The tall buildings on both sides blocked the sun and made her surroundings dark.There was light ahead as if guiding her that she would be saved as long as she ran into it.Anne even appeared joyful. She ran out of the small trail and rushed directly onto the road, completely unrestrained as she crashed into the traffic.Anne stopped in her tracks. Then, just as she turned to look, she saw a car rushing toward her. She stared at the car blankly…perhaps it was too late to show any expression. Everything was happening in slow motion."Anne!" Anthony rushed over as fast as he could, darting into the traffic and approaching her regardless of his own danger. Yet, before he could even grab Anne, she was already knocked away by the car. "Bang!"Anne flew a few meters away like a feather, hitting the ground with a loud thud and rolling on twice— "Ugh…" Anne spat out a mouthful of blood. Even so, she was still conscious, struggling to get up. She wanted to run because someone
Ivan pulled her away, signaling her to leave Anthony alone.Did she think none of them saw the blood on him?It was just that no one dared to step forward and say anything.As Anne was undergoing surgery, Anthony stood outside waiting. Hour after hour had passed, yet Anthony still stood there motionless, not even sitting down. Suddenly, there was a sound at the door, and it opened.Anthony's body shook violently, and his voice was so suppressed that it was hoarse. "How is she?"The nurse became nervous. After all, she was only out to take something. Nonetheless, she still answered, "D-Doctor Brown and the other doctors are still trying their best to rescue her." "I'm asking you 'how is she'!" Anthony clenched his fists, approaching the nurse.Ivan hurriedly persuaded, "Mr. Marwood, Ms. Vallois is still undergoing surgery inside…"Ivan also hinted at the nurse to leave.The nurse was so frightened that she left in a flash. Anthony suppressed his violent emotions, walked to
As soon as Anthony got out of the car, the three little ones hurriedly surrounded him, standing before his long legs."Papa, why are you home at this hour?""Papa, did you go on a date with Mama last night?""Where's Mama? We haven't seen her in so long!" Before Anthony could answer them, Chris noticed the blood on his hands and asked, "Papa, is that blood on your hands?"Anthony clenched his fists and said, "No. It's just paint. Let's talk about it later. I'm going back to my room."Then, he directly left the triplets. The triplets looked at Anthony's back, confused. Why were their Papa's hands stained with paint? Was he painting just like them? Anthony turned on the shower, letting the water wash over his body. The clothes he took off were thrown on the floor next to the shower.The water under his feet instantly turned into a pool of bloody water. Anthony was shocked, and he stared at the bloody water, appearing stiff. It was all blood from Anne's body.Anthony
"Are you mute?" Anthony's aura was intimidating.Despite the pressure, Kathryn said, "Mr. Marwood, I'm sure that Ms. Vallois is not waking up because of her brain injury, and her recovery is slower, delaying her from waking up sooner. But I can guarantee that she'll definitely wake up. ""A week, a month, or a year? I can't wait that long," Anthony spoke."I don't think it'll take a month," the dean said."You think?" Anthony glanced at the dean coldly. The dean hurriedly lowered his head and said, "Ms. Vallois's injury is not serious. O-Otherwise, I wouldn't be so optimistic. Mr. Marwood, please wait patiently...""If I'm not patient, you won't be here anymore." Anthony was indifferent. The dean broke out in cold sweat."Could it be that she doesn't want to wake up? Some people don't have such a strong will to survive, so their recovery will be slower..." The director stopped in mid-sentence when Anthony looked at him. He did not know what he had said wrong.Kathryn was r
"I don't know if she's dead, but something must have happened. Mia said that Anne didn't go home or visit the Royal Mansion. She also added that when she saw Anthony return three days ago, there was blood on his hands!""Three days ago? What didn't she say something earlier?" "I bet she just wanted to find out more before telling us. But Anthony was very tight-lipped about it and didn't disclose anything. Even Fiona didn't know much," Dorothy said."Why was there blood on his hands? Was it Anne's?" Bianca guessed, "Something must've happened to her!""I thought so too," Dorothy agreed, "that's why I called you to tell you the good news. Maybe we'll hear the news about Anne's death two days later. You should take it easy and don't stress yourself. This is the best time to think about how to coax Anthony.""Of course, I'm aware of that."After the call ended, Bianca fell into deep thought.Blood…Anne's blood. Could it be that she had suffered a miscarriage? "Ms. Faye, someone a
It was just that she could not say Lilian told her the news.Bianca hid in the corner and watched Oliver enter the ward from a distance. Ten minutes later, he came out and left.The bodyguards guarded the door, and it was absolutely impossible to enter without authorization.However, Bianca believed that Anthony would not stop her. After all, would it not be better for her to stay by his side while Anne was being hospitalized?Bianca walked to the door and was about to cross the yellow line when the bodyguard stopped her. "You can't go in.""Don't you know me? I'm Bianca Faye. I'm here to visit Anne. Is Anthony in there too?" "Sorry, but no one can go in," said the bodyguard."Why? It's me, Bianca! Don't you recognize me? If you don't let me in and Anthony finds out, he'll be unhappy," Bianca threatened. Yet, the bodyguards were unbothered, and they did not speak nor let her touch the door. Anger gathered in Bianca's heart, but she could only hold it back."Fine. Just tell A
Anthony had made the ward his home, and he stayed there every day to handle company affairs.He would either only go to the company for important business or return to the Royal Mansion to visit the children.Anthony returned to the Royal Mansion at noon, wanting to have lunch with the triplets, but they were not three.Hayden said, "They went out to play."It was no surprise that those two-year-old children went out to play.Anthony's phone suddenly rang, and it was Ivan."Mr. Marwood, the children have come to Ms. Vallois' company. They're making a fuss because they want to find her...""Give me back my Mama! Otherwise, I'll get angry!" Charlie's babyish voice sounded domineering. Anthony hung up the call. It seemed that they could not be coaxed anymore.In the past, they would look for their mother themselves whenever they missed her. In fact, it would not take long as she would usually be in those few places.Now that they could not find Anne, they would surely throw a t
Kathryn was still there. She could not help but show a solemn expression when she saw Anthony coming in.Kathryn had told Anthony everything on the phone, informing him that Anne…had short-term amnesia and did not remember anything.When Anne saw Anthony, she kept avoiding eye contact with him.This was understandable, as Anthony's presence was too overpowering. "Do you know who I am?" Anthony approached Anne and asked. Anne felt this tall man was oppressive and seemed a bit dangerous.Then, she turned to look at Kathryn for help. It was apparent that she did not know who this man was.Kathryn said, "She doesn't even remember her own name. She had forgotten everything. I took her for a CT scan before you came, and her brain recovered well."Anthony sat on the edge of the bed, taking a closer look at Anne. Then, he raised her jaw and stared at her. "Do you really don't remember me, or are you still playing tricks on me? Huh?"Anne did not know what this man wanted to do an
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