"If you want to get out alive, you are going to take one last mission," the man said.Yuri and Anne shot one another a hopeful look."Is it really going to be the last mission?" Yuri asked."I said what I said," the man responded."Who are we killing?" Anne asked."Anthony Marwood of Luton."Anne jolted in shock at the name."Alright, send us the details. We will complete the rest," Yuri said."I look forward to it," the man said before ending the call.Once she set the phone down, Yuri finally noticed Anne's lack of response and asked, "What's wrong?"Anne sobered. "We can't take that mission.""Why not? So long as we do this, we won't have to hide again. We can live like ordinary people under the sun," Yuri questioned in confusion.Anne shook her head. "Anthony Marwood...is the father of my children.""What?" Yuri gaped. "What a coincidence."Anne felt the same, but realized that it made perfect sense. Tianya targeted some of the most powerful individuals and considerin
When Yuri heard the voice, she shot Anne a strange look and Anne stood dazedly, seeming more confused than Yuri as she stepped toward the door.Yuri scowled as facing the door would be dangerous and darted up to pull Anne to the side.Anne stood by the door and asked, "...Anthony?""Yeah."Anne eased slightly, but her mind was instantly filled with anger when she pulled the door open.The man stood within darkness as he stared into Anne's eyes. He lifted an eyebrow and asked, "Aren't you going to invite me in?"Before Anne could say anything, Yuri showed herself and eyed the 'intruder' warily."This is Anthony Marwood," Anne introduced.Instantly comprehending the situation, Yuri said, "I'll go for a walk. You two go ahead." She headed outside and disappeared into the darkness.Anne understood what had prompted Anthony to appear unannounced and mocked, "Here I thought you are a brand new man. You haven't changed one bit."Anthony went inside and approached her without waiting
Anne wanted to show her rage and contempt for Anthony, hoping that would drive him away or to retort with the same attitude at the very least, but Anthony had exceeded her expectation and remained extremely gentle.Tears welled in Anne's eyes, not wanting to show her weakness in front of Anthony, she turned her back at him. "I'm doing fine as long as you stay away from me. I'm begging you, Anthony, go back to Luton, okay?" Anne tried her best to remain a leveled voice.Anthony tensed and narrowed his eyes at the pain in his chest, before responding in a hoarse voice, "I know I'm doing this wrong, but I'm trying. Don't worry. I won't bother you. Get some rest." He then turned to leave.The sound of the door closing struck Anne's heart like lightning, bringing her in tears as she closed her eyes in despair.She could stop herself from loving Anthony and accept that he was seeing another woman, but she could not let anything happen to him.In the next instant, she opened her eyes and
It was the same number as the man from Tianya.'Why is he calling?' She thought, 'Have they noticed that Anthony is here?'Noticing the odd look on Anne's face, Anthony asked, "What's wrong?""It's nothing. This is probably from Yuri. I need to take this." Anne entered the bathroom, shutting the door tightly behind her, before answering the call. "Hello?""Anthony Marwood is here, right? When are you doing it?" The altered man's voice came through the line.Anne's heart raced, terrified by the Tianya's connection network to find out that Anthony was here within hours of Anthony landing."Is there a problem?""I'm making preparations. You don't have to urge me.""You are leaving together, right? If you are not killing him here, are you going to do it in Luton? Killing him here is easier."Anne tensed at the feeling of being watched, wondering why Anthony did not notice anything."I have my own way of doing this.""You can't do it, can you?" The man asked."...I can.""You h
The flight could not take off, and she knew that stalling any further would alarm Anthony.Anthony was far too sharp of a man and one would require to be a genius to fool him.Anne knew that she might not have the ability to fool Anthony, but she needed to try anyway because she could not give up on Yuri.The people in Tianya showed no mercy when it came to killing."I want to sleep in the room. Can you come with me?" She asked calmly.Without a word, Anthony picked her off the ground and she instinctively held onto his shoulders, then their eyes met, she looked away, worried that he would notice her true intention and worried that Anthony might unleash the beast.They entered the spacious room with the lights from the outside shining in through the windows gently.He set her down onto the bed and pressed his body against hers, unable to control the urge to kiss her again."Um…don't..." Anne pulled away. "I need to use the bathroom.""Should I carry you there?""...I don't wa
Anne arrived at a cruise ship as per the instruction she was given with a wooden chest in hand that was dripping blood along the way.She arrived at the main hall where there was not a soul. The ceiling was painted blue and she felt so small and alone.Anne looked around, not finding anyone suspicious, but she knew that the people from Tianya were lurking in the dark."You arrived sooner than I expected." A man appeared on the second floor, wearing the same mask as the head of Tianya.Anne stilled and lifted the chest in her hand. "Here's Anthony Marwood's head. Where is Yuri?"The masked man commanded, "Open it.""I want to see Yuri first.""Sure." The man snapped his finger and a person was instantly dropped from the ceiling."Ah!" Anne jumped and hurried over to catch Yuri, only to notice that Yuri was tied on all her limbs and was hanging from the ceiling.Despite the distance between them, Anne could still see the pain on Yuri's face."Yuri!" She called out.Yuri search
"Very well. Kill Anthony Marwood now and I'll spare this one," the man offered her a choice.Anne froze in place.She had to save Yuri, but she could not kill Anthony."My life for hers," she said."I'm not interested in your life." The man chuckled, "I only want Anthony Marwood's."She gritted her teeth hatefully."It's a tough choice to make, isn't it? Killing Anthony will be a good thing. You can save Yuri here and you will be free to raise your children on your own. Think about it."Anne gritted her teeth and trembled. The only thought in her mind was to rescue Yuri and she did not want to accept anything less."Anne..." Yuri muttered.Anne looked up in tears. "Don't worry, Yuri. I'm going to get you out. Even if I fail, I won't leave you behind. I don't plan on walking out of here alive...""You fool..." Yuri wanted to smile, but could not do so through the pain. "I'm not worth it...""Yes! You are! I would have been dead by now if it wasn't for you.""If you...really.
All the ways had been blocked and the only way out was to jump from the second floor, but with Anthony and Anne waiting on the first floor, there was no way that the man could escape.Anne could not be bothered with the man and wanted to rush to Yuri's side.Anthony wrapped his arm around Anne's waist tightly and said, "Don't worry. Someone is going to get her to the hospital."Yuri ascended toward the ceiling, trembling as the slightest movement caused tremendous pain.Luckily, they were all alive.Shielded by Anthony, Anne could not believe that they survived. She finally relaxed when someone rescued Yuri on the highest floor and muttered, "...thank you.""You don't ever have to thank me." He caressed her cheek. "You should have told me about this. No matter what happens, I will send anyone who dares to bully you to hell."Devastation and panic overwhelmed Anne, knowing that she could no longer fool Anthony about what happened."Just tell me everything once we get back. Don't
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