Time froze as Catelyn stared at him in awe.Cedrick was right next to her.She profusely blinked, struggling to believe what she saw.Cedrick was observing her closely at the same time, and when their eyes met, Catelyn felt a little prick on her chest and looked away frantically.Once he was certain that she would not scream, he slowly let go.Her hands and her body were cold, so he swiftly moved to take off his jacket and placed it over her shoulders. He rubbed her dirt-stained cheek endearingly before lowering his head to kiss her on her lips, the tip of her nose, her eyes, and her temples. His lips moved across her face as his heart finally settled down from concern.Catelyn, meanwhile, was still mentally caught up by the dangerous situation she was in and Cedrick's sudden appearance, so she could not react in time to push him away.A storm gathered, and shadows loomed over the forest.The kidnappers followed Catelyn's trail to the edge of the cliff and stopped."There's no
The kidnapper held his head and begged, "Please spare me! I really don't know who it was. Our boss was the one who accepted the mission, and we're only working for him to carry out the kidnapping!"Catelyn did not believe a word he said, however. Even if he did not know who hired them, he must have known something else.She gritted her teeth and paced around when she accidentally came across a sharp dagger in the hand of the kidnapper who lost consciousness. She stumbled toward it and walked back to the other kidnapper, waving the dagger all the while."You won't spill? Fine. Since you both wanted to kill me, I might as well play along, right?" She chuckled. The sunlight shone on the blade and reflected onto her face in a horrifying manner.Frightened, the kidnapper failed to conjure his words."I heard that there's a surgery where they can sew your bits back even when it's been cut off. Do you want to try it?" Catelyn batted her eyes innocently.Cedrick paled.There were plenty
"You want me to leave you and escape on my own?"Catelyn felt helpless and pathetic as she suppressed her aching wrist. She wanted to leave with Cedrick if she could, but the kidnapper had a gun."The boys are too young to lose both parents. Haven't you been saying how you want to give them a better life? You can only do that if you manage to get out of here!"Fury burnt hot within Cedrick as he hissed, "And what about you?""Just tell them that I'll always love them." She lowered her head as tears scrolled down her cheeks. Her heart felt as though it was torn apart as she readied herself for death.Cedrick stared broodingly at her.He had underestimated her; he never imagined that she would be capable of such a 'righteous' act.'How dare she?' He thought.The tension around them grew, and Catelyn was holding onto his shirt to the point that it became horrendously wrinkly as she prepared herself."Just fix that bad temper of yours and love the boys twice as much in my place. G
"You were shot?!"Catelyn's stomach churned at the overwhelming scent of blood and struggled to get off of his back, all the while thinking to herself, 'How can he piggyback me like this?!'Cedrick reached behind his back and secured her lower body with his arms. Instead of letting her off, he pinched her warningly. "Your knee is injured, so you can't run fast. Letting you down will slow me down! Just stay put and don't move...""You..." The spot where he pinched her itched as though she was burned. Embarrassed, she flushed and shouted, "Your wound will worsen if you keep this up!"Cedrick held his breath and darted into the woods.She heard nothing but the sound of wind blowing past them. Seeing that he refused to respond and that the kidnapper was not following them, she decided to not protest any further at the moment.Once they had gotten far enough to a safer location, she immediately told him to stop so that she could treat his wound."What kind of wedding do you like?" he
Catelyn wanted to focus on the voice, but her eyelids felt heavy, and she eventually closed her eyes.Still, the voice lingered in her heart.Cedrick carried Catelyn all the way to safety. They ran into another group of assassins along the way, and the two worked together to defeat them using the swamps around them. However, Cedrick's wound reopened once again because of the fight, and his face, especially his lips, was as pale as a ghost due to blood loss.She had never seen him in such a vulnerable state before, and it was hard not to worry about him.She trembled as she removed the bullet from his back and sighed in relief the moment the bullet dropped to the ground, despite still feeling worried.She reached up to wipe her forehead and realized her entire face was covered in sweat.The sky turned dark and Cedrick was resting against a tree, shivering in the cold.Catelyn gritted her teeth and crawled up to run into a bush nearby before returning with some herbs and twigs. Th
"Don't move," warned Cedrick in a hoarse voice.Catelyn listened to his heartbeat and felt the sudden urge to cry as she recalled all the sweet moments they shared in the past.Cedrick held onto her tight and refused to let go, and she picked up how his breaths grew deeper.The temporary truce between them only existed because they were on the run, and they had no energy to consider the past. Once they were safe again, the burden of the past would haunt them once more.Her eyes reddened as a lone teardrop fell. She frantically tried to dry her eyes by blinking rapidly and forcing a teasing tone, saying, "You sure seem relaxed considering the fact that we're being chased. I feel like those people are aiming at you."Cedrick did not respond.The assassins were, indeed, sent after him, and Catelyn was merely bait to lure him here so they could kill him. Cedrick noticed that the people who kidnapped Catelyn and the assassins that came after them were at completely different levels.
The bumpy hill road was made for accidents to happen!From the front mirror, Catelyn could see two cars chasing after them. The cars seemed to have been modified before as their car plate numbers were not visible. The faces of the drivers were twisted maliciously, and she was so afraid that she felt her heart jump up to her throat.Cedrick was unfamiliar with the map, and with the cars chasing them picking up the pace dangerously fast, the situation was escalating fast.Catelyn felt the air in the car shift.She quickly took out Cedrick's phone and connected it to the charging cable and launched the GPS."I'll guide you. Turn left in a quarter of a mile!""Turn right at forty-eight meters. Steep road ahead!"…It was quiet in the car, save only the sound of Catelyn guiding the direction, though not without a quiver in her voice.Her eyes sparkled as she stared at the GPS."There's a crossroad in about eight hundred meters. Turn right into the narrow road, and go straight for
"Good." Cedrick's eyes landed on the grassy ground to their right. "When I count to three, jump out of the car. Try landing on the grass; it'll minimize the impact."Catelyn nodded obediently, knowing that Cedrick's instructions were out of desperation and concern.As the car continued moving forward and the time for Catelyn to jump got closer, she froze as if she realized something."What about you?""I'll be okay." Cedrick's jaw tightened, his expression cold. "Remember what I said: timing is key. Cover your head with your hands when you jump, and run to the town immediately. They won't be able to do much at a crowded place."Catelyn, however, ignored his words as her eyes reddened with tears."Aren't you jumping with me?!""They're looking for me. If I jump with you, they'll catch up to us right away. If I stay in the car, they might not notice you, and you'll be safe."In other words, Cedrick planned to stay in the car to buy her more time."No!" Catelyn burst out in tears
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