It had been left in his car at that time.Anthony's black eyes were deep and cold. He picked up the phone and went through the contents to see if there was anything suspicious.Then, he saw a large volume of videos and pictures, and they were all of the triplets.There were not so many in the past when he had taken a look at the phone.Anthony's black eyes were as cold as a frozen lake. All these showed even more that Anne's leaving was planned.How exactly was she able to contact Lucas when she was completely in the palm of his hand?When she was at the apartment?That was the only time they met. There were incoming calls from Lucas in the call history, but they were not answered.Only Joanne had called her once, and he knew about that call.What did Lucas say to Anne through Joanne?If so, why did Lucas call Anne so many times after that?If they truly had a plan, it would be impossible for Anne to not answer his calls.…Was it a diversion?Anthony kept feeling that Anne
"Anne, you don't owe me anything. I did it all willingly.""Do you…still like me?" Anne could not help but ask him.Lucas' silence was equivalent to an answer."I had long told you not to offend the crazy Anthony. He will never allow me to have other men by my side…" Anne's tears were already gushing down her face."Am I supposed to just sit idly by when you're in danger then? I can't do that." Lucas' voice was slightly deeper. "Anne, we are at the point of no return. We will see the light at the end if we keep walking forward. You are no longer in the dark anymore."Anne quickly covered her own lips. Otherwise, she would cry out loud.She did not want to let Lucas hear her emotion deep down that she could not control.However, Lucas could still sense her pain and the suffering she had experienced all this while."Anne, I will go look for you."Anne did not reject him anymore.Because she could not bear to do it.Lucas was feeling so strong and resolute about wanting to meet
Both of them sat down to have breakfast. Lucas was extremely caring for her. He helped fill her plate with food, and all the detailed actions just made a person's heart flutter.Especially his eyes. They were so gentle and doting when he looked at Anne.They seemed to be enveloping her in the most comfortable place where she could smell the sun in every breath.Anne felt like crying. She was afraid that Lucas would see the tears welling up in her eyes, so she could only lower her head to cover it up.This was the warmth she had once liked and longed for, and also the perfect peace and quiet she would have in her whole life if she were to marry Lucas.Unfortunately, she had no choice but to give it up.Later, she learned after she fell for Anthony that her fondness for Lucas was not love.However, she could not tell him such a thing. It would be too hurtful.Even if she did not tell him that, Anne was still feeling incredibly guilty and upset deep down.Why could she not fall i
Anne walked out with her slender and beautiful calves all tensed up.Just when she was feeling the strain, a hand reached out to her from the front.She looked at the hand in front of her, which was beautifully slender with prominent joints and without any calluses at all at the palm. Just like him, the hand was gentle and flawless, but also embodied the innate strength of a man.Anne paused for a moment before putting her hand on his palm.He enveloped her hand and gripped it tightly. With a slight exertion of force, he pulled her up easily.She lowered her gaze when she met Lucas' eyes, which were glinting in the sunlight."It's right in front," said Lucas, holding her hand tightly.After they went over the hill, Anne was stunned by the scenery before her eyes. It was a white sandy beach with an endless sea.It turned out that the house was not an ordinary house but a house with a sea view."I…didn't even know there's a beach here," said Anne."Take off your shoes. It's ver
"I know." Anne nodded. "I'm afraid I will be staying here for a very long time. But that's fine. I won't feel like I'm suffering as long as I'm not by Anthony's side. Also, the view here is very good. I like it very much. Lucas, you don't have to worry about me."Lucas' gaze darkened. "Just address me as Mr. Newman!"Anne hesitated a little."It's fine. I'm already used to it." Lucas knew what her concerns were."Alright."Lucas raised his hand and gently touched Anne's face. Her fair skin made his hand linger.Anne turned her gaze away a little. She did not move, but her body subconsciously became tense.It was not that she could not tell the affection in Lucas' eyes was so rich that it could not be dispersed.Such a mood only made her feel very pressured.Many things had happened to her, so how could she throw herself into another relationship?Even if Lucas was the right person…"Mr. Newman, I…" Just as Anne wanted to say that she did not want to be in a relationship at t
He got his men to guard the entrance. If Lucas appeared, they would notice him immediately.However, Lucas did not come out at all after a few hours. Was he planning to stay home the entire day?Ivan took his phone and reported this to Mr. Marwood.After all, if they were to directly enter, they might inadvertently alert Lucas."Enter the house!" Anthony barked in an extremely cold voice."Yes!"Ivan immediately got the two others and walked toward the mansion. They did not enter through the main entrance but climbed over the walls.For skilled bodyguards, even climbing on a wall with glass shards was a piece of cake.Lucas' car was still there. The bodyguards went past the car and entered the mansion.Joanne and her husband, who was just coming out, saw the strange and uninvited men. She exclaimed, "Who are you all? This is private property. Please leave!""This isn't Luton. We can shoot and kill you for trespassing someone's house!" Although Eason was still devastated by
"So, is it my intention for you to trespass into my house then?" Lucas said coldly.Ivan asked, "You're doing alright, why are you resting? This isn't like you.""I didn't sleep well last night. I was in terrible shape." Lucas' glasses glinted in cold light. "Is this your reason for trespassing? I never knew that Anthony's men would follow me all the way here. What perseverance."Lucas' tone was filled with mockery.Ivan was infuriated, but he had indeed lost the justification."Better not let me find out that you are in contact with Mrs. Marwood," Ivan warned before turning and leaving.The other bodyguards followed suit.Joanne clutched and rubbed her chest. She sat on the couch. Her legs felt a little like jelly.Eason looked at Lucas with a sharp gaze. "Did you go to see Anne?" He looked at Joanne, "You knew about this?"Joanne remained silent, which meant that he was right."You're reckless!" Eason was furious.Joanne looked at Lucas, "Did you know that Anthony's men we
The phone in her hand rang, but her reflexes were slow due to her overwhelming sadness.It was when her phone almost stopped ringing that she answered the call, "Why did you say that this was Anthony's tactic? Do you know where the children are?""The children are surely at the Royal Mansion. Anthony is doing this just to force you to appear," Tommy said gravely, "once you appear, you will fall into his trap."Anne thought so too, but she was panicking."The children are my heart and soul. I didn't wish to see this happen when I ran away…" Anne said while choking up."Anthony knows how you feel, which is why he came up with this strategy," Tommy reminded her seriously, "Anne, you must never show yourself. Do you understand? You must stay calm. You have finally escaped. If you were to return, no one can help you anymore.""I know…" Anne's voice sounded hoarse as if she had just cried. "I won't return. After all, the children are his own flesh and blood too.""That's the way to th
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