Chapter 1851As the woman exhaled, the oxygen mask became misty and soon became transparent again.During the past seven days, Cedrick had been in momentary expectation of finding Catelyn.He found her finally, but he didn’t have the guts to pull open the door and walk in.Cedrick suffered from sleeplessness every night. When he managed to fall asleep, he dreamed that Catelyn was saved by someone kind. However, the fact was a big blow to him.Eason suggested slightly, “Mr. Mason, if you don’t have the heart to face the scene, you can wait for Mr. Hensley.”Cedrick closed his eyes and covered his face with both hands. When he opened his eyes, he accidentally saw the woman’s dirty clothes. The clothes were slung over a wooden chair beside the foot of the bed. The clothes were dripping and stained with mud.‘They’re the clothes that I chose for Catelyn that morning!‘Catelyn...‘The woman is Catelyn!’Cedrick pushed open the door and walked in.Inside the room, the woman couldn
Chapter 1852"I'll never forget the look in Catelyn's eyes," Cedrick pondered, subconsciously gripped the lady's clothing in his hand, and said with certainty, "This woman must know where Catelyn is!""That's right. She hadn't been in the hospital long before I realized she wasn't Cat. Cat gave birth, but she had a miscarriage not long ago."But I figure that since she was wearing Cat's clothes and had been tortured, she might have been in some kind of distress with Cat. So the most important thing now is whether she can wake up soon."Braylon's worried eyes turned to the woman on the bed.Cedrick said thoughtfully, "Any luck finding out who she is?""No." Braylon frowned. "I've teamed up with the police to search for those women reported missing, but there's no progress yet...""Then we can't just sit back and wait. Eason, immediately take our men and search landward from the beach where this woman was found. The injury on her face might be from a collision with reefs or assaul
Chapter 1853Briley covered her mouth and whispered to Gerald. She thought they were speaking softly, but Catelyn heard them clearly. Her heart sank further.'Did I encounter human traffickers after I passed out?'And they sold me to these people?'Since I was sick, they only sold me for 20 thousand dollars?'"Girl..." Briley turned around and smiled at her.Catelyn's heart trembled with fear as she timidly nodded. "Madam.""You can just call me Briley." Briley sat down on the edge of the bed and affectionately held her hand. "Actually, you're my distant niece. Your parents made a deal with me when you were a child, and they sent you here to marry my son. Unfortunately, you fell on the way here and hurt your head.""Really?" Catelyn got goosebumps on her hand as Briley held it, pretending to sob, "So, am I going to be your daughter-in-law soon?""That's right. We planned to hold the wedding in a couple of days, but to treat you, we spent a lot of money. We can't afford to have
Chapter 1854Catelyn didn't plan to escape yet because she was too weak. Even if she escaped, she couldn't get far.She noticed that her clothes had been changed.While Briley and the others were away, she searched the room. Unfortunately, not to mention her phone, even her clothes were gone.Sitting on the bed, she thought of Cedrick, wondering if he could track her down through the GPS of her phone. Then she laughed at her ridiculous thought.Her phone had fallen into the sea and was waterlogged. There couldn't be any signal.For now, she should figure out a way to protect herself....In Sapphire City, the first ray of morning light slanted in through the half-closed curtains.Evelyn yawned lazily and turned over, a smile of contentment lingering on her lips. She reached out to the side of the bed, but no one was there. In an instant, she sat up with a start.But as she moved, she realized her whole body was sore.She didn't expect Cedrick to be so lascivious despite his
Chapter 1855Listening to Evelyn's coquettish words, Ralph was at a loss.He thought, 'What should I do? Cedrick asked me to appease Evelyn. If I apply for a declaration of Catelyn's death and even let Evelyn become Mrs. Mason. Will he kill me?'"Honey, why don't you say something? You slept with me. Do you not want to take responsibility?" Evelyn saw an obvious panic in Ralph's eyes. He looked as if he hadn't even considered marrying her.Her tone abruptly turned cold."Don't forget I haven't even started making the antidote for you and the two children for the next two years."This was definitely a threat.In a flash, Ralph tenderly took her into his arms and kissed her fair face soothingly."Little fool, how could I not want to take responsibility? But you also know about Catelyn's status. She's the apple of the eye of the Atherton family and Edwin's cousin. If I rashly apply for a declaration of her death and marry you, it will affect my reputation, and more importantly, th
Chapter 1856Cedrick took the file from Braylon and skimmed it quickly. As he read it, a sinking feeling came over him. Blue veins stood out from his temples as he finished reading the file. The girl's name was Susan Herb. She was just over twenty, but she looked older. Her mother had died a few years ago. Her father then married another woman. The woman used to treat Susan terribly. After the woman had a boy, things got worse for Susan. She couldn't eat with the family. She couldn't go to school. She was literally a babysitter at home. When she turned eighteen, she couldn't take it anymore and tried to run away from her family, which was hell for her. One day, just as she was about to get on the train, a man who was a friend of her father's saw her, so he "kindly" called Susan’s father. After Susan's father heard that she was trying to run away, he abused her. At her stepmother's advice, Susan's father sold her to an old man in his sixties for money. The old m
Chapter 1857Braylon knew very well what it felt like to watch helplessly as his beloved woman was tortured at every moment....Inside the ward.The girl sensed someone coming in and closed her eyes tightly. Her eyelashes fluttered slightly, but she refused to open her eyes.Cedrick stood beside her, his face grim and cold."Stop pretending. I know you're awake."The girl still didn't move, but the covers were shaking slightly.Even her right hand stuck with a needle was shivering uncontrollably.Cedrick's handsome face was livid as he expressionlessly detailed her experience."Only a year after the traffickers abducted you, you were beaten to the point of miscarriage and dumped in the wilderness. Probably those people thought that you wouldn't survive because you were disfigured and your bones were broken. They left you alone."The girl's thick lashes fluttered violently.Cedrick pulled out a photo of Catelyn from his bag and handed it to the girl."The woman in the phot
Chapter 1858The woman moved so violently that the syringe needle went astray and pierced into her meat. Her blood started to flow into the plastic vein. It looked extremely terrifying.But she didn’t notice it at all.“Go to hell! Go to hell! All go to hell!”Even Cedrick was infected with her resentment. He was perceptive and seized the breakthrough. “I can avenge you and let them kneel in front of you. You can take revenge on them as you want, including killing them.”For the woman, Cedrick’s words were like the only light in hell. She widened her eyes, ignored the syringe needle in her hand, and grasped Cedrick’s wrist with scarlet eyes. “Really? Can you let them all go to hell?”“Certainly, but you need to tell me where you got the clothes.”“Wood Village. The old man of Wood Village who bought me picked up the clothes and gave them to me. That’s it. Wood Village. The old man is a devil. He’s perverted and terrifying...” The woman thought of horrible experiences and became
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