Anne was very dissatisfied with this answer. It was nothing more than making a joke out of human lives! "Were you screened like us too? Were you the most amazing one?" Anne asked."Don't try to understand me," the man in a robe said, "You can leave now."Anne knew that there was nothing more to say, so she turned and left.The fight against those foreign enemies was also a test.For less than ten of them who survived, there was no difference between the foreign enemies and those killed by them.They were all enemies.They ran into the woods, and this kind of actual combat was too familiar.The man hiding in the grass started shooting with his gun, and the companion not far from Anne was headshot directly. Anne was instantly tense, and she rolled over to avoid the bullets.The bullets hit the nearby trees and ground. Anne hid behind a tree, identifying where the target was hiding.The man hiding in the grass found no one around, so he could not help but lean closer.
It was the first time Anne saw Yuri dressing this way, and she chuckled. "You look pretty cool.""Then I'll dress this way in the future! After all, it doesn't matter what I wear," Yuri said.Anne was about to say something when they heard footsteps outside again.The people who came in were their companions. When they saw them wearing suits and the men on the ground, they asked, "What are you doing?""It's nothing. We're just trying to confuse them," Yuri said, "Go to the other side to search. We'll go to the left."The two companions did not suspect anything and went to the other side.Yuri and Anne looked at each other and ran to the left.A corner of the loft blasted as soon as they reached the stairs. Stones flew around, and the entire staircase collapsed.Anne, who was running forward, could not stop in time and almost fly out.Yuri was the same, but she managed to grab the window next to her with one hand and Anne with the other. Then, she dragged Anne back as hard as s
Anne lost consciousness and did not struggle. Instead, she sank to the bottom of the sea just like a piece of iron.Half an hour later, the intruders were beaten back. When they counted the number of people, they found that two people were missing—Anne and Yuri."Go and look for them!" The man in the robe was rarely angry.Yet, they were nowhere to be found even after searching the entire deserted island.Not even their corpses. "Could it be that they've fallen into the sea?" The burly chap guessed, "At that time, someone saw the two of them hiding in the loft. Then, the loft was blown up, so they're probably dead."Even though the man in a robe wore a mask, they could still see his jawline twitching."The people I trained won't die so easily. Go and them again!"In Athetin.Ashlynn stayed at the Hilton family's when Corentin was away for the past two days.However, Beth and the others were really busy, and it was impossible to accompany her all the time. Hence, she would go
"Without my permission, you're not allowed to die!" Corentin's face was gloomy as he gritted his teeth, and his facial muscles were pulsing.However, Ashlynn's breathing was weak, and she could not even hear his threats. Ashlynn entered the emergency room of the hospital as quickly as possible.Corentin waited outside. He was wearing a black coat, but the white shirt inside and his hands were mostly stained with blood, and it was a shocking sight. He took a deep breath, and his gaze was a little lifeless. Then, he waved his hand.One of his subordinates walked toward him.With a hoarse voice, Corentin ordered, "Block the news, and don't let anyone disturb her.""Yes, Mr. Lloyd." The subordinate went to do as he was told.Corentin's body went weak, and he sat on the bench, staring at his blood-stained hands in a daze.He could still vividly feel the temperature of the blood flowing from Ashlynn's body.The image of Ashlynn jumping over to block the bullet shocked him deeply
He felt as if his chest had been punched violently and his heart could not stop spasming."Do you think I'll believe in such sweet talks? When you set me up, put me in jail, and got me the death sentence, I didn't see any sense of mercy in you." There was a sense of hatred in Corentin's hoarse voice."I didn't know you'd be sentenced to death at first. I just wanted for you to turn a new leaf and use the divorce agreement to provoke you…I didn't expect that you'd be sentenced to death. I'm sorry…" Ashlynn repented. She lifted her hand and carefully grabbed Corentin's fingers. "Salvatore, I will always remember how good you are to me. What I saw comes from the bottom of my heart as well. I hope…you can live well and be happy for the rest of your life."Corentin stared at her. His gaze was so sharp as if it was about to bore through her body and soul.After a minute that seemed like ages, he released his hands, got up, and left the ward.Ashlynn breathed heavily in relief as the pre
It was absolutely terrifying.She lifted her hand and gently touched his wrist. "Don't let yourself get hurt.""I should be the one saying that." Corentin's gaze looked profound. "Got it?""I can't stand idle when you're in danger," said Ashlynn.Corentin's heart skipped a beat. After staring at her for a few seconds, he asked in a slightly hoarse voice, "If it was someone else standing next to you yesterday, would you also risk your life like that?""No."Corentin watched her even closer as if he wanted to uncover all of her expressions and emotions.After that, he put Ashlynn in his arms and his hand avoided the injury on her back.Ashlynn nestled in his arms without moving.She felt Corentin's strong heartbeat.It seemed to be very, very close to her…After that, the phone was left at Ashlynn's side, and the Hilton family would call her almost every day, but she kept saying she would not be going over and she was dating Corentin.They believed her at first, but not anymo
"It's not like that. He has been here keeping me company recently and he didn't even go to his company." What Ashlynn said was true. "I deliberately asked him to go somewhere else."Beth grabbed her hand. "Silly girl, why did you take a bullet for him? Do you know how important you are? If something were to happen to you, how are your father and I supposed to live? We've finally found you after going through so much hardship…"Ashlynn could not bear to look at Beth, who was holding back the tears welling in her eyes. "Mom, Dad, I'm sorry. Corentin is my husband. I don't wish for him to be injured. But it's fortunate that I'm fine. It's frightening, but I'm not in danger. I promise both of you I won't do this anymore in the future."Beth calmed herself and asked, "Where did you get hurt?""The bullet entered my body from my back but avoided any vital organs." Ashlynn wore a gentle smile on her face.Her family saw that her face looked slightly flushed, so they knew she was recoveri
"He can deliver his and I'll deliver mine. If you can't finish it, just leave it," said Beth.Ashlynn knew her mother was feeling sorry and guilty.If she did not do all these, she would feel even worse. Therefore, she simply let her mother be."Where is he?" asked Beth.Ashlynn knew who she was asking about, so she said, "He went out to answer a call.""Ms. Ashlynn, how are you feeling? You should be getting discharged soon, right?" Aunt Cher asked while arranging the food."In two days."Beth sat next to her and watched her eat. "How does it taste?""It's good.""I don't know how to cook. Otherwise, I would have personally cooked for you.""It's better for you to not do that. It's too tiring.""No matter how tiring it is, I'll feel happy cooking for my daughter," said Beth with love.Aunt Cher felt bitter as she stood next to them.After she returned, she told Meredith about Ashlynn getting hurt but she did not know how Ashlynn got hurt.Corentin happened to receive a c
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