The doctor hurriedly said, "Don't worry. I'll arrange for you to have progesterone injections later, and I'll also give you some pills to treat the fertility problem. Once you're back home, take the pills every day as instructed."Lea nodded. She still worriedly asked, "So, is my baby all right? Can I keep this baby?""Regarding this... You have to be more careful if you want to keep the baby." The doctor awkwardly said, "In the future, try not to have sexual intercourse. Even if you really want to do it, don't do it too intensely. And you need to rest more in bed. Refrain from strenuous exercise."Lea listened and did not care about the embarrassment or feel awkward. She just nodded.For the past few days, Anthony had indeed kept having s*x with her carelessly and aggressively, without caring about her health or her feelings.Sometimes, even she could not bear the pain he caused her, let alone this vulnerable fetus.Lea was injected with progesterone and felt much more reassured
"Since you're all done eating, I'll drive the car over. You all just wait for me by the entrance," Anthony said.Then, he walked to the parking lot without looking Karen and Layla in the eyes.'Even though I'm a womanizer, I'm not interested in arrogant women like those in the Reyes family,' he thought.Right after Anthony left, Jane hurriedly smiled at Layla and Karen, "Look at how sensible my son is; he's purposefully driving the car over from the parking lot as if he doesn't want Karen to walk."Karen's face brimmed with joy and embarrassment.Layla snorted, "Do you hear yourself? From what I see, he seems very cold. I wonder if he's got a problem with my daughter.""No, no. Definitely not. It's an honor for Anthony to like someone as good as Karen," Jane simpered in a panic.Just as Layla wanted to speak, Karen quickly grabbed her arm and said, "Mom, stop picking on Anthony. He really is a great guy."Layla glanced at her daughter in resignation.So be it, then. While I lo
A scream rang through the street, turning the heads of those passing by.Jane was startled and instinctively released Lea.Lea's knees buckled and she fell right onto the ground.She felt a cramping pain in her stomach. It hurt so much that she curled up into a ball.But aside from the wrenching pain she felt in her stomach, she also felt fear and hopelessness in her heart.Layla watched the woman on the ground as her face contorted in pain. She felt a little terrified.She grabbed her daughter, "What's this? Why did you hit her?""Mom, this is the b*tch who made a fool out of me during Mr. Mullen Sr. 's banquet. Hah. I searched high and low for her, yet this b*tch actually showed up right in front of me to let me beat her up!"Layla noticed that something was amiss with the woman on the ground. She could not help but tug on her daughter and said worriedly, "Alright, she's just a lowly woman. Let's just ignore her and not escalate the situation. Look at her; she looks like she'
Kisa was leaning against the car window and enjoying the cold air when she saw a familiar figure. Her heart sank, and she quickly shouted for Felicity.Felicity stopped the car at the side of the road and asked, "What's wrong?" Kisa did not have the time to respond. She quickly got out of the car and yelled, "Lea!"She ran over to Lea, shocked when she saw the pale and distorted look on her face. There was blood on her pants. "W-What happened? W-Who did this?" Kisa said in a trembling voice.She looked around, feeling sad and angry, when she suddenly saw the backs of Anthony Mullen and Karen Reyes.An intense rage suddenly arose in her heart. She wanted to avenge Lea by teaching them a lesson.Suddenly, Lea grabbed the corner of Kisa's clothes and said, "S-Save... Save my child..." Lea's lips turned pale. She was too weak and injured to speak properly."Don't worry. I'll take you to the hospital right away. It's okay. Everything is going to be fine." Kisa was so scared for her fr
[A Match Made in Heaven—Athadale Marriage Between the Young Master of the Mullen Family and the Little Princess of the Reyes Family]Under the dazzling headline was a picture of Anthony dancing with Karen. There was also a picture of him smiling at her as he held her waist. The two of them really looked like a match made in heaven.Kisa stared fiercely at her phone, her face full of ridicule and bitterness. She scrolled down the news and looked for an address. She put away her phone and walked toward the elevator. Before she left the hospital, she hired a temporary nurse to help take care of Lea.Anthony and Karen were having fun in the most romantic bar in Athadale while Lea had lost her child and was lying unconscious in the hospital. Kisa's heart filled with grief and indignation when she thought of Lea's condition.'Ugh. If he wants to climb the ranks of the Reyes family, so be it. I will help them fulfill their wish.'Felicity drove into the yard, and before she got out of th
Jane had planned this for a long time, and it was she who brought in all the reporters. She knew Karen liked Anthony, and if Anthony proposed, Karen would definitely say yes. As long as Karen said yes to Anthony's proposal in front of the press, the marriage between Anthony and Karen would be inevitable, even if the Reyes family disagreed.By now, Layla was looking not too happy. Jane glanced at her and chuckled as if nothing had happened. "Mrs. Reyes, look, they're such a perfect match.""Heh, you're well prepared for this secret rendezvous, eh? I forgot that you've always been a schemer. You also used such a tactic when you first came to the Mullen family. I didn't expect that after all these years, you're still so insidious. I really underestimated you and your son." Layla's voice was full of mockery and disdain.Jane laughed, sounding indifferent. "Don't say that. Look, Karen is happy. What's more important is that they are happy."Layla looked at her with disgust, not wanting
With the woman's loud voice interrupting, the people in the hall subconsciously split into two columns, all curiously looking toward the entrance. They saw a woman walking in with a sneer on her face. Those who did not know her started to speculate about her relationship with Anthony. Because of her remark, they wondered if she was pregnant with Anthony's baby, which Anthony had inadvertently killed. Did she then deliberately crash the party as a form of revenge?Kisa calmly met the strange stares of these people. She straightened her back and slowly walked to the stage.On the stage, Anthony looked at her quietly, his expression changing. Jane was the most anxious, while Layla was the happiest at this moment. Layla hurriedly came on stage and pulled Karen into her arms as if Anthony was a villain playing with Karen's feelings.Jane looked at Kisa. Instead of showing anger, she smiled politely at Kisa, making Kisa look like she was really here to crash the party."I wonder what Mrs
The look on Anthony's face changed. It became very dark and gloomy.He stared at Kisa and sneered. "Did she ask you to come here and tell me this?"His tone sounded very cruel and unstable. It sent a chill down Kisa's spine.Kisa felt very indignant on behalf of Lea.She looked into Anthony's eyes and said calmly, "She's still in a coma. I came here because I want to.""Anthony... you killed your own child.""Shut up!" Anthony got agitated suddenly and yelled. "That's impossible. It's not possible that she was bearing my child. She has never told me about it.""I guess you're finally acknowledging her existence now, huh?" Kisa smirked sarcastically.Then, she looked at Layla and Karen, who were already in shock. "Are you sure that you want to marry scum like this? Don't you have any other better options?"'Heh. Anthony wants to be a part of the Reyes family, huh? In his dreams! They f*cked Lea over so badly. I'm not going to let any of them get away!'Layla's heart sank after
In a small town in the South, a gentle breeze caressed the cheeks of passersby, creating a pleasant and serene atmosphere. This town, known for its tourism, was adorned with flowers even in its narrow alleys. The surrounding houses were all quaint inns, exuding a poetic and picturesque charm.Beneath an arching bridge, Kisa set up an easel to display and sell her paintings. She had always loved painting since childhood. Although she had not achieved great success in this field, her vivid and evocative paintings were very popular with tourists. She would sell most of her paintings every day.On weekends, Blake would join her at the stall, but today was Wednesday, and she was alone. After arranging her paintings, she had barely sat down when people began to gather around. Some admired her art, while others immediately offered to buy. Her paintings were reasonably priced, which attracted many customers."Miss, I'd like that painting of the snow-covered rose garden at night.""Alright,
In the backyard, Kohen looked at his older brother's calm expression, a hint of worry in his voice. "Bro, are you alright?""I'm fine," Hayes said, adjusting the blanket on his lap. "Tomorrow, take me to meet those medical geniuses you found.""Oh, sure..." Kohen nodded in agreement, but after a moment, he could not help but ask, "Bro, what did that woman say to you that made you change your mind so suddenly?"Hayes gazed at the stars in the sky, his voice cool and distant. "She told me she's doing well, very happy. Then she pointed out how pitiful and miserable I am right now. She asked me if I don't feel envious, knowing how well she is doing compared to me."Kohen grimaced, realizing that the woman had provoked his brother into action.Hayes lowered his eyes, a faint smile on his face. "That's right. How could I not be envious? So, I want to heal my legs, live a good life, and show her that I can do better than her."Kohen felt a pang of sympathy for his brother. From Hayes's
Mentioning Hayes, Eylul's expression became complex. "Hayes is reclusive and doesn't like to see people. Only a single old servant has been taking care of him all these years. I only met him once, back when I married Kohen."Mia's heart ached, recalling the enigmatic yet deeply emotional man. She could not help but feel a lump in her throat. "How's his health?" Mia asked.Eylul replied, "His health is fine, but his legs have remained the same. Kohen has found top orthopedic experts for him and even sought out Kelvin Hoover from Calthon, but he refuses treatment. For so many years, he hasn't even stepped outside the backyard.""You mean he's been living in the backyard all this time?" Jensen asked gravely.Eylul nodded. "Yes, Kohen wanted him to live in the main house, but he refused. He only likes staying in the backyard. Moreover, the room he stays in used to be..." Eylul glanced at Mia. She had heard that Mia used to live in that room.With a complicated expression, Mia pursed h
"Let's forget everything that just happened,' Mia said.Jensen looked up at her. In the moonlight, his eyes were deep and complex, profound and unfathomable.Mia tried to muster a smile. "You don't have to feel burdened. In a way, I forced you. And you must have always disliked me. Actually, I didn't come to you for money; I just wanted to see you. Now that I have, I should go. Jensen, from now on... take care."With that, she walked away, fearing that if she lingered any longer, she would not be able to leave. But after only a few steps, she was embraced from behind.Jensen's voice was low and hoarse. "Stay with me."Mia trembled at his words. Jensen continued. "But I still have so many things to do and someone in my heart I can't let go of. I don't know... when I will be able to give you a satisfactory answer. If you don't want to stay with me without any promises or guarantees, you can—""I'm willing," Mia blurted out, "as long as I can be with you, I don't care about anything
Mia's face changed instantly. " You... you know I like Jensen, why would you...""Heh, if you like Jensen, shouldn't you be willing to do anything for him? If you can't even do this, how can you claim to love him?""I won't do it! Doing this would be betraying Jensen. I would risk my life for him, but I can't do this."Adrien stared at her flushed face and gently chuckled, his words loaded with meaning. "Aren't you feeling all hot and bothered yet?"Mia frowned. Her body was indeed getting hotter and more agitated. 'Why would Adrien ask this? Could it be the drink...?'As the thought crossed her mind, her heart sank. Seeing Adrien's cold expression and the man's playful smile, Mia turned and ran. But before she could take more than a few steps, she was dragged back. Weakened by the drink, her desperate struggles were futile. As the man pressed her down, playing with her like a toy, she closed her eyes in despair. She thought she could never face Jensen again. With a bitter laugh,
Adrien Tanner, Jensen's father, stood before Mia with a warm smile. "My son is truly awkward when it comes to matters of the heart. He's even willing to refuse such a beautiful young woman like you."Mia stared at him, her tears suddenly streaming down her face. "I only wanted to see him, even if it was to face rejection. Wouldn't it better to say it clearly to my face?""Yes, it would." Adrien agreed. "But standing here stubbornly won't help, because he left on a business trip a couple of days ago."Mia's heart ached even more, realizing that Jensen had avoided using the front door just to evade her.Adrien continued. "I have a way to make him come to you willingly, but it depends on whether you're willing to cooperate."Mia nodded. "What do I have to do?"Adrien motioned to his bodyguard, who handed him a glass of wine. "Drink this," he said.Mia furrowed her brow, hesitant.Adrien gently patted her shoulder, like a father would."Don't be afraid. I won't harm you. From the
Filled with guilt, Mia stepped forward, but Kohen suddenly pulled out a handgun and aimed it at her."Get out!"Jensen pulled Mia back. He looked at the cold man before him. It was this man who had taken him in years ago. At that time, Kohen was young, a carefree and privileged young man. Now, he seemed to have grown up all at once, his eyes colder and more distant.Jensen said with a troubled expression, "If you ever need me in the future, don't hesitate to find me."Kohen sneered coldly; pain etched in his brow. He mocked himself. "I never should have taken you in back then. In the end, it was I who harmed my own brother."Jensen pursed his lips, not knowing what to say, only feeling an unbearable pain in his heart. It was the first time he felt he owed someone. That sense of indebtedness suffocated him."Get out, and don't let me see you two ever again."On that night, Jensen and Mia left the McCray family. As a result of Hayes's ordeal, the McCray family underwent tremendous
"What on earth happened?"Jensen did not speak. Mia choked out. "The collaboration between the Burton family and the McCray family was a trap. We were ambushed by the Burton family, and Hayes... he was hit by a car trying to save us.""Damn it!" Kohen cursed under his breath, abruptly pulling a knife from a nearby bodyguard and pointing it at them. "What are your lives worth? Why would my brother save you? Why?"Mia bit her lip, tears streaming down her face. 'It's my fault. I wanted to save Jensen, but I should have gone alone. I shouldn't have dragged Hayes into this. He seemed cold-blooded and heartless, and I never thought that he would risk his life for me. Why was he so good to me?'"Kohen..."Suddenly, a weak cry rang out. Hayes had awakened.Kohen hurriedly moved closer, gripping Hayes's hand. "Bro!"Hayes's face was deathly pale. He did not look at Kohen, but instead turned his gaze to Mia. His eyes were calm. He saw Mia's red-rimmed eyes and the tears lingering there,
Hayes was sent flying by the car, his body crashing into a wall before bouncing back.Mia's entire body felt ice-cold as she trembled, yelling, "Hayes!""Kill them all!" A hoarse, aged voice suddenly rang out from the entrance. It was Curtis. He looked at Kendall's lifeless body on the ground, his eyes filled with rage, shouting, "Run them over! I want them to join my grandson in death!""Ah!" Jensen roared, disregarding the guards' swinging knives, and like a madman, charged at Curtis. Curtis's face changed, desperately pulling a nearby guard in front of him as a shield. But it was useless. Jensen, like a crazed beast, attacked anyone in his path. Soon, his knife was held against Curtis's throat.Curtis trembled all over. "Wh-What do you want?"Jensen, covered in blood with splatters on his face, looked like a demon that had emerged from a battleground. He grabbed Curtis and held him hostage in front of him. "Let us go!""Don't even think about it!" Curtis retorted angrily. "You