Chloe held her stomach painfully.“Mom… What now? Will the baby be okay? My stomach hurts so much…”Nicole hugged Chloe tightly. Her voice was quivering with fear. “Danny, do you see how much Chloe’s stomach is hurting… What should we do? Let’s… Let’s call the doctor.”Daniel was also frightened. He hurriedly called their family doctor, yet Chloe stopped him.“Daddy, don’t call the family doctor… If the doctor knows about my condition, it’ll shock the Dawson family and worry Grandma Dawson. I would be committing a terrible sin if she falls ill again.”Chloe gazed at Daniel with a pained expression, yet at the same time, she put on a thoughtful and compassionate look. “If Grandma thinks that Daddy and Mommy didn’t take good care of me… she’ll get mad at Daddy!“I’ll be fine after some rest.”Daniel gazed at Chloe. She appeared to be in so much pain, yet she still thought about what was best for him. He felt gratified.Although Grandmother Dawson had agreed to let Chloe marry int
Anna’s words made Daniel’s expression darken even further.He pointed his fingers shakingly toward the top of the stairs. His lungs heaved heavily.“Just a child? She didn’t sound like a child at all when she was lecturing me!”“Ah… Anna sure has a bad temperament. No matter how mad she is at me, she still shouldn’t take it out on you,” Nicole mumbled as she tried to soothe Daniel’s anger.“There, there. Calm down…”Daniel exhaled and fumed, “This temperament of hers must have developed because I spoiled her as a child!”Chloe came over too and hugged Daniel’s arm. “Daddy, it’s all my fault. I was the one that wronged her. Anna had always disliked Mommy and me—her tantrum is justifiable after an incident like this. Please don’t blame her.”Daniel turned to Chloe but did not say a word.Chloe continued, “Daddy if there’s anyone to be blamed, it’s got to be me! If I didn’t pity Bryan… while he was drunk and grieving… the incident today never would have happened.“I felt sympathy
With Daniel’s urging, the Dawson family swiftly fixed a date for Chloe and Bryan’s wedding.This made the people on the internet, who strongly supported Anna, start hurling insults at Chloe and Bryan again. Even so, the deed had been done and the marriage was confirmed. After a few days of uproar, the netizens gave in.It had been two days since Anna left her room. All her meals had been brought to her by Lisa. Although she seemed to have been relegated to the background in the house, she thoroughly enjoyed the tranquility it brought. She could finally study in peace and prepare herself to return to campus.Lisa would advise her from time to time, “Ms. Anna, Sir only did this in a fit of anger. If you say a few words of appeal to him, I’m sure he will let you out. You are his daughter by blood after all.”Anna’s chest tightened the moment Daniel was mentioned.Her father had thoroughly broken her heart. Her strategy to advance by retreating could not compete with a sudden pregnanc
Lisa hugged Anna. Her heart was aching. “I don’t need you to protect me, Ms. Anna. You only have to protect yourself…”Anna leaned against Lisa’s shoulder. She thought about her past self when she was just a child. “At that time, I’ve always leaned on your shoulders this way and let you coax me to sleep.“You even told me stories as you carried me.”Thinking back on those times also made Lisa feel as if they happened a lifetime ago.“Time sure passes by quickly. In the blink of an eye, you’re grown from this tiny person into a young lady! On the other hand, I am getting older and older by the day. I can’t carry you as I tell you stories anymore.”A warm yet bitter feeling welled up in Anna’s heart as she gazed at the old woman who had been by her side since she was a child.“Lisa, you’re worked hard all these years. Only with you around can I feel the warmth of home in this house.”Lisa gazed at her and spoke in a voice brimming with sympathy. “Ms. Anna, this is your home. Every
James drove Anna to a restaurant by Lake Nora.Liam had booked the entire restaurant. Anna was still thinking about the ink-black expression on Chloe’s face when she entered James’s car. She could not help but laugh as she entered the restaurant.Liam was waiting for her on a seat beside the window. A vase sat on the pure white sheets spread on top of the table. Within that vase was a lone red rose.Anna went over and casually sat in front of Liam.Liam looked up and gazed at the smile that still lingered in the corners of Anna’s lips. He asked, “What are you smiling about? What’s making you so happy?“Can’t hide your excitement for our date?”Anna quickly wiped away the smile on her lips. Her expression turned serious. “Why did you ask me here?”“For a meal.” Liam leaned against his chair. His gaze was calm and composed.Anna glanced at him. After a few days of not seeing him, he appeared extremely worn out. Strands of blood-red could be seen intertwining at the bottom of hi
Anna could feel the air surrounding them turning colder and colder.“Anna, do you know what are the consequences of offending me?” Liam stared into Anna’s eyes. His deep eyes grew more and more distant.Anna felt her chest tighten. She slowly lowered her head.“Of course, I wouldn’t dare to offend you! You know too many of my secrets. If you ever want to exact revenge on me, I’ll be sent into the pits of hell, never to come back again.”Liam’s expression turned even grimmer. What was that little lady saying? What did she see him as?Did she think he was some bastard who would want revenge over every petty thing?“You are even more vigilant than me!” Liam scoffed coldly.Anna kept silent for a while, then called for a waiter to bring them a bottle of red wine.She poured a glass of wine and downed the entire glass.Liam frowned. What was that woman doing?She poured another glass. Liam thought that it was for him. Unexpectedly, she downed the entire glass again.After gulping
Anna had walked along the street for a long time. Suddenly, a car stopped in front of her, blocking her path.She looked up and saw Liam striding out of the car.Without saying a word, he grabbed her and stuffed her into his car.She widened her eyes in shock. “What are you doing!”Liam glanced at her. He started the engine without uttering a word.“Where are you taking me!”Anna was reminded of the day Liam devoured her whole in the car. Filled with terror, Anna hugged herself tightly and glared at him with vigilant eyes.“Aren’t you afraid that someone will snap pictures of you ambling along the streets!” Liam’s voice was still frigid without warmth. “It’s not like I’m doing anything shameful! What am I supposed to be afraid of!” Anna fumed.Liam shot a glance at her from the corner of his eyes. Finally, Anna remembered that to the outside world, she was a blind woman. Casually strolling on the streets at night would surely arouse others’ suspicions. She rolled her eyes a
Chloe had hired paparazzi to tail Anna. Although they saw Anna entering Liam’s car, they only got a blurry photograph of Anna from behind. It had no potential of becoming breaking news at all.However, Liam threw them off too quickly. That was the only photograph she got.Chloe was furious that she could not get anything on Anna at the first attempt. “I don’t believe that their relationship is as simple as mentor and mentee!”She called the paparazzi again and instructed them to keep an eye on Anna twenty-four-seven. She wanted them to watch her every move. If anything suspicious was to occur, they must report to her immediately.After that dinner with Liam, Anna had been cooped up in her room for days again.Chloe was growing impatient.“Mommy, when I went to the Dawson family dinner two days ago, Grandma Dawson brought up Anna in front of everyone! She said that the Dawson family had wronged her and will compensate her accordingly in the future. They don’t want the outsiders ca