“Follow me back and stay with me. Don’t stay here anymore!”“Dad, what’s wrong? I was just talking to Felicity.”“What is there to talk about?!” Finn pulled Annie toward the car. “People don’t even consider you family. Why bother to act all chummy with them!”“Dad, did you argue with Aunt Joy? She’s just all bark and no bite. She even scolds Felicity every day.“As long as Felicity doesn’t disdain me, you don’t have to care what Aunt Joy says!”“Child, why are you still so naive!” Finn angrily pushed his daughter into the car. “Over these five years, Felicity has been busy with work and did not have enough time. That’s why she got you to accompany Conrad. Felicity is just using you!”“Dad, you shouldn’t say that about Felicity. She really treats me well.” Annie could doubt anyone except her cousin.If not for her cousin bringing her to meet Conrad and his mother, how could she have gotten so close to them over the last couple of years?She knew that her cousin was smart, and kn
“Yeah, I know about that.” Felicity took a sip of sweet wine and said, “Conrad wanted to acquire an apartment in Aurora Residences. So, I had Annie sell hers to him. After all, she’s not living there so she might as well sell it instead of leaving it empty.”Joy raised her voice and said, “Don’t you know she’s going there almost every day to seduce him?!”“…”Felicity frowned for a moment before smiling at her mother. “Mom, be honest with me. Did you send someone to follow Annie?”“Of course, I did! If I didn’t, you’d still be kept in the dark!”“Who did you ask to keep an eye on her?”“Who else? Her secretary.”Nodding her head, Felicity said, “All right. I’ll fire her tomorrow.”“What the hell is wrong with you?!” Joy was so pissed hearing that. “I put in so much effort to get her to be our spy. Yet, you want to fire her?!”“I’ll have to fire her before Annie finds out. If she learns of this, she’ll be sad.” Felicity said determinedly, “Mom, I have known for years that Annie
“Sure, go ahead! Just divorce me! We’ll see how you get by glued on this bed without me helping you!”…Having bought a lot of seafood from the market, Fia prepared a feast for dinner.When Adrian and Irene were enjoying their scrumptious meal, the doorbell rang.“I’ll get it.” Lucifer got up and walked to the door.Fia did not protest. She did not have the mood to see Conrad if he happened to come by again. So, it was better for Lucifer to open the door.However, it was not Conrad at the door. It was a woman, clad in thick layers of coat, sweater, a face mask, and sunglasses.Lucifer looked at the woman inquisitively. “Erm, how may I help you?”“You’re… You’re Coach, right?”“Coach?” Lucifer was even more confused upon hearing that.Eileen quickly took off her face mask and sunglasses and beamed brightly at him. “Coach! It’s me, Eileen!”Lucifer was stunned upon seeing her. However, it did not take long before he regained his composure and smiled back at her politely.“I d
“Go on, keep on talking. What? Cat got your tongue?” Fia said sarcastically, “Or perhaps you got stumped because you can’t keep up with your own lies anymore?”“Ms. Sia, it’s all a misunderstanding. I really didn’t know that you and Mr. Guthrie are married!” Eileen tried to explain again anxiously.Lucifer cautiously opened his mouth and asked, “Eileen, may I know how you and my wife got to know each other?”“I…”“Ha! Through lies and deception, that’s how!” Fia interjected cynically.“No, I did not. Ms. Sia, you’ve got to believe me.” Eileen then turned to Lucifer anxiously. “Mr. Guthrie, please. You’ve got to help me explain to Ms. Sia.”“All right.” Lucifer walked to Fia and petted her head.“Honey, you’ve misunderstood me. It’s true. There’s nothing fishy going on between me and Eileen.”“Don’t touch me!” Fia put on a frustrated, furious face and said, “You men are all pigs! Well, to be fair, some women are shameless pigs too. Hmph! All they know is seducing others’ husband
“…” Fia stared at him speechlessly for a few seconds before saying, “You can stay in the kids’ entertainment room. We’ve got a new bed over there. Even the blanket’s new. There’s also a closet that you can use in there.”Lucifer raised an eyebrow and said, “But they all said we’re husband and wife. Why should we sleep in separate rooms?”“Don’t push it, Lucifer Guthrie!”“Well, aren’t you worried that they might suspect anything if we don’t act the part?”Fia smirked cynically and said, “I see. Sure, if you can handle me, we can sleep in the same room!”“…”This time, it was Lucifer who did the silent stare. He did not expect her to say that.Rolling her eyes at the man, Fia took Lucifer’s luggage and prepared to hang up his clothes. Pulling a long face, Lucifer grabbed the luggage and clothes from her hands.“Where’s the entertainment room?”Fia gave him a side-eye and asked, “Didn’t you want to sleep in my room?”“Don’t make me ask a second time!”Fia pointed at the door t
“Visit her? For what?” Conrad glared at her and asked, “To drink her soup? Or to drink that drug in her soup?”“Conrad, what are you thinking? Aunt Beryl loves you very much. Why are you suspecting her of hurting you?” Felicity said anxiously.“Could you vouch for her innocence though?” Conrad looked into Felicity’s eyes and asked, “You are smarter than Annie, right?”“…”Felicity fell silent upon hearing that. Of course, she knew that Conrad being unable to recover his memories was all Beryl’s doing. However, she had brought him for full checkups in the hospital. And the reports stated that there was no issue with his health!So, she did not believe that Beryl could do anything to harm Conrad. After all, no mother would hurt their own child. From what she observed in the past five years, Beryl had been taking good care of Conrad like a good mother.“You knew, didn't you?” Conrad became gradually enraged from watching her being silent. “Does Annie know too?”Struggling to come u
Beryl furrowed her brows when she heard Conrad’s words,.“That was days ago. I even got hit by her that day. Yet, you’re still mad at me?”Then, she anxiously said, “Come, take a rest in the living room. I’ll make you some supper.”Conrad smirked. “You want to drug me again?”Beryl froze instantly before turning back to glare at him.“What are you talking about, son? You’re so healthy right now. Why would I give you drugs?”Silas looked at them worriedly. He wanted to interject but he did not know what to say.Turning her attention to Silas, Beryl raised her voice. “Silas, what nonsense have you told my boy this time?”“He didn’t say anything. What could he say?” Conrad said to her coldly. It was clear that he had lost his respect for his mother.Although he was not entirely sure, Conrad was certain that Sia did not lie to him. She did not have any reason to. On top of that, his mother had been acting weird lately. It was even more glaringly obvious when he showed his suspicio
Beryl and Conrad glared at one another as the mood of the room turned icy cold.Letting out a few fake coughs, Silas said, “Sir, I’ll wait outside. Do call me if you need anything.”“Sure.” Conrad agreed right away. He did not want his underling to listen to their conversation either.Seeing that Conrad appeared to have become suspicious, Beryl decided to drop the lovely mother act and asked, “Do you really think I’d hurt you?”“Even if that drug isn’t really poisonous, its effects clash with the medication that could help me recover my memories. Do you really think I won’t be adversely affected by drugs?!” Conrad widened his eyes in anger and glared at his mother.Even though he had lost his memories, spending time with Beryl for five years was enough for him to get to know her.She was a prideful woman. So, when her schemes were uncovered, she would not bother to keep on lying or pretend to be innocent. “I really do not intend to hurt you.” Beryl’s motherly face faded into a
She was not worthy of him.Right from the start."Wait a moment."She lowered her head to treat the wounds of a mother and son, then stood up with the medical kit and smiled at him."Shall I treat you to a meal?""Sure."She led him through the damp and moldy alley to a shabby restaurant.She ordered two bowls of noodles in the local language, sat down at the old table, took out a handkerchief, and wiped it vigorously.Conrad looked at her. It was obvious that she was different from before.She had gone through hardship, suffering, despair, and then settled down.The noodles were not delicious. There was no oil or salt, and even the soup was bland and tasteless.He looked at her sallow face and said, "Is this what you've been eating the whole year you’ve been here?""This is considered a good meal." Annie did not complain and said that she usually just ate some steamed buns.The conditions here were poor and backward in various ways.Moreover, Lucifer was determined to ma
Fia stood on the streets, looking at the photos and remembering what Lucifer had once mentioned."When everything is over, how about I take you, Adrian, and Irene on a trip?"The man's blue eyes were like the sea, looking at her deeply.She fell into a daze for a moment back then.After coming back to her senses, she replied without emotion, "You should find a partner and travel around the world, and I should live a good life with my children."The sound of car horns on the road brought Fia back from her thoughts.She looked at the blue sky and white clouds and remembered the beggar boy she met on the bridge when she was a child.If he hadn't been taken away that day, would it have been different if he managed to wait until she and her mother went to find him?The days ahead were still very long, and she was not sure whether she would be able to live peacefully with Conrad in the future.But she would never swallow her anger like she did before.Later, Conrad, a decisive char
Irene whimpered, turned around, and hugged Adrian. "Adrian, does Daddy not want us anymore?""No, don't talk nonsense! Didn't you hear what Daddy just said?""I heard him, but why do we have to choose? I won't be happy no matter who Mommy marries.""Shut up!" Adrian was a little anxious. If this silly sister of his said in front of everyone that their mommy could marry two men, it would be over!"Why shut up? Why can't we be with Mommy, Daddy, and our biological dad..."Adrian immediately covered her mouth. He knew that this sister of his could not speak normal words!Everyone in the audience also had mixed emotions. Those who originally complained about Lucifer’s actions all became quiet at this moment.With Lucifer’s blessings, Conrad took off the mask.Fia looked at him, tears rolling down her face.How much she had wished to have a wedding back then. She did not expect it to be so many years late.Conrad said with difficulty, "I didn't expect him to do this either."He w
"Do you really want to stop the wedding?" Lucifer smiled half-heartedly, looking at him like a fool.***"What's going on? Why hasn't the groom come yet?" Everyone couldn't help discussing.Fia stood on the stage and exchanged looks with the emcee.Both of them were a little tired from standing.The emcee asked her awkwardly, "The groom?""He should be coming soon." After Fia finished speaking, the wind blew and revealed her face under the veil. "Just wait."The emcee cursed internally. 'It's really rare to have a wedding with such a beautiful bride kept waiting.'Fia fiddled with the veil on her head to cover her face, making her hazy beauty even more attractive.Just as everyone was waiting impatiently, the music suddenly changed to a more passionate one.The groom appeared.Wearing a black suit with gold threads and a blue rose on his chest, the six-foot-two man wore a golden mask on his face.With just one glance, Fia’s heart suddenly jumped and her body temperature bec
The two kids could only rush back to find their mother and tell her what happened.Fia did not panic. "You were raised by Daddy. Don't you trust him? He is a man who keeps his promises. He said he is just inviting them to the wedding, so they are just attending the wedding."Even though she was suspicious in her heart, she would not speak ill of him to her two children.This island belonged to Lucifer, and his spies were everywhere.If he was infuriated, no one stood to gain anything from it."But that person was not arranged to sit down. He was taken into the woods," Adrian said anxiously.Fia turned to look at her son. "Are you worried about him?"Adrian could not look directly at her.Irene spoke first. "I'm the one who’s worried. I don't want them to fight.""Oh." Fia reassured them. "It should be fine. Today is a special day. Your daddy will not want to see blood."She thought Lucifer was simply afraid that Conrad would cause trouble, so he brought him to the island to l
Amused, Lucifer said, "Those people are not under my command.""They gave you all the companies under their names. You said you'd let bygones be bygones, but if you go back on your word, how will your subordinates see you?"Fia’s eyes were a little arrogant.Lucifer’s expression turned cold and he stared at her and said, "How important do you think Hellish Training Camp is to me?""Then give it away!" Fia raised her eyebrows, her eyes full of teasing.Lucifer was speechless for a couple of seconds and explained to her seriously in a rare instance, "Those people have sacrificed a lot since they started following me. I can't ignore them. Except one day when there is a more suitable successor. I will take the initiative to give up my position.""Then you have to lead them well." Fia smiled slyly.Lucifer gritted his teeth with hatred. "Marrying you is equivalent to marrying a housekeeper. From now on, must everything I do have your permission?"Fia said, "Invisible shackles."On
"I got it.""Thank you, Daddy!" Adrian kissed him twice on the face. "My sister and I will take care of you until you die.""Hahahaha!" Lucifer could not stop laughing. "Okay, I'll wait until you two grow up to see me off."He smiled while carrying Adrian and walked to Fia and Irene.Irene was eating something and said vaguely, "Adrian’s temper is getting worse now, and he lost his temper with me.""Who is angry with you!" Adrian slid off Lucifer. "Who do you think you are, that you can influence me?""Mommy, Adrian is shouting at me!" Irene pouted.Adrian turned his back. "Forget it. I won't talk to you anymore."Lucifer and Fia looked at Irene."Mommy, Daddy, what are you looking at me for?" Irene blinked, looking innocent.Lucifer sat down beside her. "Adrian should love you, but you should also respect him.""Didn't I respect him?" Irene was a little confused.Fia said, "While I'm still here, you just spread rumors that he is angry with you."Irene replied, "But he was
Eileen returned to the living room."Is she really going to marry Lucifer?" Victor asked nervously.Eileen remained silent.Victor threw the spatula in his hand. "Can't you stop her for a bit?""Why should I stop her? No matter who she marries, she will always be my best friend!" Eileen said angrily. "Whoever wants to stop her should stop her on their own!"Victor saw that she was angry and quickly picked up the spatula. "I'm going to cook."Eileen rolled her eyes at him, sat on the sofa, and scrolled through her phone.Thinking of Adrian and Irene, she could not help but feel a little irritable.What if Fia and Lucifer had a child in the future?For the happiness of the two children, she forwarded the photo sent by Fia to Conrad.After Conrad received the photo, he immediately ordered everyone under him to put down all work and find the location in the photo.Three days later.The wedding on the island was beautifully decorated, dreamy and gorgeous, with Lucifer’s involvem
Soon, Fia knew what they were doing with just a little of the decoration showing.Decorating the wedding venue.Irene was a little girl who was very happy when she saw balloons and pink ribbons.She ran over and grabbed them, but her brother, Adrian, slapped her little hand."Don't cause trouble!""So beautiful! These uncles and aunts were invited by Daddy. Can't I play with these things?"Adrian pinched her cheek and said, "That's Daddy decorating the wedding scene for Mommy!""What?" Irene immediately retracted her hand and said with an apologetic look. "I'm sorry. I didn't know."Adrian rubbed her head and said, "It doesn't matter. Don’t simply meddle. It should be beautiful when it's done."Irene nodded, took her brother’s hand and hid under a nearby coconut tree, and spent the whole day doing nothing except cooking and watching them.By evening, the dreamy and beautiful wedding scene was mostly completed.Irene leaned against her brother and asked dully, "Daddy and Momm