Anthony, who was having dinner, paused his action for a moment before he put down his spoon. He no longer has the appetite to eat, and the pressure of the air around him was very low.Hayden could feel the coldness in the air even when he was standing at the entrance of the dining room.He no longer dared to breathe too loudly anymore.It seemed like the problem was very severe.After that, he quickly made a fresh glass of juice and brought it outside.Anne was spacing out while sitting leisurely by the table.He put the glass of juice on the table. "Mrs. Marwood, Mr. Marwood asked me to bring this to you.""Thank you," said Anne.It was unclear who exactly was she thanking when she said that.Hayden stood at the side respectfully and asked carefully, "Did Mr. Marwood do something to upset you? I think he definitely did not mean to, so don't be angry."Anne knew he was comforting her. She shook her head. "I'm not angry. I'm just not in a good mood.""If you wish to talk to s
Even if Anthony had said he did not have any kind of physical intimacy with Lucia in the past two years, did he truly have no feelings for her at all?The kind of reaction Anthony had when he saw her on the phone with Lucia left an unpleasant taste in Anne's mouth.When Anthony came into the room, Anne had already fallen asleep on the bed.He walked up to her, took off the slippers on her feet, put her on the bed, and tucked her in properly.After he had done all that, he watched her by the bed for a while before he left.He got into the Rolls Loyce, and the car left the Royal Mansion. It gradually drove off into the distance until it could no longer be seen.Anne, who had already woken up, stood on the balcony.As she watched the car leave, the urge to cry became even more obvious.Where was Anthony going?Was he going to the company or was he going to look for Lucia?She loved Anthony. That was a feeling that had already existed in the past, and it had never changed.Howev
"You didn't expect me to still be here, did you? The three-year term is over, but maybe I have already gotten used to being here and I've also seen through a lot," said Ron as he carefully surveyed Anne. "How are you? Has Anthony been good to you? Other than the last time, you've not been here for a very long time, haven't you? Did something happen?""I'm doing great," said Anne.The person in front of her was Anthony's father and the triplets' grandfather.Even if there was a problem, it was between Ron and his son. She has no right to interfere, and she also did not want to interfere.After she said that, she wanted to turn around and walk away."Anne, do you still hate me?" Ron called out to her.Anne roughly understood his concern. She glanced at the tombstones next to her and said, "You're not the person who caused it, so I have no reason to hate you."Ron said, "But you treat me like I'm a stranger. I don't expect Anthony to forgive me, but I hope he could treat you well.
What Anne said to Ron made him feel waves of dull pain in his heart and made him feel so depressed that he was breathing hard.As expected, it was still for the sake of the children that she stayed by his side.If he were to let her go, would she return to Lucas' side in a hurry…Anne sat in the car while Anthony's tall and broad back could be seen outside the car window.She noticed him standing there and not moving at all. Just when she felt it was unusual, Anthony turned around and got into the car.The car left the graveyard. Anne glanced at Anthony's expression and said nothing. She just looked at the scenery that was quickly going backward outside the car window."You don't want you to see me?"His deep voice could be heard. Anne looked at him with surprise. "When have I ever said that?""Then come closer to me." His tone was slightly domineering.Anne looked at the distance between her and Anthony in confusion. They were sitting face-to-face with each other. Were they f
"You may not know this but I've contacted you two days ago asking if you have time to have lunch with me. You replied but the person who appeared after that was Anthony." Lucas told her everything.Anne instantly understood the truth of what had happened.Anthony must have done it behind her back because her phone was squeaky clean without any texts from Lucas at all.Anthony had gone way overboard!"How are you? Are you alright?" Anne asked with concern."I've got a lower leg fracture and I'm at the hospital. I'm afraid I can't leave Luton for the time being," said Lucas, then someone else beside him could be heard saying something.It was the nurse reminding him that it was time for him to get his shot.It looked like Lucas was telling the truth.There was no need for him to lie like that either.However…"Are you sure it's Anthony's doing?" Anne asked."I can't think of anyone else I've offended in Luton other than him," said Lucas.Anne could not think of anyone else ei
"I have nothing to say to you." Lucas looked upset.That was understandable."I've watched the surveillance video of your car accident on my way here. Don't worry. I'll certainly get to the bottom of this." Anthony's gaze was ferocious."I only know that you said you'll completely destroy me if I were to contact Anne again." Lucas confronted Anthony. "Do you admit it?""She's my wife. Is there a problem?" asked Anthony."So, if you're the one investigating this, would the result be the truth or would you just have someone take the blame? These kinds of tricks are nothing new in high society, especially to you, Anthony." Lucas looked calm."Do you have evidence?" asked Anthony."For the time being, no," said Lucas."Then, accuse me only when you have the evidence." Anthony grabbed Anne's hand and dragged her out of the ward."Anthony!" Anne shook his hand off when they got outside. "Are you the one who did it?""You believe him?" Anthony's expression was cold and harsh.Anne
"Why?" Anthony blinked his black eyes and his gaze was very hard to decipher. "What are you worried about?""I…mmm!" Before Anne could finish her words, she felt a sharp pain in her neck. It was not very serious, but it absolutely could make her scalp tingle. "Don't bite…"In her blurry vision, she could see that there were no bodyguards or drivers in front. They were the only two people in the car.They were in a private space where Anthony could do whatever he wanted."Anne, don't reject me…" Anthony held her face and kissed her domineeringly.Anne's heart fluttered. For some reason, she felt Anthony's obsessive desire to possess her, and it was very impatient.Why exactly…must he do it at this moment?Anne thought of Lucia, who had called her, and she felt irritated.Just when the majority of her bottom was exposed, she hurriedly resisted. "I don't want to!"Anthony's gaze instantly turned cold, and he was restraining himself greatly. The way he stared at Anne quietly sent
Anne was slightly stunned.She was eating her food, but she paused, lifted her head to look at him, and asked, "What do you mean? Why are you the one to resolve it?"From what she could remember deep down, Anthony was not a kind person, to begin with. He was vicious and always disregarded others, much less if this person was Lucas.Therefore, she could not be blamed for having a persecutory delusion.The lines on Anthony's face were slightly tensed up and his voice was deep and husky as she said, "No need to worry. It's things that are beneficial to him."He held back the gaze of his black eyes, so she could not tell his emotions.Anne asked, "Are you suspecting me? Lucas and I are not what you think. I only feel guilty toward him…"'And all of these are caused by you.'"There's no need for you to have any sympathy for him. Just as you're thinking, I'm the one who caused it, so I should be the one to resolve it.""How do you want to resolve it?" asked Anne. She then put her cu
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