Standing in front of the display window, Catelyn admired the hand-made pieces on the stand. There were beams of light on top of every cell, and each piece appeared extremely sophisticated under the light. At the very center of the display window was a perfect white wedding gown. With a scoop-neck neckline that hugged the chest, the dress extended all the way down to the ground. Inspired by the Victorian era, small pieces of diamonds were scattered all over the hem of the dress, giving it an elegant and fairy-like appearance.Her heart stopped the moment she laid eyes on the dress. It was absolutely stunning, but she looked away immediately.Cedrick had moved closer and stood by her side. "Do you like this wedding dress?""I don't," replied Catelyn nonchalantly, albeit lying."Your expression suggests otherwise," Cedrick said stubbornly.Catelyn clenched her fists and turned to stare at him in the eyes. "Whether I like it or not has nothing to do with you, Cedrick. I've already ref
Cedrick was taken by surprise as he did not expect that this would be what haunted Catelyn instead. His expression darkened as he opened his mouth to say something, but Catelyn beat him to it."I know you don't like tainted goods, just like how I hate being forced." Her fingers twitched before relaxing as she met his gaze. "Miles and Ollie are both wonderful and sweet children. If you want to make it up to us, just let everything stay the way it is now. I can raise them with you, and they'll have everything that other kids have."...After the measuring session, Miles and Ollie's clothes would be finished within a week, just in time for when they needed them.When the twins stepped outside, they noticed Catelyn's reddened eyes and Cedrick's dark expression.Though Miles did not wish for his mother to accept Cedrick again so soon, he hated seeing her sad when they fought.The two started doing whatever they could to cheer Catelyn up, and Catelyn narrowed her eyes with a chuckle.
Cedrick scowled at his bleeding right arm. He tried moving it and noticed that he could still move despite the pain, so it should not be anything fatal.At that moment, the twins rushed to their side."Father, you're bleeding!" Concerned, Ollie quickly handed his clean handkerchief to Cedrick.Cedrick accepted it and casually wiped the blood off before phoning Alex."Don't run off. Uncle Alex will come and pick you up. I'll take your mother to the hospital."Understanding that his wound needed to be treated, Catelyn followed along. Since his arm was injured, they took a taxi instead of driving to the hospital, which was only a few kilometers away.The taxi arrived shortly after, and Cedrick had made the arrangement on the way, so they were allowed access into the hospital smoothly.Catelyn had thought that he would go to the emergency room to have his wound looked at, but she was baffled when she realized that they were instead walking toward the gynecology department.She grab
Cedrick had spoken in a barely audible voice, but his words struck her heart like lightning.'Alright,' Catelyn decided silently. 'Since the cat's out of the bag, I don't see the point in explaining.'Catelyn sat up from the bed to adjust her clothes as she anchored her emotions to remain calm. "I've already tried explaining earlier this morning when we headed out. You just didn't believe me.""So I'm the one at fault, then?" Cedrick's lips curled into a dark, mysterious sneer.He provoked his sons on purpose in the morning by informing them about her pregnancy, which placed her in a situation where no one would believe her when she said she was not pregnant. Both Miles and Ollie were not convinced, not to mention Cedrick."How long were you planning on fooling me had I not insisted that you get checked?"Seeing how furious he seemed and considering the fact that he had risked his life to save hers, Catelyn steadily changed the subject and turned to the female doctor. "His should
Catelyn was already by the door when she heard Cedrick's sharp gasp, so she stopped. She wanted to call the doctor inside but turned to find him sitting by the bed, his features twisted in pain."Are you okay?" Catelyn asked.Cedrick's lips turned pale as a layer of sweat formed on his forehead. He swayed slightly and looked as though he was about to pass out.Realizing that he was not faking it, she disregarded all other thoughts and hurried over to him. "I told you not to move around so much! The wound—mph!"Just as she reached out to steady Cedrick, he wrapped his arms around her waist abruptly so she would fall into his arms and land on his lap. He propped his chin on her shoulder and tilted his head to the side as he muttered, flustered, "You liar."Catelyn was stunned by his tone and had stopped struggling. Since he was holding her from behind, she had to look at him from the corner of her eyes while clenching her jaw. "Didn't you just lie to me as well?"Cedrick hesitated
Catelyn blushed at the question and mumbled, "Nothing." She then ran off to the bathroom.She had been swift, but Alex was a trained bodyguard with sharp eyes, and he spotted her swollen lips right away. Confused, he wondered if she and Cedrick had settled their disagreement. If so, he and Charles would finally be able to relax.In the bathroom, Catelyn touched her burning lips and noticed that they were swollen, just as she had expected.'Cedrick Mason, that beast!' she grumbled. 'It wasn't even a kiss anymore. He was straight up chewing on them.'What frustrated her more was that the skin on her lips was torn to the point that ointment would not help the swelling, let alone the fact that she did not have any ointment. Still, she could not just walk out looking this way either.Just as she started panicking, she recalled that there were free face masks at the hospital lobby hall and went to get one—despite the embarrassment—before heading to the counter to make payment.They had
Since Cedrick's injury concerned only his arm, he did not bother putting his jacket on. With a thick layer of bandage wrapped around his arm, his tanned skin glittered under the light. His brooding features were filled with rage as he pursed his lips."Don't move around! The wound is going to tear, and the doctor will have to come to fix you up again." Catelyn's hands were still wet from washing her hands, and because he was half-naked, she did not approach him and simply reminded him from afar.Cedrick's head snapped up when he heard her voice. He extended his left arm in an inviting manner and said, "Come here."Catelyn pursed her lips as she tried to act composed. "Your wound is hurting again, right? I told you not to move around...""Are you coming here, or do I need to go over there to grab you?" spoke Cedrick expressionlessly.Catelyn did want to find a nurse, but he refused to set his arm down. Seeing how pale he seemed, she caved in the end and walked toward him. "I'll jus
Cedrick paused and narrowed his eyes. "So it was planned?""Yes. I've looked into Miss Clark's personal life. Amy Jacqueline was in the mall at the time, and Ivan was in the office. Neither had the time to do it, and there were no suspicious transactions from their accounts either. Those two couldn't have been the culprit.""What about the surveillance cameras?""The board was too big and could easily hide a few people underneath it, so I'm afraid that surveillance footage wouldn't be of much help," Alex said gingerly.Completely losing his appetite, Cedrick gazed up at the reflection on the glass window. He had thought that it was merely an accident and was thus surprised that someone was behind it. Had he been one step slower or were not swift enough to shove Catelyn aside, perhaps both Catelyn and him would be in the funeral home at this moment."Anything from Nine?"Alex was stunned. "You suspect that the Ninth Master is behind this, Master Cedrick?""Isn't this what he alwa
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