After entering the room, Dorothy asked, "Why did it take so long? Is it done?"Nigel stared at Dorothy wordlessly, his eyes cold and piercing as though he was trying to stare through her soul."What's wrong?" Feeling uncomfortable, Dorothy asked.Nigel turned to look at Bianca, who had changed back into her clothes and was sitting by the bed at the moment.He tried his best to search for any resemblance between Bianca and him but became increasingly confused. The daughter he had spent years caring for felt more like a stranger.When Bianca met his eyes, Nigel suppressed the doubt in his heart and said, "All done?""Yeah." Bianca got up.Dorothy immediately went over to help her up. "Careful. Take it slow."Nigel went over to grab the bags before following them out.Doubt was a weed that could not be eradicated, and eventually, he decided to get a paternity test.It was easy to find a cup that Bianca had used or a strand of hair in her room, and with those in hand, Nigel went
Bianca went to bed early that night while Dorothy stared at the television in her room, dazedly watching random shows that were playing.Soon, it was ten at night.Though Nigel had always been busy with work, he would always go home at night.That fact alone was Dorothy's only consolation; though their marriage was merely a shell, at least she was still the wife of a wealthy man who was envied by many. She did not care what the marriage was truly like.Shortly after, she heard the noises of a car engine from downstairs.She leaped in joy and walked over to the window before spotting Nigel's car. She turned around to Nigel's room and prepared his towel before running a hot bath for him.As soon as the bath was ready, she heard footsteps outside the room and walked out with a smile. "Welcome back. Why did you come home so late tonight? I've been waiting for you. The bath is ready. You will feel better after taking a bath."Nigel glared at her coldly.Had he not gone to perform th
She had not expected her secret to be exposed after all these years. After over twenty years without her secret being discovered, she thought she was safe.She had been too careless, but she would never agree to a divorce.Prior to this, Nigel would willingly give up all his wealth out of guilt, but that was not going to happen after his recent discovery.Dorothy would not allow this to affect Bianca's engagement with Anthony.Hayden walked down the stairs and saw Nigel walking into the hall. He walked over in surprise. "Mr. Faye, why are you here so late at night? Is something wrong?""No. I'm just here to see the children. I didn't have time before this. Are they asleep?" Nigel asked.Hayden smiled. "Yes, they are all asleep.""It's fine. I just want to see them," Nigel said."Sure, let me show you the way." Hayden led the way. Though Nigel already knew his way around the Royal Mansion, Hayden had to do so as the head butler. "You care about the children so much, Mr. Faye. If
Nigel set Chloe down between her two brothers and placed a blanket over her, silently hoping that her dreams would come true.After stepping out of the room, Nigel asked, "Are you really going to keep the kids from their mother? If you truly care for them, you shouldn't do such a thing. It's not good for them.""If you were the one who discovered the kids, would you say the same thing to Anne?"Nigel turned and glanced down the stairs. "I can't promise anything about things that haven't happened.""You won't," Anthony said with certainty.Nigel sighed, all his sorrow and despair gathering like a storm within his eyes. "That's my life. I took one wrong step, and everything went south from there. I destroyed my life and others along with it. Anthony, I've treated you with kindness, and I only have one wish: that you don't hurt Anne. I'm begging you."Anthony frowned. What Nigel said seemed overly gloomy for a night like this. "What happened?" Anthony asked."Nothing happened. I'm
"Lucas!" Sarah chirped.Anne stiffened at the way her mother addressed Lucas.Lucas walked over with joy filling his eyes. "Anne, Ma'am Vallois. I thought I was mistaken. It's really you. Are you here as tourists?"Anne smiled sheepishly. "I'm taking my mom out for a trip.""That's nice," Lucas said."Why are you here, Lucas? Do you own this school as well?""I'm here for certain research. My friend is a professor here, so I decided to drop by," Lucas said."Wow, how impressive to be a professor in Cambrick at such a young age! As expected of someone who would be your friend," Sarah said."You are too kind, Ma'am Vallois."Sarah shot Anne a look, and before Anne had time to figure out what it meant, Sarah proceeded and said, "oh my, I'm exhausted from all this walking. Lucas, why don't you take Anne for a walk? I will go over there to rest. I remember seeing a cafe on our way here. Anne, go there to look for me later!""Huh? Mom..." Sarah ran off lightning fast before Anne co
Lucas studied her face gently and thought to himself, 'But will I be a part of your future?'He knew better than to voice it out as it would only pressure Anne.Sarah sat down in the cafe and stared outside the window as she sipped on her coffee.She spotted Anne walking over, but Lucas was nowhere to be seen. Before Anne could even take her seat, Sarah asked hastily, "So? What did you two talk about?""Why are you so nosy?" Anne propped her chin in her palm."Did he come all the way here because he knew you were here?""What are you thinking about?" Amazed by her mother's wild imagination. "He already said that he's here for work.""How long will he be staying?""Another two days.""That's great. We aren't going back anytime soon. Call him out tonight or tomorrow for a meal.""That's not really necessary, is it?" Anne did not want to be too close to Lucas."Don’t be rude! Think about how kind he has been to you. He helped you hide the children and allowed them to receive ea
It was Lucas trying to check in for his room."Lucas!" Sarah shouted in excitement.Lucas turned around and was stunned for a moment before smiling at them. "You are staying here as well?""Yeah! What a coincidence! We are just going to head out for dinner. Have you eaten?" Sarah said with a grin."Not yet." Lucas smiled. "I'm just done with work.""Let's go together, then! We found a pretty nice local cuisine here. Well?" Sarah suggested.Lucas glanced at Anne hesitantly.Seeing that Lucas did not intend to refuse, Anne extended the invitation as well, "Do you have the time?"Lucas turned to the hotel staff and said, "Help me bring my belongings up to my room.""Yes, sir." The staff bowed respectfully.Anne, Sarah, and Lucas headed out together.Lucas had rented a car from the hotel as that would be more convenient for him to travel, so he drove while the other two sat in the backseat.Anne felt slightly awkward as it almost felt like Lucas was merely their driver.She lo
No matter how hard she tried, she could not struggle out of Anthony's arm around her waist."Anthony Marwood, let Anne go!" Sarah roared."Mr. Marwood, you have no manners!" Lucas knew that he was not Anthony's match when it came to brute force, especially when Anthony had brought his bodyguards as well.Anthony turned to glare at Lucas. "Looks like you are ready to abandon your family business. How dare you try to steal my woman?""Who are you calling your woman?" Anne retorted, still trying to shove Anthony away.Anthony was overpowering and he simply tightened his hold on her; she instantly felt like her waist was going to break as she gasped for air."Not mine, then whose? Hm?" Every breath Anthony exhaled felt cold on her skin and his eyes were piercing into her soul."No one's!" Anne glared at him. "Let me go...""Come with me!" Anthony was ready to take her away by force.She panicked and screamed, "No! I'm not going with you!""Anne!" Both Sarah and Lucas approached,