Since the bus was filled with people, Catelyn gripped the handle above her head firmly. Her upper body leaned toward the window as she tried to balance herself so she would not fall when the bus pulled the brakes.Her shoulder was moist with the rain from earlier, but she did not bother to wipe it off."Mommy, that car seems to be following us," said a little girl who sat on a seat in front of Catelyn, pointing at a black car outside the window.Her mother smiled and acknowledged her. "Don't put your hand outside of the window. The road is big, and it could just be going in the same direction. Why would it be following us?""That's true," the little girl responded as she pursed her tiny lips and retrieved her hand.Moments later, the girl's mother was heard mumbling to herself, "Hmm. It does look like it's following the bus. Look; it stops every time the bus stops and moves every time the bus moves. That's pretty weird…"Catelyn listened to their conversations and looked out of t
The reason the bus came to a screeching halt was because of the black car.Catelyn's eyes followed the driver's direction, only to find that the black car had slowly left her vision and turned into a small, black dot.However, her mind decided to play tricks on her as a handsome figure flashed through her mind out of nowhere. She shook the image off, however.She must have lost her mind. Why would Cedrick be there? He must have gone home already.…Catelyn arrived at her station after a short while, but the rain was relentless, still. Since she did not have an umbrella with her, she decided to wait it out at the bus stop. No one was in sight as it was already late into the night.The street light shone dimly under the rain, and the sky was darker than usual.Catelyn shuddered under the gust of cold wind.Not long after, the rain slowly dispersed, and just as she was about to walk back home…"Tsk! Look who it is," rang a sinister male voice from behind her.Catelyn turned arou
"I have a hundred thousand in my bank account. I'll give you everything!" yelled Catelyn, suppressing her pain.The man stopped dragging her by the collar and glared at her doubtfully. "You're not lying to me…are you?""There's an automated teller machine just around the corner. W—We can go there right now…"Catelyn felt like something was stabbing her lower abdomen, her head was getting dizzy from the pain as she uttered.The man looked at her from head to toe, hesitating but eventually giving in to the temptation of money. His eyes rolled greedily as he warned, "If you lie to me, I'll give you to the homeless people under the bridge. Get me the money, now!"Catelyn was glad that he took the bait, but she had no energy to smile.Her cramps were getting worse by the second, and she could feel her lips going numb from losing too much blood.It felt like she could pass out anytime soon.She staggered toward the machine across the street as the man followed her closely behind.Ju
The dirty rainwater had wetted Cedrick's clothes. Still, he had enough body warmth that it comforted Catelyn as she nuzzled into his arms.Touched, frustration, regret, and a myriad of other emotions intertwined as Catelyn's eyes reddened from being so overwhelmed.She could burst into tears at any moment.'Why did it have to be you who ruined my life four years ago, Cedrick Mason? And why did it have to be you who came back into my life again four years after?'The rain poured like there was no tomorrow as the trees by the street danced aggressively, concealing the rest of the scenery under the cold, dark sky.Cedrick glanced at Eason before carrying Catelyn into the car. "Deal with that man. I never want to see that troglodyte ever again."Eason nodded in response as he stared coldly at the man on the ground whose face was pale as a sheet of paper.He must have had a death wish to harass the woman who had belonged to Master Cedrick.…Cedrick noticed how cold Catelyn felt wh
Stella had spotted Catelyn wrapped in a blanket, sitting on the passenger seat of a luxurious black car. Her eyes twinkled in anticipation as she strode toward them, gently running her fingers across the car's sleek side."Mom?" Catelyn's eyelids twitched upon seeing her mother as she tightened her grip on the blanket instinctively.Stella peeled her eyes away from the car unwillingly and turned toward Catelyn, whose face seemed deathly pale. "Goodness!" she gasped. "Why do you look so pale?""I have a cold, and Mister Mason here sent me back." Catelyn thought for a moment before deciding to get out of the car as she pulled on the handle.Stella caught her arms as she observed the man behind the wheels.That was the first time Cedrick had seen Stella.He got out of the car and nodded politely at her."Good evening, Missus Clark."Stella gulped in a thirstful manner and smiled brightly as she reached her hands out to him passionately. "Mister Mason? You're the owner of the mansi
Catelyn closed the door promptly behind her and nervously ordered, "Quick, Miles, Cedrick is here! Find a place to hide in quickly. I'll try to get him out of here as soon as I can so you can come out."There was only one thought in her mind at that moment—Cedrick must never see Miles!"What?" Miles shot up on the bed in an instant, his sleepiness completely gone at that point as he puffed his cheeks and complained, "Why is he here?""Your grandma let him in."Miles stared at the blanket on Catelyn. His big and round eyes squinted doubtfully, resembling Cedrick when he was being cold and stern. Catelyn had goosebumps upon seeing that look on Miles.The blanket on her did seem pretty inappropriate.She struggled to carry Miles up from the bed and put a jacket on him before opening the closet and placing him in there."Hide in the closet for now."Miles curled into a ball inside the closet, perfectly concealed behind Catelyn's long dresses.Miles poked his head out from behind t
Catelyn blew on the hot milk in the mug and took small sips from it.Her body temperature slowly went back to normal as she sipped on the hot chocolate, and her cramps were eased as well. She felt full after finishing the hot chocolate, too. It was a huge mug after all.As soon as she set the ceramic mug down in the sink, she was lifted by Cedrick from behind.Catelyn did not expect to be lifted and lost her balance. She hooked her arms behind Cedrick's neck on instinct so as to not fall.'What is he doing?' Catelyn thought to herself as she batted her long lashes at him.Cedrick ignored her questioning gaze and carried her to the sofa in the living room. He lifted her long dress by the hem and grabbed her ankle to place it on top of his knee.There was a fresh wound on her knee, and it was bloody.Catelyn did not expect Cedrick to look at her wound. It was an ugly one, and she did not want him to see it. She wanted to pull back her leg, but Cedrick reached out to the bruises ar
"I'll suffocate you with my weight!"What a boring woman.Cedrick got up from her and stamped down his urges, while Catelyn got up on her feet and patted her dress.The air became still all of a sudden, with only the sounds of Cedrick's ragged breaths and two pairs of heartbeats heard.Thud!The sound of something falling was heard coming from the master bedroom."What's that sound?" asked Cedrick as he looked in the direction of the master bedroom.Catelyn shuddered as she grabbed Cedrick by the wrist to stop him from going into the bedroom. "Are you sure you heard something?" she pretended to ask. "My son's sleeping, so don't wake him up.""My hearing is perfectly fine." Cedrick frowned and looked at her suspiciously. "Are you not worried that your son fell off the bed?"Of course she was worried, but she was even more worried about him going into the room!"Nah, could've just been something else that fell.""Are you sure? Don't you want to go have a look?""I know my so
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