In fact, if Anne had insisted, Anthony could not do anything either. After all, there were still three kids. Anne stayed in her office but could not focus on her work.Her mind was blank.When she regained her senses, it was already the afternoon.She did not have any appetite, but she opened her office door and left."Ms. Vallois, are you going for lunch?" Ken greeted her. As though Anne did not hear it, she walked right past him. Ken sensed that something was not right. Could it be related to Cindy's death? Anne took a cab to the graveyard. She kneeled before Nigel and Sarah's tombstones and cried loudly. She suddenly could not find the direction to live. Not sure why, but the thought was particularly strong in her mind. She could not do anything well enough. She could not provide for her children, her parents were murdered, and the murderer was walking free right in front of her, but she could not do anything…What was the purpose for her to live?"Dad, Mom,
Lucas made lunch for the both of them. He was worried that Anne had been starving for a long time, but he found Anne sitting on the couch and zoning out when he came out of the kitchen. Did she keep the same posture the whole time?"Anne?"Anne looked up, looking confused. "Lunch time."Anne turned and saw the dishes on the table."Come on." Lucas pulled her wrist over to the dining table and sat her down in the chair. "I am not hungry…" Anne said."You still have to eat." Lucas served something for her."Thank you.""You're welcome," Lucas said. Anne then held her head down and kept eating silently. Lucas saw that she was silent the whole time, so he ate his portion too.Then, to cheer her up, he broke the silence. "Do you remember Leta? She was still talking about you two days ago. She said she had not seen you in a long time and was asking if you were free for a meet-up. She would love to treat you to a meal.""Leta is a good woman," Anne said. She felt bad for
Lucas could only watch as Anne was taken away and kicked the door angrily. How should he rescue her?She was such a damsel in distress…The Rolls Loyce drove to Julie's apartment. Anne was pushed into the apartment. She stood there rigidly as if she was ready to brave through the storm that was about to happen. Anthony's slender figure stood before her. His dark shadow engulfed her like a demon making an arrival. "Who allowed you to go over? If I had not gone there, would you have spent the night there? Huh?" Anthony was breathing heavily, almost as though he had suppressed the whole way and only released it now. "I was just having a meal there…" Anne kept her gaze down."You were eating with Lucas? Did you get my permission?" Anthony pinched her face and lifted her face up, exposing it in his malicious eyes. "Don't you know it annoys me? Why can't you remember your lesson?"Anne's face was hurting under his grip. She felt like her facial bones were shattering into pieces
After the phone call, he pulled Anne into the bathroom and then filled the water in the bathtub. He wanted her to take a bath and placed her injured hand on the tub. Anthony helped her with the bath himself. Anne did not reject the gesture. This was the submissiveness that Anthony wanted, but he still felt that something was lacking.He lifted Anne's chin. "What are you thinking?""Can I bathe myself?" Anne's voice was as light as a mosquito's. "Where else have I not seen?" Anthony's gaze fell upon the hickies on her shoulders, his rough fingers caressed over them.Anne's shoulder flinched as if it was unbearable. "Why are these marks darker?" Anthony asked with no warmth in his voice at all. Anne felt even the water temperature of the bath was quickly dropping. Anne knew that Tommy had caused it in the office, but she could not hide it from him. What should she do?She was starting to feel nervous and uncomfortable…Then, the doorbell rang, breaking the tension in t
She did not know why she threw up. Did she eat too much in the morning?Back in the office, she sat on the chair and took out a paper-knife from her drawer. Then, she slid the blade across the perfect skin on her arm."Hmm!" Anne bit her lips and endured. Only then could she feel better emotionally. The phone on her table rang, and she looked at the caller to find it was Lucas. She answered, "Hello…" "Anne, are you okay?""I am at the office, don't worry. I am fine.""You were brought away suddenly. It would be weird if I am not concerned." Lucas did not tell her that he did not sleep the whole night."Mr. Mewman, please don't feel too sad, even if I happen to be dead," Anne said. "What are you saying? Don't curse yourself." Lucas frowned."Are you superstitious? Everyone will die eventually.""You are still young. This is too early.""We have to face death sooner or later…" Anne sounded pessimistic. "You should think about the kids' growth, their cuteness. Other pe
That fearless gaze made Anthony feel even more flustered. It was as though no matter what he did, she could just accept it. Anthony wanted to see her in fear, just like last time. It was better than not having any reaction at all! "I want you now, in this office. We had not done it before." Anthony pulled her up, and he sat in the chair instead, placing Anne on his body. Anne knew what he meant. Her lashes trembled in disbelief. Anthony edged closer to her lips. "Beg me, and I will spare you."Anne did not beg for mercy. That thought had not even crossed her mind. She only wore a blank look on her face. "Let me see who would give in first…" Anthony aggressively bit her lips.He was only waiting for her to plead, even if it was just a brief sentence. Unfortunately, there was none. Anthony did not control himself. There were bodyguards guarding the door, and no one dared to enter the office. After an hour, the phone on the bodyguard buzzed. He answered and heard Ant
"Don't be like this, don't…" Anne knocked on her head. Why could she not focus? She needed to do this. This was her father's company. This was her father's blood, sweat, and tears. The office door was opened without permission. Anne thought it was Anthony again.She looked up but saw Bianca strutting into the office in her high heels shoes. She was wearing a pair of sunglasses and a face mask. After all, the scar on her face would not recover so fast."Looks like you are still here. I thought you would be killed by Anthony by now. What a resilient life. It's not good to be this resilient, you could bring misfortune to other people." Bianca was sarcastic right from the moment she entered. She then walked to the chair in front of the office table and took a seat, then took off her sunglasses, facing Anne. "But you don't look too good. I'm sure these two days have been rough, huh?"Anne did not say anything but picked up her phone and called security. "Come to my office."Bi
Anne did not expect the kids to be here. She looked at the triplets in her lap, stunned. It was unlike before. She looked more shocked than surprised.She remembered the wounds on her arm that she had made earlier and did not dare to hold her arms out. "Mama, we are here to pick you up after work!""We brought you cute cakes!""Mama, are you happy?"Anne nodded. "Yes, I am…"Obviously, the triplets were happier than their mother. They lay in their mother's lap, jumping up and down. Anthony walked into the office. "Can we go now?"Anne rose and brought the kids out of the office, their hands still holding the small cake.It was the triplet's idea.They would always bring desserts to their mother every visit. However, this time around, when she tasted it in the car, all she could taste was bitterness.She swallowed, but she only felt her tears about to fall.She had to try hard to suppress them.She suddenly did not know how to face her kids. They were so adorable, s
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