How could Lucas be the stepfather of three children? With such a good background and conditions, a person with a sane mind would never do that!The three little ones went quiet and thought hard.In the morning, Anne was sleeping with three little kids in her arms when she was woken up by the little guys. Their first sentence was, "Mama, the principal has promised to be our daddy!"Anne would be able to see her face in shock if there were a mirror.She had not taken it seriously and thought they were joking.‘It's just that the principal has been entangled in a headache!‘How should I tell them that they can’t just call anyone daddy?’ thought Anne inwardly.When she was about to get off work, Anne was thinking about picking up the children when the phone in the cabinet rang.It was a text message.It was from an unknown number.When she saw the photos, she was shocked and broke into a cold sweat.It was taken when she was in school. There were three pictures, all of which wer
Michelle was sitting on the sofa, looking at Anne serving the guests mockingly.'How dare such a person compare me to herself? She even wanted to climb on Anthony's bed! Just wishful thinking!'Hearing Zelda say that Anne seduced Anthony in the office, Michelle would have torn Anne’ face off on the spot if she was more ill-mannered."Go get me some fruit!" Michelle said to Anne arrogantly."Yes, bring over more. If you can't hold it in your hands, just put it in your cheap clothes! Hahaha!"The laughter of several women was like a school of annoying crows.Anne went to get them something to eat with a blank face and brought it over in a fruit bowl. She placed it on the table in front of them.When bending over, someone hit her on the head with fruit.Another snicker.Anne gritted her teeth and endured it."Do you think she is stupid? She doesn't retract her head. Is she still waiting for us to slap her face?" One of the female stars looked at Anne like Anne was a moron."May
That served as a warning to the others.Anne could not help but take a few steps back.Anthony was too cruel. He was ruthless to women.Michelle was frightened and panicked, but she still mustered up the courage to step forward, saying, "Anthony, there is one more thing I want to tell you. Anne went to find a man whom I had met in the restaurant before. I happened to bump into them. I also took pictures. Go and get my cell phone."She instructed one of the shivering female stars.Anne stood there, not daring to move at all, when Anthony shot daggers at her.The female star came over and said, "I can't find your phone!""Anthony, I'll go get it now and show you the proof..." Michelle could only look for it herself, but she still could not find it. When she came out, she asked Anne, "Did you take my phone?""It's obviously you who wronged me. Maybe you can check the surveillance to see who took it." Anne retorted confidently.Michelle was speechless because there was no surveill
Cheyenne walked out of the apartment, and a car stopped in front of her, scaring her.Sarah got out of the car and said, "Tell me, how much money does it take for you to leave Anne? As long as you ask for it, I can afford it!" Cheyenne had not expected her to come for her again and refused, "I don't want your money.""You don't have to put on airs in front of me." Sarah took out a credit card. "Is this enough?""I said I don't want your money."Sarah laughed. "Wouldn't it be too hypocritical? Is there anyone who doesn't like money these days?" Cheyenne's face was unmoved."Now take the money and leave while I'm in a good mood. Otherwise, you won't even have anything."Cheyenne looked at the card in front of her and stepped back. "I don't need your money. I just want to be with Anne. Don't worry. I will never say anything about you! Just let me go, okay?"Sarah was angry and instructed the driver. "Throw her into the trunk for me! There's no point talking to such disrespectful
"Yay! I can sleep with Ben tonight!" Charlie was overjoyed."I don't want to go home either!""Can we stay in school forever from now on?" Chris asked.Anne burst out laughing. She had originally thought that they would have a hard time adjusting, but they seemed reluctant to go home. Once the children were sound asleep, she stepped out to the corridor and saw Lucas walking toward her."Mr. Newman, are you not going home?" she asked."I will give you a lift," he said."I…" Just as she was about to refuse, horror took over her expression."What's wrong?" Lucas turned around and saw a towering figure stepping out of the darkness from a distance; his expression was vicious and devilish under the lights as he approached.Anne instinctively took a step back."What are you doing here?" Anthony ignored Lucas and stared coldly at Anne.Anne paled as her mind went completely blank."It looks like you didn't bear what I said to you in mind." Anthony's voice remained calm, but the soun
He glanced at the frustrated expression on her face and watched as the reflection of the street lights dancing on her pale skin though the window.He could still taste her on the tip of his tongue and his whole being longed to get closer to her.His phone vibrated and he reeled in his urges, before answering. "Speak.""The people in the area said that Cheyenne was taken away by Sarah.""Bring her back and don't bother playing nice," he commanded, before tossing his phone aside."Did you find my mom?""I did. How are you going to repay me?" His eyes glittered with lust in the dark.Familiar with the look in his eyes, she swallowed nervously and glanced outside the window, knowing perfectly well that she had no right to say no.Anthony's men stormed into Ron's mansion demanding for Cheyenne and shoved everything aside that stood in their ways barbarically.Terrified, Sarah immediately informed them where Cheyenne was. They went to open the back truck of the car and released Chey
Anthony sat on the couch like it was his throne with his legs crossed, his presence mighty and unreachable.Before him kneeled a woman with her clothes half-torn, revealing a wound on her arm. Four bodyguards stood behind the woman, ready to pounce at any movement.Anne knew that Anthony did not bother with the gender of the person he killed.Just as she stood there and contemplated whether to go downstairs or head back, Anthony's husky voice echoed in the hall. "Come down here."Without even looking over at Anne's direction, he had already made the decision for her.Anne slowly walked down the stairs and stopped until she was a meter away from Anthony. She finally saw the woman's face, unfamiliar, and filled with terror."Is this her?" Anthony asked.Knowing that the question was directed at her, Anne took a closer look at her face and figure before responding hesitantly, "I didn't see her face back then."Anthony leaned forward and stared at the woman intently. "Why did you t
She had not expected Anthony to continue looking into it."Why was Anne looking for you at the school?" He questioned, "Was she there for you, or for something else?"Anne bit her lower lip and glanced at her mother nervously.They definitely could not tell the truth, or they would all be dead.Anthony did not bother looking at Cheyenne; his eyes remained fixated on Anne when he was asking the question and waiting for the answer.Anne struggled to breathe under the pressure; she started to feel dizzy from the shortness of breath, so she had no opportunity to give her mother any hint at all."I… I wanted to work for the school and cook for the children," Cheyenne said in fear, not knowing if she had said the right thing.Anne remained expressionless but was relieved at Cheyenne's response.Anthony looked away from Anne's face and commanded, "Hayden, sent these two back."With that, he turned and left."Yes, sir."Anne and Cheyenne went back… and neither dared to say anything
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