“I don’t know.” Irene’s small face was all scrunched up. “Neither does Adrian.” “Then, before you all found out that he was your father, what did you both think of him as an uncle?” Meeting Sophia’s eager gaze, Irene said seriously, “Quite good. Both Adrian and I pitied him because of his bad leg. Every time he saw the both of us, he would be extra gentle and kept giving us gifts.” “Then, did you all like him?” Irene nodded and said softly, “I quite liked him. Adrian too.” Sophia hugged Irene and gently patted her back. “I hope that you can have a complete family.” “Do you mean that you hope for Adrian and I to acknowledge our father? But Mommy would be very upset.” “It’s not possible now, but it doesn’t mean it will not be possible in the future.” Sophia let go of Irene and gave her a genuine smile. "I believe that once Mr. Maxwell knows of your identities, he would be extra happy."“Will he? Back then when Mommy had us, why did he hurt Mommy’s heart? He clearly k
Replying to Fia's message.Eileen had also mentioned it previously so Fia stared at Sophia’s message in a daze for quite a few seconds.Fia returned to the living room to sit down, thinking about it as she swiped through the online shopping platforms to search for a bunk bed.A lot of cute beds popped up, the kind where the top and bottom bunk were very safe and even had stairs. Just looking at it made her fancy it.The corners of Sophia’s lips curled up as she replied, ’ve taken a look. The nursery is spacious. We can put the bunk bed there. Then we can
His gaze turned deep as he stared at Fia. “The way you did it just now reminded me of my wife.”“......”Fia was speechless. "Except for my wife, you're the second one." Other women couldn't get this close to him at all. However, Fia said, "Miss Parker should be an exception, right?" "No." "Liar." Fia turned to pour water, suppressing her curiosity about this question. When he woke up with amnesia, besides his mother, there was Felicity by his side. She wouldn’t believe that Felicity hadn't taken care of him like a wife! Conrad saw her about to leave the master bedroom and hastily said, "During the days at the hospital, it was Silas and Charles who took turns watching over me." "Were the Parker sisters unwilling to take care of you?" Fia asked sarcastically. "No." Conrad frowned, not understanding why she was so concerned about the Parker sisters. "And why is that?" Fia leaned against the door, trying to keep her expression calm as if she was casually as
Fia cleared her throat. "You're overthinking it. Right now, in my eyes, you're just a patient, without any personal emotions."Conrad's lips curled slightly. "It's okay. I can handle any outcome. I've been limping for five years. I'm used to it."A tightness gripped Fia’s heart as she remembered the first time she saw him limping. Her emotions became a bit restless."Don't talk so much!"She reached out and gently pressed Conrad’s shoulder to lay him down."Tiger, administer the anesthesia."The lower half of his body would be numbed, making him unaware of the surgery process below the waist, but his brain would remain clear, and he wouldn't fall into a deep sleep.His right pant leg was cut off, exposing his entire leg.Fia took a deep breath and steadied herself. She said calmly, "I'm starting now. If you feel any discomfort, please let me know, okay?"She looked into his amber eyes."Okay." Conrad seemed to smile a bit, showing no fear.Tiger connected the monitoring devi
Fia didn't have time to correct how Tiger addressed her. She said, "Wait, it's almost done."This nerve had been injured five years ago and hadn't been repaired since. Nerves were delicate.There was only one chance!She couldn't afford to give up now.Hearing Tiger nearly breaking down, desperately urging Conrad not to fall asleep, Fia’s eyes couldn’t help reddening. Images of Conrad when he was young appeared in her mind."Sir, don't sleep, Sir!" Tiger shouted in his ear, his hand continuously slapping Conrad’s face.Conrad was in a daze, feeling too sleepy and too tired. He really wanted to close his eyes.Tiger agonized cries were so loud. He really wished he could cover his mouth.***"It's done!" Fia dropped the surgical instruments from her hand. "Tiger, I'll leave the rest to you!"She didn't have time to remove the blood-stained surgical gloves. She quickly pulled Tiger to where she was.Standing in front of Conrad, she grabbed his ears firmly, exerting force.At
She leaned on the bathroom sink with her hands and laughed at her reflection in the mirror."Am I stupid? Why did I save him?"At that moment, she had no intention of letting go, not even a bit.She was afraid that he might close his eyes and never wake up again.He didn't even know she was still alive, let alone that she had given birth to two lovely and kind-hearted children for him.How could he just die like that?“I don’t want him to die.” She closed her eyes as she said each word which came from the bottom of her heart.Whether it was because she hadn't completely let go of the past or because of their two children, she genuinely didn't want him to die in front of her.***Back in the hospital room, Conrad had been sleeping for two days, sustained by nutrition fluids.Tiger was anxious every day, frequently coming to Fia and asking, "Why does he keep sleeping?“When will he awaken?”Fia looked up impatiently. "What are you afraid of? I'm right here. I won't run away!"
As soon as she arrived home, Fia was surrounded by her children and Sophia.“Mommy, how’s Uncle Conrad’s leg?” Irene was the first to speak. Sophia did not dare to ask so she had to rely on the children to do the talking.Petting her daughter’s head, Fia said, “The operation was successful. Now, all he has to do is rest.”Adrian said, “So, after taking a rest, he’ll be able to walk properly?”“Yes.” Fia gave Sophia a warm smile. “Thank you for looking after them for me, Sophia.”Sophia shook her head and said, “Oh, don’t mention it. Actually, Adrian and Irene are so independent. They didn’t need me to babysit them at all. They did not even let me help them with their baths.”Hearing this, Fia felt a pain in her heart. “Compared to other children their age, these two are mentally mature. It’s my fault. I’ve been busy with work and could not do much for them. They are so independent because they have been living a rough childhood.”Sophia instinctively asked, “Did Mr. Guthrie no
“It’s all right, Sophia.” Fia comforted her with a warm smile, “Go get some rest. You must be very tired from taking care of the kids for the past few days.”She quietly opened the children’s bedroom to check on them. The kids were fast asleep, tucked in their blankets tightly. They were so smart and mature compared to other children of their age. So, she did not have to worry about them too much.Returning to her bedroom, Fia sent a message to Lucifer. “I’m going to buy an apartment in this residential area. When you’re done with your work, you can stay in it. Okay?”Meanwhile, Lucifer, dressed in a full business suit, was talking to his business partners. Suddenly, a soothing chime was sounded by his phone. It was the one with his personal number. Only Fia and the children knew of this number.“Excuse me for a moment, gentlemen.” He then stepped to a secluded corner before taking out his phone. After reading Fia’s message, he began replying to it, giving it his full attention