona, she believed it wouldn't jeopardize his engagement with Hathaway.But now...Anniston
These past few days, since being saved by Darwin, Fiona has been living in a surreal state. If Darwin had gone through some changes before, then in these past few days, he seemed to have completely transformed. He even gave up the alliance with the Ross family for her sake. Fiona wouldn't even dare to dream of such a thing, not even in her dreams."Fiona?" Janna Rhoads's voice sounded in her ears.Fiona snapped out of her thoughts and looked sideways at Janna. "Grandma Rhoads, what's the matter?""What are you thinking about? I said your name several times before you responded," Janna asked.Fiona felt a bit embarrassed. Fortunately, Janna didn't wait for her answer and continued, "After we arrive in Serene City, you don't have to accompany me all the time. You can go and meet your classmates and friends if you want.""That's exactly what I was going to tell you," Fiona said, pursing her lips. "I really want to meet someone, but..."Janna Rhoads noticed her hesitation. "Is it someone
"I understand," Fiona nodded.The test results came out quickly.It seemed that recently, Darwin had been taking good care of her.Both she and the baby were doing well.Fiona couldn't help but sigh with emotion.She must be carrying an angelic baby. Despite her constant condition, she was still fine.Fiona thought to herself.The latest ultrasound results were also available.The doctor gladly handed the ultrasound report to Fiona and glanced ambiguously at Dagmar, who was standing beside her with her other examination forms."Congratulations, Miss Woods. You're expecting twins!"Fiona was taken aback for a moment.Subconsciously, she thought of the two orbs she saw when she was on the verge of death that day.An inexplicable feeling surged through her, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami coming.She covered her mouth, and her eyes instantly started to water.Dagmar snapped back to reality and saw that Fiona was about to cry.Furrowing his brows, he hurriedly coaxed, "Fiona, thi
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