“Do you like to watch Aunt Eileen’s TV dramas too?” Irene asked.“Well, I don’t watch as frequently as I’d like.”Conrad tried to recall what shows Eileen had taken part in recently but he could not remember any specific roles she had.Adrian said, “Which character did you like the most?”“…”Pausing for two seconds, Conrad answered, “I like most of her characters. She’s been good at her job.”“Then point out some examples!” Adrian probed further in a serious tone.“Well, she had three roles that she had won awards for. One was in a noir film, another was from a medieval political drama, and the last one was from a high fantasy drama. These three were highly acclaimed by both the critics and the public.”Irene gave him a thumbs up. “Wow, you’re spot on! Why yes! Those three were Aunt Eileen’s best works! The stories were really good too! Mommy even cried after watching them!”“…”Fia stared at her daughter silently.Adrian smirked. “Heh, you’re a man yet you watch these mell
No wonder their mommy rejected him, hated him.“How did you hurt her?” The two children didn’t want to ask anymore, but Fia asked him instead.Conrad looked straight at the emotionless Fia. “The environment that I grew up in lacked love, and I don’t understand what love is too. My dead wife and her cousin grew up together with me. I’m closer to her cousin, so we confirmed our relationship as lovers when we were still young. After that, her cousin left the country. My grandfather and her grandmother made me and my wife marry.“We respected each other during the marriage. She was a good wife, but I wasn’t a good husband.“Before her cousin came back, she sought me out. I thought that I was still in love with her, and so, I asked for a divorce.”Irene and Adrian listened wholeheartedly. Suddenly, they felt pity for their mother.“That was the biggest mistake I made. I ruined our marriage before I thought things through. I did all of that. Meanwhile, her cousin kept on harassing her
Fia patted the children’s heads. “It’s all in the past. It doesn’t hurt me anymore.”She kneeled and tidied the twins’ collars of their jackets. She then gently said to the children, “You’re my greatest happiness. You healed me.”Irene bit her lips and whispered, “Did you really stab him?”Fia was slightly stunned as her facial expression was filled with bitterness.“I really thought that I couldn’t live on anymore. I hated him… So much.”“I’m sorry, Mommy.” Irene hugged her mother. “I’m not blaming you. I just feel…sad.”“The phone said that marriage is something that’s filled with love. Why did you suffer so much pain?”“Why did the two of you become like that?”Adrian frowned and then mumbled, “You’re still a kid, so of course you don’t know. The world of adults is very complicated.”Fia pulled Adrian over and hugged both of them.“It’s all in the past. I won’t do anything stupid anymore. I'll always think of you two.”When Fia remembered about Lucifer, she earnestly s
Fia was touched and she quickly nodded. “Once his right leg has healed, I won’t owe him anything anymore.”“Alright,” Lucifer said without hesitation. “Then, I’ll take the kids for now. If you miss them, you can give me a call anytime.”Fia nodded. “Thank you.”“You can pretend that I owe you one,” Lucifer said as if making a joke as he left with the children.Fia looked at their departing figures. When she could no longer see them, she sighed and turned back to Conrad’s ward.“Why are you back here alone? Where are the kids?”Listening to Conrad’s anxious voice, she sneered. “You’re overstepping your boundaries.”Conrad frowned but realized that she was right.“The children’s father is here?”“Yes.” Fia poured herself a glass of water and then stood by the window, looking outside.Conrad looked at her. Every time he did, it was like looking at his wife.But when she turned around, her expression and her skin color would pull him back to reality.“Won’t their father mind yo
Fia was also trusting of Silas and Tiger.Silas carefully opened the door. He looked down and kept his curiosity to himself.He said in a light voice, “Ms. Sia, our boss is not feeling well and he’s in a bad mood. If he somehow offends you, please forgive him and don’t take it to heart.”Fia looked at Silas with half-closed eyes and asked, “You worked for him for many years?”“Yes.” Silas’ eyes kept on looking down.Fia then asked, “How can you still be so loyal to him despite his bad temper?”Silas said, “We had gone through multiple life-and-death situations together. It’s not as simple as him just employing me. I admire him. Respect him. I will be his most loyal soldier forever.”Fia frowned as she looked at Silas in a daze, her thoughts wandering in the clouds.When Silas didn’t hear her response, he carefully looked up.When Silas saw her in a daze, he couldn’t help but widen his eyes.Ms. Sia looked a lot like Fia when she was in this state.“Ms. Sia, why do you hate o
“She has nothing to do with Madam and Sophia. She humiliated them the moment she opened her mouth. How could they be related at all?”Conrad opened his eyes and looked at Tiger. “You think that she’s Sophia?”Tiger gritted his teeth.Conrad said, “If she is Sophia, where did the two children come from?”Tiger looked at him in shock. “Do you mean…?”“I don’t mean anything. I’m tired. I’m going back to sleep.”Tiger refused to leave. He simply wanted to have a good chat with the boss.Silas came over and pulled him out of the main bedroom.When the two of them were in the living room, Silas said, “Your boss is different than he was five years ago.”“Yeah.”“Don’t think too much. She doesn’t look like a bad person. The mysteries surrounding her will be dispelled as time passes.”Tiger nodded. “When will Sophia come back?”Silas tapped his shoulder. “Worry about the present. Don’t think too much about the others.”…Aurora Residences. Basement carpark.Lucifer was waking the
When Fia received the picture and the text, she was almost dozing off.The figures inside the picture were very clear, and it instantly dispelled her sleepiness.She sat up and carefully looked at the text that was sent.Fia looked at the door, gripping her phone tightly. It was the first time she had received such a message.She was sure that it had to be Sophia!Lucifer took the children to meet up with Sophia?Why meet with Sophia? He had another mission for her?She looked at the picture carefully and recognized that it was the basement carpark of Aurora Residences. She quickly got up and went out.“Where are you going?” Silas, who was in the living room, quickly asked.“There’s something I need to do. I’ll be back.” Fia said as she glanced at Tiger.It wasn’t long after Fia left that Tiger gave Silas’ shoulder a good hold and said, “Watch after the boss. I’m going out!”Silas grabbed his arm. “You’re going to follow her?”Tiger’s eyes narro
The woman didn’t say a word, but there was nowhere else to go when she was forced to the corner. There was helplessness in her eyes as she suddenly lashed out toward Fia, aiming for her face!Normally, her opponent would protect her head. She could then escape using that chance.However, Fia didn’t protect herself. Instead, she wanted to grab her hand.The woman frowned. Even after a few years’ worth of training at the Hellish Training Camp, she was still no match against her since she was trained since she was little.She could always knock Fia’s hand away and strike Fia’s face, but she still slowed down in the end.Fia used this chance to force her against the wall and quickly removed her mask.“…Sophia.” Fia’s voice trembled. It was the first time in five years that she wasn’t thinking of hiding her identity when facing an old friend.The two women looked at each other, their eyes filled with mixed feelings. They didn’t know what to say.The atmosphere turned for the worse w
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