Before Kisa could turn around, Gilbert had already stridden over and grabbed her arm, looking anxious. "Why are there bloodstains on your pants? Are you feeling unwell somewhere? Does your belly hurt?"Kisa looked at him with all seriousness. From the worry on his face, she could surely tell that he knew that she was pregnant. She tilted her head and smiled at him absently. "It is just my time of the month. Why are you so worried?""Time of the month?""Yeah, didn't you have Kelvin examine me last time? It is just my period. It is irregular; so after ten days or so, it came back again."Gilbert stared at her sullenly. "Come with me to see the doctor.""No need." Kisa pulled her arm back and smiled faintly. "Hasn't Kelvin already examined me? I'm having irregular menstruation. Kelvin is a genius physician; he won't misdiagnose it."Gilbert took a deep breath and seemed a little anxious but did not know what to say.Kisa looked quietly at his desperate face. After a long moment, a
It was a bag, and it was opened. Gilbert looked down and saw the contents of the bag. There are several packs of medication, one of which had the word 'anti abortifacient' clearly written on it. He was about to bend down to pick it up when Kisa got to it first."So... You have already seen a doctor." He spoke in a low voice, sounding like he was relieved."Hmm," Kisa answered sullenly, not saying anything more. Gilbert also said nothing else, just staring at her expressionlessly. 'Psycho!' She cursed in her mind and then ignored him."Where is Lea?" Kisa's heart skipped a beat as she arrived at Lea's ward and saw it was vacant.Gilbert frowned. "She was still here when I came back with the food."A takeaway was sitting on the bedside table, but it had not been touched. Kisa was worried, so she quickly took out her cell phone and called Lea. To her surprise, the call was answered quickly. Lea seemed to be smiling calmly on the other end of the phone."Kisa, I didn't want to stay i
Gilbert dragged Kisa back in one motion. "Where do you think you're going? Just stay inside, sit back, and relax!" The man's tone was strong and aggressive.Kisa broke away from his hand and said, "I'm going to have a look.""It's nothing interesting. Why do you like being so nosy?""I'm not being nosy; I just want to know what Anthony will do to her. Lea is my friend. I'm worried, okay?!" Kisa said while she stared at him, a serious look on her face."This so-called friend of yours once betrayed you. How could she be even more important than the child in your womb?" Gilbert suddenly snorted coldly.Kisa did not understand why he was being so salty about it. She took a deep breath and said, "Okay. You've hurt me before. That means I shouldn't be talking to you, let alone conceive this child based on what you've said.""You..." Gilbert was so angry that he wanted to strangle the woman to death. After a long time of trying to hold himself back, he said in a muffled voice, "Whatever
Gilbert tugged on his tie as he spoke, visibly irritated. His tone was full of resentment and a hint of saltiness."Honestly, I think you deserved it. She put you first a few years ago, but you dismissed it," Kelvin sneered.Gilbert instantly narrowed his eyes into a dangerous look and said, "Get out!""Tsk. Honest advice may be unpleasant to hear, but you know I'm right," Kelvin said with a smile, not leaving the room. "Actually, you don't have to be mad. Just be there through everything she does. If she's worried about someone, pretend to worry about that person too. Listen to everything she says and obey her wishes. I'm sure she'll change her mind about you."Gilbert looked at Kelvin expressionlessly. "I'm not you," he said."Oh, why don't you get it? You must bear this anger if you want her to change her mind and focus on you. Besides, losing your temper will only annoy her more and make her feel that you're narrow-minded. Just do what I say, be gentle, understanding, and cons
Jane's face changed. She got up and stood aside, wiping her tears. Kisa watched the whole thing quietly. 'Why can't she stand before the Mullen family ancestors? Is it because the Mullen family did not accept her? Is it because she has no status in the family?' Kisa thought.Anthony clenched his fists, and the veins on the back of his hands bulged. It was unclear if he was angry or trying to restrain himself from doing something stupid.Suddenly, Mr. Mullen Sr. threw a newspaper at Anthony's face. "Look at all the amazing sh*t you've done. I'm not going to comment on the incident at the bar, but everyone on the streets saw you and Karen hitting that woman in broad daylight. It's all over the news! Do you know what the headline reads?"Anthony knelt with his back straight without moving an inch."[Anthony Mullen's Private Life—Chaotic: Fools Around and Causes Fight Between Two Women. The Mullen Family Lacks Decency.] Our family is well-known in Athadale. Tell me, where do I show my
Suddenly, a loud voice sounded. Mr. Mullen Sr. had caught them in the act. Arthur was frightened to death. He kept pushing Kisa to go and show herself. Kisa gave him a contemptuous look and walked out boldly. 'There's nothing to be afraid of; I did nothing wrong.'"Oh, Mrs. Kooper," Mr. Mullen Sr. laughed. The mottled light shone on his face, making the smile on his face look insincere and a little sinister.Kisa greeted him with a smile, "Good evening, Mr. Mullen Sr. It looked nice out, so I decided to walk around the backyard." After saying that, she looked around with some suspicion and said, "What is this place? Seems rather mysterious.""It's the Mullen family's ancestral hall," he replied, smiling. However, Kisa felt annoyed by his eyes trying to figure her out.On the other hand, Jane hated Kisa to the core because of what happened at the bar today. She deliberately smiled and said, "Mrs. Kooper, what a surprise. I can't believe you stumbled across the ancestral hall of our
Albert gave Arthur a sharp look at said to Kisa, "I advise you to stop being so curious, Mrs. Kooper. That place is exclusive to my dad, and no one else is allowed to go in and see it, let alone an outsider like yourself. You should probably forget about it, Mrs. Kooper.""Oh, wow. That sounds mysterious." Kisa laughed meaningfully, "The thing is, the more mysterious you make it seem, the more curious I get.""Curious, huh?" Mr. Mullen Sr. tapped his cane on the ground. "Then try to control yourself," he chuckled. "As my eldest son said, no one is eligible to enter that place except me. I even have guards standing by in there. So you should suppress your curiosity, Mrs. Kooper. My family won't be responsible if something unfortunate happens.""Ha-ha. What kind of treasure do you have in there that you need people to guard the place?"Mr. Mullen Sr.'s face was flushed red when he seemed to have thought of something. He stroked his beard and said, "There is a hidden treasure inside,
"Have you gone to see Ms. Mullen? How is she? Can you do something about her legs?" Kisa asked."Well..." Kelvin felt a cold gaze staring at him, which made him panic."What's the matter? Are things not looking up?" Kisa could not help but feel anxious when she saw Kelvin's uncomfortable expression.All of Kisa's attention was focused on Kelvin; it was as if Gilbert was not there. Kelvin felt the gaze getting colder and colder down to his spine."Well? Talk, Kelvin. Is there something you could do about Ms. Mullen's legs? Kelvin? Kelvin~?"In an instant, Gilbert narrowed his eyes in a dangerous look, and his body emanated a sinister feeling.Kelvin rolled his eyes without a word, trying to signal Kisa. 'God, Kisa. Why are you suddenly calling me so affectionately? Also, can you please get your man out of here before we get down to business?!""What's wrong? Did something get into your eyes?" Kisa could not help asking when she saw him roll his eyes.Kelvin wanted to cry out lou
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