Anne did not ask anything as she sat opposite Anthony and had breakfast. They had breakfast this late, and she wondered what time they would be having lunch then."We will go deep diving in the morning," Anthony said.Anne nodded.Deep diving would consume a lot of energy, and they would definitely feel hungry by twelve in the afternoon. Anthony looked at her face, and she seemed well-rested.Meanwhile, he fell asleep late last night and woke up pretty early in the morning. He could not fall asleep when his mind was full of Anne. Plus, nowadays, Anne is very attentive. As soon as he entered the room, she would wake up. What had she gone through to end up this way?Anthony felt bad enough just at the thought of all these guesses. Anne was eating when she felt Anthony's hand getting closer. Her body subconsciously retreated. She was agile.His hand paused, and Anne felt that her reaction was not normal. She cleared her throat and said, "I was thinking about something, a
Their cold tongues had some residual warmth. Anne could feel that the cold and the warmth were contrasting with each other and that the blood in their body was slowly warming back up.Anne pushed away the presumptuous Anthony. Their lips were briefly apart before being forced together again. This time, Anthony kissed even harder, like a monster from the sea, swallowing her into its stomach. When they returned to the deck and replayed the video footage, they saw the photos and videos of Anthony and Anne tangled together. The cameraman prepared some lights in the sea. It was not dark but also not too bright. The light glare was so aesthetic, like a high-quality production. "So beautiful!" Chloe widened her eyes and exclaimed. "It would be even better if we could see your face! Mama is the most beautiful woman in the world!" Charlie said defiantly."Yes!" Chris concurred. Anne felt shy when being praised by her own sons. Then, Anthony said from the side, "Yes, the most beaut
"Up to you." Anthony looked at her face as though he could see enough of her.Nothing had changed; she was still his Anne. The subtle annoyance on her face was alluring him.Anne turned her face around and glared at him, "How many times have I said it, do not touch me. If you touch me, I will leave. Are you not listening to me… Uhm!"Anthony used one hand to hold the back of her head and another hand to grab her waist. His dominating and powerful lips engulfed all of hers. Anne frowned slightly upon the suffocating feeling. This man did not take her words seriously at all!"You hmm…" Anne's lips were sealed, and she could not say a word. Her body was pressed right onto the bed, and her vision turned to the ceiling above her. "Hmm…"The more she tried to fight, the harder he kissed her. She was wrapped around Anthony's body and was utterly trapped. Anne really wished that she could kill him!She was so angry that she bit him with all her might.The next second, she coul
Back at the Royal Mansion, the triplets returned to school happily. Anne and Anthony both sent them to school together. The triplets used to go to school on their own after Anne went missing.Anthony would occasionally send them, but he was always grim and unpleasant. They wished they could always be sent to school by both their parents. Two years later, they finally got what they wished for. After sending the triplets, Anne wanted to return to her own mansion.She was still 'sharing' Anthony's ride. Anthony would not restrict her freedom and let her go wherever she wished to. That made Anne have a fairly good experience. At least he was not like last time, making her feel suffocated all the time. After the nap, she went to the Royal Mansion as though trying to avoid Anthony, who wanted to pick her up. She thought she had come too early when she arrived at the Royal Mansion. The triplets told their parents not to pick them up after school as they were rather ind
The kids were not home yet, but she could hear the engine sound from outside. She could even tell that it was Anthony's car. Anne sat on the balcony. Her eyes were blank, and the coffee table in front of her was full of fruits and snacks, but she did not touch them at all. After a few minutes, she felt someone walking to the balcony, and a shadow appeared in the corner of her eye. That was Anthony's slacks. Anne did not dare to look at the person, but she could not resist turning her face slowly. When their gaze crossed and then landed on the silver hair, her heart trembled. Anthony sat down next to her and asked, "What's the matter? My hair is ugly, isn't it? I will dye it again tonight."Anne pursed her lips. 'Dye it again?'Right, she always thought he dyed it silver.She looked away to the fence. "You are home early.""There's nothing much at work."Anne thought, did he really have nothing much to do, or did he know that she was there?When she was zoning out, h
"Let's go together."Anne was stunned by his words for a moment and thought to herself, 'Are we two high-school girls or something? Why are we going to the bathroom together? Besides, you aren't even a girl! Why would a guy and a woman go to the bathroom together?'"You can go ahead. I will go over to the other side..." Anne kept her head bowed and made way for him. As soon as she walked past the door, Anthony dragged her backward by the wrist."The other one is under repair.""Then I'm going upstairs." Since there were plenty of bathrooms in the Royal Mansion, they could not possibly all be under repair.Anthony stared at her intently. "Why are you scared? I won't do anything."She pulled her hand away. "You are being ridiculous." She headed outside.Anthony did not stop her again and smiled, seemingly pleased with Anne's reaction.The children returned home afterward, and Anne stayed with them the entire time. After dinner, the triplets pleaded for their parents to play with
Anne did not believe a word he said. "There are plenty more rooms here and even if your room is damaged, you can sleep elsewhere." She turned to leave."I can't get used to any of the other rooms," Anthony said, his eyes glittering in the dark.Anne was about to say something when Hayden overheard them and came over. "Ms. Vallois, Mr. Marwood either stay in his room or yours. He's probably used to it by now."Anne was stunned at the idea of Anthony sleeping in his room. Her heart wavered slightly when she thought of how his hair turned gray overnight but was still reluctant to share a bed with him."I'm going back and you can have the room, then," she said.When she reached the door, Anthony asked, "What are you so scared of?"Anne stilled and stiffened before denying stubbornly, "I have nothing to be afraid of."Hayden shot the other servants a look, and they all left the room.Anne watched as the servants left the room and sensed Anthony's stare focusing on her as he approach
Tears welled in her eyes. " told you that I won't disappear again.""Really?""Yeah." She nodded and rolled on her back to stare at the ceiling, sensing Anthony's movement as he reached for her hand under the blanket.Her hand fitted perfectly in his, and when she tried to move away, he muttered, "Go to sleep."Thinking that nothing would happen if she went to sleep, she did not struggle.The sensation of his warmth infiltrated into her blood, causing her heart to race as she slowly drifted off to sleep.Anthony opened his eyes in the dark and turned to stare at Anne before reaching the other hand over to caress her cheek, cupping her cheek completely with his hand.It was the first time they had shared a bed since Anne returned, and he felt like he could just stare at her through the night.Anne had long become a part of him that he could not afford to lose.Anne jolted awake the next day, and when she sat up from the bed, Anthony was nowhere to be found.She remembered goin
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