How would Lucas explain to Chelsey that he could not find Cole? Why didn't she tell him they wanted him dead in exchange for Cole's life?Lucas vented all his frustrations on the fake Draco. Even after the latter's face was covered in blood, Lucas still could not get a word out of him about Cole's whereabouts. Lucas and the special forces then left the island in a speedboat. However, he hesitated to call Chelsey to let her know he was safe.He was willing to sacrifice himself if it meant Cole was safe and sound.The speedboat sailed on the sea. Suddenly, there was a massive explosion. The flames shot upward, engulfing everyone on board instantly. …With Zach's clue, Timothy sent people disguised among the medical team that conducted door-to-door health checks at Harborview Tower.They successfully found Cole in a rented unit. Three burly men guarded Cole. They gave him two pieces of stale bread and a boxed drink. But Cole could not eat any of it, causing him to wail in hunge
Timothy sent Chelsey and Cole back to the Jenson residence.Once they arrived home, Chelsey carried Cole upstairs and locked herself in the room.Dianne and Edward were unaware of recent events. They could not understand why Chelsey was unhappy after returning from her trip. Did she not have a good time?But Dianne and Edward did not pry, as she was an adult.With Cole in her arms, Chelsey could not stop crying. She missed Lucas terribly.The thought of never seeing him again made her heart ache so much that she could not breathe. Chelsey regretted not meeting him when she had the chance. And now, even if she wanted to, she couldn't.They could not even find Lucas' body.Chelsey cried herself to sleep while holding Cole.She didn't know how long she had slept until suddenly she heard someone knocking on her door."Chels, it's time for dinner," Fred said outside the door.Chelsey rubbed her eyes, looked out the window, and realized it was already dark. "I'm not hungry," sh
Chelsey chose to say nothing regarding the incident.Although Dianne was somewhat disappointed, she graciously waved and said, "It's okay. There's no need to make up for it. Gifts don't matter. I'm happy to have the family together for dinner."Despite what she said, Chelsey could still tell Dianne loved the pearl necklace Lia had given her. She kept taking photos of the necklace, seemingly unable to put it down.Compared to Chelsey, who had not prepared anything, Lia appeared more thoughtful. Not only did Lia bake a cake, but she had also bought a gift that Dianne fancied.Lia disdainfully glanced at Chelsey. Then, she sat down beside Dianne.During the meal, Dianne kept serving Lia dishes and even got her a bowl of chowder, expressing her love for Lia.After dinner, Dianne transferred 50 thousand dollars to Lia. Deep down, Lia was delighted. Yet, she put on an act and refused to accept it. "Grandma, you've given me enough money. I don't need more."Dianne patted Lia's head
The words "beloved wife" made Chelsey weep before she could read the letter's contents.Her vision blurred with tears, and she could not see anything.Chelsey kept wiping her tears, barely able to make out the words on the letter.She felt as if she could hear Lucas' voice by her ear, saying, "By the time you read this letter, I might not be alive anymore. I'm sorry for dragging you into this mess and for making you suffer with me all these years."I know all this can't heal the pain. But besides these property deeds, I have nothing else to give you."Chels, I'm glad you became my wife. I owe you a grand wedding. I'd marry you again in the next life. If you're against it, forget what I said."To be honest, I'm not afraid of death, but I'm scared of seeing you sad. Promise me this. You'll only be unhappy for a day."After that, live your life with joy. Well, congratulations! You finally got rid of me, the biggest pain in your life."From now on, I won't appear before you again.
Chelsey did not quite fancy the bag. Still, she found it difficult to refuse Dianne's kind gesture."Thank you, Grandma. This bag is beautiful," said Chelsey.She even had to pretend to like the bag by holding it and examining it. With her new bag in hand, Lia gleefully walked beside Dianne. Lia disdainfully glanced at Chelsey from the corner of her eye, knowing Dianne preferred her over Chelsey. The bag Dianne bought for her was double the price of the one she got for Chelsey.It was apparent Dianne picked a cheap bag simply to appease Chelsey. Lia judged Chelsey's poor appearance and believed others would think her cheap Chanel bag was counterfeit. After leaving the Chanel boutique, Dianne joyfully said, "Lia, consider this bag a gift to celebrate your upcoming internship at Queen Jewelry."Upon hearing the words "Queen Jewelry", Chelsey suddenly became alert and carefully listened to their conversation. "Thank you, Grandma," Lia responded with a smile. Dianne continu
Putting on a facade of happiness, Chelsey exclaimed, "Really? You can teach me? Thank you so much!""There's no need to thank me. You're not a stranger. You're like a sister to me!" Lia became even prouder as she spoke. It was as if she was genuinely skilled.Dianne was pleased with Lia. She affectionately patted Lia's head and praised, "My Lia is amazing!"Chelsey did not say another word. She held the bag Dianne gave her and trailed after them. Her thoughts were not on shopping at all.Chelsey took out her phone and texted Micah.Her message read, "Still no news of Lucas?"Micah wrote back, "I'm sorry, Chelsey."Chelsey felt upset after reading Micah's text. She dreaded seeing the words "I'm sorry" now.Time and time again, she was disappointed. The chances of Lucas being alive seemed increasingly slim.After that, Chelsey sent Timothy a message, "Tim, can you help me contact more search and rescue teams? I'll pay. Get as many as you can. Money is not a problem."Timoth
Lia even took out her limited-edition Hermès bag with a diamond buckle. She wanted to bring it to Queen Jewelry on her first day of internship.…A tall man with thick bandages covering his eyes stood by the window in a dimly lit ward. His whole world had plunged into total darkness.Micah entered the ward, anxiously informing Lucas, "Luke, Chelsey has contacted rescue teams. They're currently searching at sea. Do you want to let her know that we've found you?""Keep it from her for now," Lucas replied. His voice was somewhat hoarse, an aftermath of the near-death experience. Micah frowned and responded, "Luke, if we don't tell Chelsey, she'd be worried sick. What if she can't handle it…""She'll be fine. She's strong. No matter how great the sorrow, she'll overcome it soon."As Lucas spoke, he reached out to touch the cold glass.When the explosion happened, debris from the speedboat hit the back of his head, rendering him blind again.His optic nerve was severely damage
The voice message Chelsey left Lucas continued to play. "Collie has learned how to call 'Daddy'. Collie, say 'Daddy'." Under Chelsey's guidance, Cole distinctly called out, "Daddy"."Lucas, did you hear that? Collie just called you Daddy. You're his daddy. Please come back soon…"Cole's sweet voice sounded again. "Daddy."As Lucas listened to Chelsey's and Cole's voices, his nose tingled, and his eyes moistened. It felt like tears were about to trickle down his face.After the voice message ended, Micah was also on the verge of crying. "Luke, Chelsey and Collie are waiting for your return."Lucas' hands, resting on his knee, suddenly clenched into fists.After a prolonged silence, he uttered, "They'll only be safe if I die."Draco was even more ruthless than he was five years ago. Until Lucas captured the real Draco, he could not be with Chelsey.Micah gritted his teeth fiercely and declared, "I must kill Draco!"They shared the same goal. Not only were they doing it f
Sandra flashed a satisfied smile as she wrapped her arms around Micah's neck and kissed him. "Please be gentle. I'm afraid it'll hurt… Mmm…"An hour later, Sandra lay limp in Micah's arms. Both of them were drenched in sweat.Although the car was not spacious, it did not affect Micah's performance. Sandra was very satisfied with him. He turned to look at the sleepy Sandra and gently asked, "Does it still hurt?""Yeah…"Sandra did not expect it to hurt so much to the point she'd cried in pain.Now, she was exhausted. She did not even have the strength to keep her eyes open.Micah reached out to gently wipe away Sandra's tears. "Are you satisfied?""Yeah," Sandra replied as she embraced him tightly. At that moment, all she wanted to do was sleep. Sandra then fell asleep. She had no idea how she returned to the hotel.When she woke up, it was already morning.Micah was lying beside her, and neither of them was wearing anything. Her eyes lit up at the sight of his hand
Micah's judgment may be somewhat clouded, but he was still aware that he and Sandra were in the car.It was their first time doing the deed. Wasn't it too intense for it to happen in the car?"Let's head back to the hotel. The car is too small," Micah said as he grabbed Sandra's hand, his voice hoarse but sexy. Sandra looked at him seductively. "Are you sure you can hold on until we return to the hotel? I can't stand it anymore. I want it now…"She stuck out her pink tongue and licked her lips as she spoke. Every move of hers was charming.Micah was both amused and helpless at the sight of Sandra's eagerness. He had never met such an unrestrained woman like her. She was indeed a lethal poison. Micah's throat felt like it was on fire. He swallowed hard and replied, "It's our first time. Let's not be hasty. We can enjoy it better in the hotel room."Sandra was not the only inexperienced one. It was also Micah's first time. He felt that doing it in the car lacked a sense
Sandra's suggestive tone caused Micah's heart to flutter, and indescribable images appeared in his mind again. His lips trembled as he nervously asked, "W-What do you want to do?""What do you think I want to do?" Sandra winked at him and then licked her lips. Everything was implied but left unsaid, understood without being spoken.Micah felt both excited and awkward. He cleared his throat before replying, "It's too fast.""We'll get there eventually. So, why not do it sooner? We can enjoy it in advance," Sandra said seriously.Once again, her logic left Micah at a loss for words.He took a deep breath to remain rational. Micah refused to let his instincts take the reins once more. "We've just started dating, and there's no guarantee we'll continue to do so. I don't want to hurt you if we don't work out."But Sandra did not seem to care. "Why is your thinking still so conservative in this day and age? I'm not concerned about it, so why should you?"She merely wanted hi
Sandra did not answer Xenia's question. Instead, she replied, "The crawfish here tastes good. It's big and fresh."But Xenia showed no interest in the crawfish. She was captivated by Micah, her eyes lingering on him."Sandra, is he your boyfriend or bodyguard?"Sandra shot Xenia an annoyed glance and answered, "He's my boyfriend. What's it to you?""Nothing much. Your boyfriend suddenly rushed onto the stage and disrupted the filming. Mr. Dodd was pissed. Tell your boyfriend he shouldn't do that again. Even if he wants to become famous, that's not the way."Xenia's words were somewhat sarcastic, leaving Sandra feeling uncomfortable.The latter retorted, "My boyfriend doesn't want to become famous. He rushed onto the stage because he saw I was feeling unwell. "If it weren't for him, I'd have died by now. And if someone dies, the filming can't continue, anyway."Sandra did not know hypothermia could be so severe. She thought she could have toughed it out.Fortunately, Micah h
Sandra could break up with Micah next month if everything went smoothly.She playfully winked at him and said, "It's your turn to feed me."Micah choked on his saliva upon hearing that.They were in public, so he dared not do it at all. However, Sandra had already opened her mouth."Hurry up and feed me."Left with no choice, Micah peeled a crawfish and fed her.After eating that, Sandra smiled and demanded, "I want you to feed me with your mouth.""Don't push your luck."At that point, Micah's face had turned red as a tomato.Despite being an upright person, Sandra had led him astray. His mind was now filled with unwholesome thoughts."I will push my luck," replied Sandra. She then pouted coquettishly. "Quick! Feed me!"She had thoroughly gotten the better of him.Micah became a man without principles, only capable of spoiling his girlfriend. He could not bring himself to refuse her demands.With a crawfish in his mouth, he turned to feed it to Sandra.She aggressi
Sandra did not want to order takeout at the hotel.So, she searched online for a highly-rated restaurant and asked Micah to drive there.Sandra had chosen an eatery that specialized in crawfish. Upon their arrival, she boldly ordered 22 pounds of crawfish, some side dishes, and beer. The crawfish soon arrived, and the plate was almost as big as the table. Sandra rolled up her sleeves and immediately dug in. She also poured beer for herself and Micah."I need to drive, so I can't drink," said Micah."Don't worry. We can just call for a driver. Let's drink together. It's no fun drinking alone."After saying that, Sandra picked up her glass and took a big gulp.She even put her feet up on the chair while eating, displaying her carefree demeanor.It was Micah's first time seeing a female celebrity who was unconcerned about her image. He suddenly found Sandra's bold and candid character rather adorable.As Sandra savored the crawfish, she paired each mouthful with sips of be
Trevor was even more handsome up close.He was a gentleman, smiling as he asked, "Can you stand steady?""I should be able to," answered Sandra.Initially, she was standing just fine, but then Trevor helped her. Sandra suddenly felt her legs go weak. Perhaps she could not stand steady now.Trevor helped her to the side and said, "You should sit here for a while. Continue filming when you feel better.""Alright."At that moment, Sandra hated herself for not bringing paper and a pen with her. Otherwise, she would have gotten Trevor to sign an autograph."He's so good-looking!" Sandra exclaimed inwardly.After that, Trevor returned to the stage. Owen dared not make a sound and only glared at Sandra, who innocently pursed her lips.How could Owen blame her? Trevor was the one who wanted to help her, after all. Suddenly, Sandra sensed an unfriendly gaze and instinctively turned to look. She immediately caught sight of Micah's darkened expression, his eyes gleaming with a hi
Sandra was not embarrassed by Micah's stare. Instead, she flirtatiously blinked at him and asked, "Do you want to join me for a shower?"Startled, Micah averted his gaze and quickly turned away. "Why didn't you close the door when you shower?"Sandra confidently replied, "Why should I close the door? You're not a stranger. Besides, you've seen every part of my body multiple times."Micah could not help but wonder if she was truly a woman. Why wasn't she shy or reserved? Sandra was bolder than any man. Micah gulped nervously before saying, "That's one way to put it. But don't you feel like you're at a disadvantage by letting me see your body?""If you think I'm at a disadvantage, why don't you show me yours? That way, we'll be even." Sandra then beckoned with her finger. "Come here. Let's shower together."At that moment, Micah felt that Sandra was up to no good, like a witch from a fairy tale.After hanging the shirt she requested on the wall, he turned to leave the b
Sandra burst out laughing after hearing that. She was surprised that Micah had a sense of humor and could crack jokes.Their relationship took another step forward without them realizing it.If it had not been for the filming in the afternoon, Sandra would have wanted to make love with Micah immediately. She wanted to get it done as soon as possible because she had been waiting for this day for too long. After giving birth, she could focus on her career without needing to worry about all these matters anymore.Sandra had made a deal with her parents. They would take care of her child, and she did not need to be involved. The child would grow up and inherit the family business, while she could do whatever she liked and live a carefree life.In actuality, Sandra had no desire to date or marry. She just wanted to be alone.She could find several men to accompany her if she ever felt lonely.Meanwhile, Micah was completely unaware of Sandra's plans. He was even planning to in