Benny was a very honest person. Knowing that Catelyn had come to Mason Estate to visit the young master, he started chatting with her about Ollie.Catelyn listened to him talk about how Ollie always treated his servants well, as well as how humble and polite he was to elders. He also mentioned that his temper could be a bit dull at times, and his emotions were more restrained.Nevertheless, he was a kind boy.Catelyn unconsciously sketched the outline of the well-behaved, sensible Ollie in her mind.When she was at the door of the Mason Estate earlier, she seemed to notice the outline of a child. However, she was so enraged at that moment, and the boy even covered his face with a towel, so she did not manage to get a clearer look at him.Catelyn suddenly had a feeling of remorse for some reason.She did not go to a hospital and instead went to a small clinic near her home for a simple bandage treatment.The doctor advised Catelyn to keep her wounds dry and away from liquid, addi
"Cedrick?"Catelyn was shocked. How did her phone end up in Cedrick's hands?"It's me," replied Cedrick coolly, languidly. "What happened at the Mason Estate today wasn't something that I expected, but I am grateful that you came to visit Ollie. Is your forehead better now?"Catelyn hesitated for a brief moment.Maia's injury was more severe than hers, no doubt. She would have responded defensively had Cedrick reprimanded her, yet she was shocked to hear how…kind he was in reality. In turn, Catelyn could not help but behave in a genial manner, too.After all, what happened between Maia and her had nothing to do with Cedrick.She even bit his hand that time."It's only a light injury, but I'll be fine in no time. Can you return my phone, please?""You want it back?" Cedrick did not answer her question straightforwardly and instead, questioned her in return, his voice deep and alluring as he did.Catelyn inwardly cursed, though she mustered a smile outwardly. "I've been using
Before Cedrick could take a good look at the photo, he heard Albert from downstairs— "Young Master Ollie, what are you doing?""This is very dangerous, so please get down from there!""Hold the ladder, all of you!"Cedrick, distracted by the shouts, mindlessly placed the phone on his table with the screen facing down. His slender self stood up as the smile disappeared, leaving his usual emotionless expression on his face.What had Ollie done this time?Cedrick strode into the hall, and he could see from afar a group of servants circling a big tree.He spotted Albert among the people, looking anxious and was stretching his neck to peek at the small shadow in the branches.A wooden ladder was tied to the tree trunk, on which Miles—who had taken Ollie's identity—stood straight.Paper clovers stringed along a colorful ribbon fluttered next to his tiny body in the winds.Miles' tiny hands were holding onto one end of the ribbon as he struggled to tie it to the other end onto one
However, what Cedrick said next crushed Miles' fantasy about having a gentle, loving father."Ollie, who allowed you to climb so high up? Do you want to plummet from above and get badly injured?"The boy was utterly flabbergasted as Cedrick reprimanded him.Falling silent, the sudden admiration that Miles had for Cedrick vanished, and his eyes widened. "I was climbing up alright, but you popped into my vision halfway! That's why I got shocked and fell.""So you think you're right?" Cedrick was cold and stern."I planned my moves clearly; you got me shocked, is all…""Please stop talking back, Young Master Ollie," Albert persuaded gently. "Did you forget about the time you lied about falling down from the ladder before? Master Cedrick was mad enough. It's better for you to not make him angrier—you don't want to get punished all at once."Miles pouted. "I just wanted to hang the paper clovers folded by Aunty Catelyn on the tree!""Looks like you still don't know your error." Cedr
Ever since that day, no one was bold enough to mention the woman before Cedrick.However, Miles was shouting it out loud for everyone to hear."You guys are Big Demon's evil servants! All you know is to bully me, detain me, snap at me, and get me grounded. Well, I want to leave this place and never come back again!"His bushy brows crumpled together, and while everyone was distracted by what he just shouted, he sprinted toward the door again, except this time only to crash straight into a soft embrace.Albert hoisted him."Master Cedrick, he's still a child. It's normal for kids to be a little naughty. Don't be mad at him anymore, so as not to impair your father-and-son relationship."Cedrick said coldly, "Move along.""Young Master Ollie, apologize to your father, quickly.""I don't want to!" Miles mustered all his strength, trying to get himself out of Albert's arms. Albert was scared to hurt him and subconsciously loosened his hold on him a little.However, Miles unexpected
Miles…The image of Miles' little face scrunching in pain flashed in Catelyn's mind. She could almost see his long lashes quivering while he hissed in pain.Did something happen to Miles?Her phone was not even with her, so she could not call the school to check on Miles.Catelyn turned the stove off, untied her apron, and hastily left it on the hanger before she headed downstairs to borrow a phone from the shop below.Once she opened the door, she was stunned at the sight before her.Cedrick stood right before her door.His black eyes glimmered with a strange glint, and he stared straight into Catelyn's eyes as soon as she opened the door. He reeked of tobacco, too.Catelyn was shocked by the man, and her eyes widened. "Master…Cedrick?"Cedrick suddenly lunged forward like a leopard, and his hand caught Catelyn by her throat. He took two to three steps forward and pinned Catelyn to the wall, his eyes still locking onto hers."What's so good about you, Catelyn?"Ollie was do
"No, I'm sorry. I admit I've crossed the line," Cedrick apologized awkwardly, and Catelyn almost could not believe her ears.The prideful Cedrick was apologizing to her?While Catelyn was lost in her thoughts, Cedrick took the opportunity to close the door and strode inside to take a seat on the sofa. His temples were still a little swollen.Catelyn came to herself, but could only stare at Cedrick.Did he just come into her home so freely? He threw a tantrum and just waltzed in after an awkward apology?"I asked you to get out, Cedrick. Did you not hear me?" Catelyn walked up to him, her eyes still stinging red, as she threatened, "Don't blame me if you don't get out now! Get up, quickly!"She would not want her neighbors to see this. She was a single mom raising her child, for goodness' sake!Cedrick did not budge, however, and instead stretched his arms and casually laid down on the sofa.He took a look at the apartment through the corner of his eyes.This was not even as bi
Catelyn stood in the middle of the living room while Cedrick sat on the sofa.Catelyn was trying hard to ignore Cedrick, but his presence was too strong. "You've returned my phone," Catelyn muttered. "Anything else that I could do for you?"He was just sitting there idly. He was not waiting for her to say her thanks, was he?"I'm hungry." Cedrick turned his head away and did not look at Catelyn, yet he was ordering all the same, "Make me some food."Catelyn was astounded. Was he thinking she was his maid?"There's a good restaurant downstairs, and they make great food. I highly recommend…"Cedrick stroked his collar mindlessly, raised his brow, and said, "I took the trouble to send your phone here. Do I not deserve compensation?"Catelyn blinked."I'm just saying that I didn't prepare ingredients for this, and I'm afraid I can't make something good for you."Ollie had mentioned to her that Cedrick could be picky when it came to food, and she was not in the mood to entertain hi
Chapter 1943"Just 999 dollars! It will bring you a long, happy life together."The vendor stared at Catelyn with eager eyes, frantically trying to sell his products.Cedrick looked down at Catelyn tenderly and asked, "Do you like it?"Catelyn picked up a charm to take a look, smiling, "It's not bad, but is it too expensive?"The charm was a good symbol. However, it was just casually made, not worth that much. This vendor was clearly trying to rip them off."As long as you like it, it has value."Cedrick raised his chin. Eason immediately handed over 10 hundred-dollar bills.The vendor gazed at the dollar bills with glowing eyes, took them with trembling hands, and chose a perfect charm for Catelyn and Cedrick.Cedrick took the charm and connected Catelyn's hand and his with it.His long, slender fingers moved. Even the slightest movement was very pleasant. Coupled with the romantic atmosphere, it was so beautiful.Joanne got excited as she watched them, clamoring, "I want o
Chapter 1942"Oh my, Evelyn made the shop assistant kneel to put her shoes on? That was too much! Does she think she's a noble princess?""Check out this video. Evelyn framed Mrs. Mason at the mall with a big belly.""Even a beast won't harm its children. Evelyn risked her child's life! How can she be so cruel?""Bah! Mr. Mason is handsome and rich. Evelyn actually cheated on him!""Her lover is too ugly. Evelyn has terrible taste.""Ahhh, Evelyn moaned so lewdly in the video. How can this man compare to Mr. Mason? I want to vomit..."As people online questioned and criticized Evelyn, her reputation completely collapsed, and she quickly became notorious.Cedrick became the victim of this incident.Cedrick sat in the car, looking at the responses on the Internet. He nodded and said, "You did a good job."To create the illusion that Evelyn cheated on Cedrick, Eason used AI technology to change Ralph's face into a stranger's in the videos of Evelyn and him having sex. "Thank
Chapter 1941Evelyn's voice paused, and her eyes were vicious and angry as she questioned hysterically, "But I did everything out of love for you!"Cedrick wanted to laugh. "Thank you, Ms. Swan. Although your love makes me sick, I have kindly prepared a gift for you."Evelyn looked at him in fear and confusion when she saw a familiar figure walk in through the door.The visitor was just as tall, straight, and handsome as Cedrick. It was amazing to see any difference in their appearance."It's you? You're Ralph?" exclaimed Evelyn, her stomach lurching.For so many nights, she had sex with Ralph, the imposter. No wonder the baby she gave birth to was so disgusting too."Little bitch, long time no see. I missed you so much."Ralph grinned and walked toward Evelyn with lustful eyes."Go away! Go away!"Evelyn frantically waved her pillow, trying to repel Ralph, but these attacks were like a kitten's playing in Ralph's eyes.Ralph smiled evilly, dragged Evelyn down from the hospi
Chapter 1940A few seconds later, she tore up the piece of paper regardless and looked at Cedrick with crazy eyes, "I'm your wife! It's Mrs. Mason in name only! All of this is a lie. My daughter is your child! And could only be your child!"Cedrick sneered, his deep eyes icy, "Think what you want, as long as you're happy."His voice was deep, pleasant, and charming, but what he said sent chills down Evelyn's spine.Evelyn looked at him incredulously. The smile on Cedrick's lips became even more fascinating. "There's something I forgot to mention. Are you sure the person you married is me? My wife is Catelyn from the beginning."Previous images flashed through Evelyn's mind. She thought of Cedrick's different attitudes. His passion, his impatience... Scene by scene, frame by frame, it was like a horrible movie, making her shiver."Cedrick, you indeed lied to me..."Evelyn stared at Cedrick with hatred, her eyes paranoid and mad."Even if my child is not yours and I didn't marry
Chapter 1939"I'm satisfied," Cedrick smiled dangerously, his eyes emotional.It was a smile that made Evelyn feel extremely alarmed."Then ... show me the baby."Cedrick looked at Evelyn condescendingly, his deep eyes full of coldness. "Eason."Eason respectfully carried the baby over to the hospital bed. "Mrs. Mason, please."Evelyn took the child in surprise and lifted the swaddling blanket on the baby.Although it was a girl, Evelyn gave birth to her. Naturally, Evelyn loved her.Yet the moment she saw the baby's face, Evelyn's face suddenly changed, and she quickly threw the baby away, leaning down and vomiting."No, it's not my baby! It's not my baby!"'How can she possibly be my child?' The baby was deformed. Her little face was bruised. Her eyes, nose, and mouth were all tightly grown together. She looked extraordinarily horrible..."Mrs. Mason, this is your baby!"Eason nimbly caught the baby that almost fell to the floor and brought it back to Evelyn."Take her a
Chapter 1938"Now, all of you, stop talking nonsense and do your job. We'll have an easy time when she has given birth."The doctor reprimanded and turned to go back to his office.Inside the room, Evelyn scrolled through the videos and news with a bitter smile.These days after she came back, Cedrick visited her every day and was photographed by many reporters and media. Now the news was all about her and Cedrick being in love.Yet only she knew that Cedrick always left soon after he came, never staying longer than fifteen minutes.'Is it really because he's too busy working?'When she thought of Summer and Braylon, who came in and out together affectionately, a glint of jealousy flashed in Evelyn's eyes.If only Cedrick could always stay by her side as Braylon did to Summer.Soon, it was Evelyn's due date."Cedrick, I'm so scared..."Evelyn grabbed Cedrick's sleeve, sweating in pain. "I can't take it anymore. I want a C-section with general anesthesia..."With a cold ligh
Chapter 1937The nurse rushed to support Evelyn.Evelyn looked flustered and headed back to the ward."Has anyone touched my things?"Evelyn came back like a different person. The condescension she had when she first arrived disappeared.'Braylon is no ordinary man. What if he really wants to help Summer get back at me?'Evelyn subconsciously rubbed her belly. She mustn't let anything happen to her child. She called the nurse and said coldly, "Ask the doctor to come here! I suspect someone has poisoned me."The nurse gave her a frightened look and murmured, "Mrs. Mason, how is this possible?""I don't care! Go get the doctor to check everything in the room. I will not allow anyone to hurt my child!" Evelyn yelled in a stern voice as her eyes went crazy.The nurse called the doctor in fear, and the doctor came, checked everything, and said resignedly, "Mrs. Mason, we assure you that everything here is qualified and absolutely free of any harmful substances. You can relax."Eve
Chapter 1936Evelyn nodded with satisfaction and asked with a smile, "Did Cedrick arrange this for me?"Eason thought to himself, 'Mr. Mason has no time for her.' Yet he smiled, "Of course, Mrs. Mason. If there's nothing else, I'll go back now."Evelyn smiled and nodded, "Go ahead. There are so many nurses here. They can take care of me."Cedrick had arranged the best labor and delivery room for Evelyn. Three nurses worked 24-hour shifts, so she would have someone to serve her at any time.Evelyn walked into the glass corridor, looking out at the sunshine and green grass. Suddenly, she saw a familiar figure."Who's that woman on the bench?"Evelyn's eyes went cold as she frowned and asked the young nurse next to her.The young nurse came over and asked with a puzzled look, "Mrs. Mason, which one do you mean?" "The old woman on the bench."A sneer appeared on Evelyn's lips, and her tone was acerbic.The nurse gave Evelyn a surprised look. "This lady is Mrs. Hensley, who live
Chapter 1935Cedrick was silent for a moment, counting the time. Indeed, Evelyn's due date was approaching.The smile on his mouth grew colder as he thought about what was going to happen."I'll have Eason pick you up.""I know you're busy. It's okay to have Eason pick me up, but I want to see you as soon as I get back."Evelyn smiled sweetly, not bothering with these details.As long as Cedrick cared about her, it was the same whoever came to pick her up.Evelyn touched her round belly, and her expectant face gradually became worried.'It's said that a sharp belly predicts a son and that a round belly predicts a daughter. My belly is so round. Will I have a daughter?'Meanwhile, Cedrick hung up the phone, casually threw it to the bedside, lay back down, and pulled the soft Catelyn into his arms.Half asleep, Catelyn heard Evelyn speaking arrogantly on the phone and slumped against Cedrick's chest."Evelyn's coming back?"Cedrick nodded slightly, a little impatient. "She's