"I'm here to see the dean of the hospital," Lucas said."Have you found the reason for the food poisoning?" Anne asked."The greens delivered were contaminated with some kind of medicine," Lucas said.They did not hide it. Now that this matter was all over the Internet, they could not hide it.Anne looked at Lucas, who had been haggard after a few days, and knew that he was worried about this matter.The gauze was still wrapped around the arm, but it was not hung around the neck."Is your hand okay?" Anne asked."It's in a cast, no big deal," Lucas said. He saw that Anne's complexion was not good, and he comforted her, "Don't worry, I will take care of the matter."Anne really did not know how to help him."After going back last time, Anthony did not make things difficult for you, did he?" Lucas asked."No." Anne shook her head. His own affairs were in a mess, yet he was still worried about her, making it even more difficult for her to accept."You should go back!" Lucas sai
"I watched the video, it was an accident.""Okay, it was an accident. Then let me ask you again, what about food poisoning at school?" Bianca asked. Seeing that Anne did not speak, contempt flashed across Bianca's face. "There are some things you don't know, but I know, maybe… It has something to do with Anthony?""Impossible!" Anne's first reaction was to refute. "Anthony wouldn't do that!""Why not? That's your old lover. Anthony feels uncomfortable!" Bianca provoked discord. "And the situation on the internet is intensifying now. I don't believe that there is no one behind it.""People these days just like to add insult to injury." Anne's face was cold.Bianca laughed. "Are you so naive? If you insist on seeing things this way, go ahead. It's like you insist on believing that there's nothing between Anthony and me and finally seeing me kissing him."Anne stood there with cold hands and feet.After Bianca left, it took her a while to feel her legs, and she sat down on the so
Chris ate, but he did not leave. He continued to stand and then asked, "Mama, did something happen at Daddy's school?"Anne was stunned for a moment when Chris asked this. Charlie also ran over, waiting for Mama's answer.Although they were two years old, they had access to computers and mobile phones. They were also very smart, so it was easy for them to find out."There is a problem, but the principal will take care of it, so you don't have to worry." Anne did not hide it from them and had to communicate with them if there was any problem."There is a lot of chatter on the internet about food poisoning. Will anyone die?" asked Charlie."There are a lot of big brothers and sisters that I know..." Chloe's little face was worried."Mama went to the hospital today, and the dean said that the situation has stabilized, so it's okay," Anne said."Is Daddy Lucas okay?" Chris asked."He's fine," Anne said."How do you know?" A low and menacing voice came from behind.Anne's body fro
Anthony looked gloomy. "So you went to look for that man?""I said I didn't." Anne felt that his possessiveness had risen to an untouchable level, which would make the atmosphere even scarier. "I told you that we bumped into each other at the hospital. What do I have to say for you to believe me?"Anthony stared at her with black eyes, paranoid and cold.Anne felt terribly cold.Anthony did not calm down because of her explanation, and the hostility spread around.Just when she felt that her heart was beating so fast that she was about to faint, she heard Anthony's low and cold voice. "Go play football with the children."After Anne heard those words, her eyelashes trembled uncontrollably, as if her tense nerves were relaxing.The next second, her hand was caught. She was startled and subconsciously wanted to pull it back.However, she could not do anything.Anthony was very strong, and if he grabbed her, as long as he did not let go, she would not be able to break free.She
Anne saw that it was Mia and said, "I'm about to go in. Are you on duty?""Yes. After Mr. Marwood came out of his study, he went back to his room," Mia said."What time did he get back to the room?" Anne pushed open the door and went in."Around eight-thirty."It had been more than an hour so far.Anne bit the bullet, opened the door, and went in.Mia looked at the closed door, and the trace of respect in her eyes disappeared.She could tell that there was something wrong with Mr. Marwood and Anne.Otherwise, why would Anne stand at the door and not go in for a long time? She seemed very nervous.Anne entered the bedroom, and Anthony was sitting on the sofa, wearing pajamas, obviously just exiting the shower.He propped his forehead with one hand and closed his eyes tightly as if he did not know that she had entered the bedroom.She walked over. "Go to bed if you're sleepy?"Anthony opened his dark eyes. His eyes were deep and clear, without any trace of falling asleep.He
She did not expect Anthony's reaction to be so big."Come here. Let me calm down." Anthony sat on the bed, tilted his head, and looked at her with dark eyes.Anne understood what he meant by this, and her face turned pale. "No way...""Why not? Why?""Dr. Brown said that it will take a week to recover," Anne said."Five days, and it's almost time."Anne shook her head in panic and backed away. "No, I can't take it...""Is it too much, or are you unwilling?""Wait… wait for a few days, okay?""Come here now!"Anne was going crazy. Why was Anthony so cruel?Did he not know that her body was still injured?He could bear it before, but now he could not. Why?Did she stimulate him? However, to her, it was all trivial matters!"Didn't you hear me?""Go and calm yourself down! I won't accompany you!" Anne did not listen to him, but because of his coercion, the resistance in her heart rose.She turned around and left.She went around the end of the bed and rushed to the bedroo
"Why are you asking so many questions? Just keep observing them."After hanging up the phone, Mia had a displeased expression on his face. "When I become Mrs. Marwood in the future, let's see if you dare boss me around."While Anne was working in the office, there was a knock on the door.It was Leonora who came in. "Ms. Vallois, I brought some snacks. Would you like some?"Anne raised her eyes and looked over. Juice, snacks, cakes, and various nuts were all her favorite snacks.It was obvious that the cakes and pastries were not from the office."You made these?" Anne asked."No, it was sent by the people from the Royal Mansion. Mr. Marwood is so kind to you! When he brought it here, the people at the front desk were all envious," Leonora said.Anne withdrew her gaze and continued to look at the computer in front of her.Seeing that she did not respond, Leonora did not know how to react. She was a little embarrassed and left the office automatically.Anne looked at the after
After stabilizing her flustered and nervous self, she headed for the car.The car left the square and drove into the traffic.Those roads were already crowded, but when they saw the Rolls Loyce approaching, they all moved out of the way. It was as if they were afraid that if they caused a little bit of trouble, they would lose their fortune."You look bad. Are you feeling unwell?" Anthony asked."No..." After Anne finished speaking, Anthony's big hand grabbed her small hand.He frowned slightly. "Why is it so cold? Go to the hospital!"Before Anne could speak, she heard such a cold order.The driver immediately drove to the hospital.Anne originally wanted to say nothing was wrong, but she retracted her words.Maybe if she said that she was unwell, Anthony would spare her that night...When she arrived at the hospital, Kathryn examined her.It would be Kathryn every time, no matter what the test was. Kathryn was a woman, which was more convenient.However, today when Anne w
At first, Corentin was stunned. Then, he said, "Who have I killed? Ash, you've misunderstood. I've changed now. It's true. Hurry up and come down. The ravioli is getting cold.""Don't come over! I'll jump if you get any closer!" Ashlynn shouted hysterically."Alright, alright. I won't go over!" Corentin did not dare to take another step further. "Ash, I'm telling the truth. I didn't kill anybody. Come down, and I'll explain to you. It's all a misunderstanding.""Actually, I've felt it was strange since the beginning. It's just that Anne's reassurance dispelled my suspicion about you." Tears filled Ashlynn's eyes, but they did not stream down her face. She looked at Corentin and said, "But I know everything now. I don't have evidence, but you are Salvatore Yeager. At first, I thought you would change for the sake of the child. In the end… In the end, you didn't even spare the child's grandparents. Salvatore, are you even human? Why would a monster like you exist?""Ash, come down, a
After Ashlynn was discharged from the hospital, she called Anne when she was alone in the room."Anne, are you alright? I heard you were taken by Tommy and were later saved by Anthony.""Mmhmm. I'm fine. I've gotten home safely.""That's wonderful," said Ashlynn.Anne could tell that Ashlynn was not feeling alright, so she asked, "What's the matter? Are you not in a good mood?""I've found out about my parent's passing," said Ashlynn.Anne was stunned. She found out? "I'm sorry, Ashlynn. I've kept it hidden from you.""It's fine. I know you're being considerate to me and the child." Ashlynn took a pause before asking again, "Was Tommy killed by you guys?""No. He fled the cruise ship back then. When we found him, he was already killed by somebody. His body was pulled up from the sea.""Corentin was there as well, wasn't he?""That's right. Did he tell you that?"Ashlynn's eyes looked emotionless. "Have you guys ever suspected Corentin?"Anne immediately got so nervous tha
Corentin hugged Ashlynn. "I heard that Tommy's dead, so your parents' murders have been avenged. Now, they can only rest in peace. Calm down."Ashlynn collapsed in his arms as she cried. Then, she started to feel waves of throbbing pain in her belly, and her face turned pale.Corentin noticed something was not right with her, so he hurriedly roared at the driver, "Go to the hospital now!""Hurry up!" Jeremy urged. He held Ashlynn's hand and realized that it was freezing. "Ashlynn, you have to be alright. You still have me! Hang in there, Ashlynn!"Ashlynn looked at him with tears in her eyes. She was extremely saddened. She could not understand why things would end up like that. Did she not deserve to have parents?When Ashlynn woke up, she was already at the hospital.She subconsciously touched her belly, but Corentin grabbed her hand. "You're showing signs of miscarriage, so you need to recuperate."Ashlynn scanned around the room and asked, "Where's Jeremy?""He's outside. H
"I know…" Jeremy looked up and saw Ashlynn standing at the entrance. He was so shocked, and he immediately stood up. "Why…are you here?"Ashlynn stood there dazed. She looked at Jeremy, then the person who spoke earlier. "What do you guys mean when you talk about my parents' soul resting in peace?""Nothing. We were talking about someone else."Ashlynn could tell from their faces that they were clearly panicking. She was not deaf. She heard what they said clearly.Her face turned pale, and she immediately searched for her phone. She did not have it on her, so she rushed to the car."Ashlynn!" Jeremy ran after her and stopped her. "What are you doing?""I'm going to call Mom and Dad.""They are traveling. Don't disturb them."Ashlynn looked at him. "Jeremy, tell me honestly, why aren't Mom and Dad coming home? Don't lie! I have always felt it was strange. Why haven't they come home when I'm already so far along? Something is wrong, isn't it? Did something…really happen to them?"
Corentin came forward and asked, "Anne, are you alright?"Anne nodded."You don't look too well. What happened?""Tommy's dead," said Anthony."Have you found the cure?" asked Corentin.Anne shook her head."Unfortunately, the infected people would have to endure it a little longer."Anne suddenly thought of something, and she immediately pushed Anthony away. "Don't touch me."Only then, Corentin noticed a small patch of ulcer below Anne's cheek. "Anne, did Tommy drug you?"Anthony frowned. "I don't mind.""I do. Both of us would not be able to have contact with the children, and they will worry." Anne rejected his touch.Anthony had been touching her the whole time. It was unclear if he had been infected. Anne was very worried."It wouldn't make a difference now. If anything, I would have already been infected just now," said Anthony.Anne still refused to listen. "That's not necessary. Just don't touch me. We still don't know where the cure is, and Tommy died so suddenly
Just as Tommy finished his sentence, he heard a commotion behind him.Ivan was fighting with the assassin, and every strike he delivered was fatal. If Ivan were not skilled in combat, the professional assassin could have killed him in just a few moves.Tommy realized something was up, so he immediately wanted to grab Anne.While Anne retreated, she was pulled into a person's arms."Let me go!" She thought it was a man she did not know, so she hated to be touched like that."Anne."Anne was stunned. She looked up and felt happy to see a familiar face. "Anthony?""It's me."Tommy was infuriated as he watched the two of them looking lovingly at each other, Tommy became infuriated."As expected, Anne, you did leave a trace for Anthony." Tommy's expression darkened."You're the one who took me too lightly," said Anne.It was because she had always wanted to run away from Anthony in the past that he had the wrong impression, was it not? "So what? You want to kill me? With just t
Anne was drugged at that moment, and there were surveillance cameras all over the cruise ship. She saw a surveillance camera over her head when she was returning to the room. Therefore, it was impossible for her to sneak around in the middle of the night if she wanted to.Tommy had long been guarding against her.However, Anne still left Anthony some clues before she left him. She believed Anthony would find her very soon, but she never expected that he would do it so quickly.At daybreak, she seemed to have heard the rumbling of a helicopter above her. Then, the door swung open. Before Anne could make sense of the situation, she was picked up. "How did you get the message out?" Tommy said. He even searched Anne's body after that."Ah! Are you crazy? I don't have a phone!""Don't think Anthony can take you away just because he's here. If I'm going to hell, I'm dragging you along with me! Let's go!""You…" Anne had no strength, so she was dragged out of the room by him.He thre
Anne ignored him.If she were not afraid that Tommy would pull some tricks behind her back, she would have slept with her back facing him."Do you remember running to my home and sleeping on my bed when Anthony bullied you as a child?"I don't.""I know you do. I truly wanted to help you back then," said Tommy.Anne knew he was speaking the truth, so she did not refute him. She stared at the ceiling and said, "I think the past Tommy died a long time ago."Tommy's expression was mixed, and he asked, "Are we not able to go back anymore?""Instead of asking me this now, you should've gone to hell after you killed the people I cared about. No matter how unhappy your childhood was, you can't hurt others for your own pleasure." At that moment, Anne did not pity Tommy at all."Look at you on your high horse. Has Anthony not killed anybody before? Has Corentin not killed anybody before? Why did you forgive them for killing people but not me? Just because the victims were your friends?
Seeing that she did not move at all, Tommy said, "It won't be good for you if you don't eat."Anne thought that he made sense. If she did not eat, she would go hungry and would have no strength later. How could she fight with Tommy then? It was because she refused to eat and only drank water while hiding in her room that Tommy drugged her.After a while, she seemed to have figured it out.She picked up the fork and started eating the fish.Tommy saw her eating and asked, "How was it?""Could it be that you're the one who made it?" Anne looked up and shot a glance at him lazily."That's correct. I am the one who made it."Anne thought, 'Is this something worthy to be praised?'"It must be tough for you to do such a thing on top of everything else.""If you're worried that it's tough for me, why don't you make it with me?""I don't know how to cook.""How great. You just have to enjoy being served." Tommy clicked his tongue, but he was looking at Anne with a doting gaze.Anne