“No need,” Conrad said, then he paused. “Inform Ms. Sia.”“Ms. Sia?” Silas was confused as he spoke with some hesitation. “Sir, if you’re going to set up the memorial for her, don’t you think it’s inappropriate to invite her?”Conrad said, “Why?”“Well... She has a family and children, and you’re treating her so differently. If you’re going to set up the memorial, what would she think?”“Who knows,” Conrad said with a smile.Silas became even more confused. “You’ve changed a lot after the surgery, Sir. I don’t understand you anymore.”“Now that I’ve gotten my memories back, there are things that I’ve figured out,” Conrad said as he headed to the car.Silas quickly walked over to open the door.While on the way to the airport, he asked, “Are we really inviting Ms. Sia?”“Yes, invite her. Say that as a thank you for treating my legs, I’m inviting her to witness my feelings for my wife,” Conrad said.Silas wasn’t sure what his boss was thinking, but he did it anyway.When Fia p
Fia didn’t want to be affected by the past, and she gave Sophia a smile.“I’ll pack up for Adrian and Irene too.”“Let me do it,” Sophia said.“Sure,” Fia said as she sat on the bedside, seemingly having other thoughts. “Sophia.”Sophia turned around. “What is it?”“I’ve been dead for five years. Why is there a need to have a memorial service? Is there a need to?”Fia was having mixed feelings.Sophia was silent for a second before saying, “His feelings are genuine.”“Genuine? Ha...” Fia looked at the decorated hanging lamp on top of her. “I can’t afford his genuineness. It’ll get me killed.”At the airport, Conrad was leading Silas while Fia was leading Sophia and the two kids as they encountered each other.Sophia had already covered her entire face, and instinctively lowered her head when she saw Conrad.Conrad and Silas didn’t look at her and simply greeted Fia.Fia glanced at them and said, “What a coincidence.”Silas nodded. “It is. I thought you were flying off to G
Silas was so annoyed that he pretended to sleep too.Adrian and Irene got together and whispered to themselves.“Don’t you think Aunt Sophia and Uncle Silas are acting a bit weird, Adrian?”“I know. They definitely know each other. But it seems like they’re having an argument.”“Maybe he likes her?’Adrian remembered Tiger. “What about Uncle Tiger?”“Huh?” The question was beyond her ability, and Irene didn’t answer.Adrian then whispered, “I think Uncle Tiger likes Aunt Sophia too, more than Uncle Silas!”“Why?”“Because Uncle Tiger was afraid to even look at Aunt Sophia, and he looks so sad having to lower his head every time. But Uncle Silas is so prideful… It’s like he doesn’t want to lose face in front of Aunt Sophia and pretends to be strong.”Irene blinked as she looked at him.“How do you know things that are so complicated?”Adrian then said regretfully, “I grew up healthier than you, I guess.”“But I'm growing up healthily now, too,” Irene said melancholically. “
“Of course!” Irene giggled. “Then, we’ll take Mommy and Aunt Sophia for trips, alright?”“Sure!” Adrian nodded before adding, “And Daddy too!”Fia’s heart tightened and she looked at Adrian.Adrian looked back at her. “Did I say anything wrong?”“No, it’s just that your daddy is very busy. He might not have the time to go with us.”“He’ll make time no matter how busy he is.”Just then, a luxury MPV stopped in front of them. Adrian said, “The car Daddy arranged!”Fia looked over, and the driver was someone she had met before. He was one of Lucifer’s best lieutenants.What was his name again?She had forgotten his name. That was because she had never cared about it, and she never bothered to ask.When they were inside the vehicle, the driver introduced himself saying, “I’m Beltran Weber. The master has asked me to be your driver.”“Sure.”While it looked like a simple arrangement, she was not in a place to refuse.Beltran said, “Are you going back to the hotel? The master ha
The adults were stunned. Fia was just about to warn him when Jason answered.“No. Do you want to introduce a girlfriend to me?”Irene said, “My brother doesn’t know any girls, but Aunt Sophia is quite nice! You can consider her!”“Aunt Sophia?” Jason looked at the woman who had covered most of her face with her mask and hat. “How old are you?”Sophia was speechless.Fia said, “My friend is a bit cold. My apologies.”She then extended her hands and patted Adrian and Irene’s heads. “Now, stop saying things like that. A lot of girls like a man like him, so there’s no need for you to introduce anyone to him.”Jason stared at Fia. The way she looked at the kids and spoke with them was so gentle.She looked a lot like a woman deep within his memories.But when she faced him, she was so cold and treated him like a stranger.If it was Fia, she wouldn’t treat him like that, right?But if she wasn’t Fia, why would he be reminded of her every time he saw her?After that, he would fall
Sophia quickly rephrased her words. “What I mean is that will Lucifer ask you to hurt him?”“To be honest? I don’t know,” Fia said. She had rarely been so baffled for the past five years.“When Lucifer told me to go to the capital with the kids, I already knew that I would meet my old acquaintances. I don’t know about anything else. I don’t know what he wants me to do, and I don’t know what he wants to do.”The confusion in Fia’s eyes disappeared as she looked at Sophia and said, “And I don’t care, Sophia.”Sophia wasn’t sure what to say.“To be honest with you, Adrian, Irene, and I don’t want anything to happen to Lucifer.”Sophia was having very mixed feelings. She could understand how Fia was feeling. No matter how evil Lucifer was, he did save her and her children.But Sophia was so innocent too! She had also accepted his help back in the training camp.“Sophia, I can’t promise you anything,” Fia said as her brows locked together. “I’m very sorry.”Sophia sighed, giving Fi
Fia was stunned. “What does that have to do with me?!”“I found the diary that Fia was hiding. I found out a lot.”Fia’s heart tightened. She hid that diary away when she was still “alive”. She had never thought of showing it to him!And he found it? And read it?It was as if something detonated in her mind, and she momentarily lost control of her emotions. “What diary? I don’t understand what you’re talking about!”“It’s my wife’s diary. Of course, you wouldn’t know.” Conrad focused on the voice from the other end of the line.“You’re sick!” Fia cursed and wanted to hang up.“Tomorrow, nine in the morning. You’re welcome to join.” With that, Conrad was worried to hear her reject him, so he quickly hung up.Fia’s hand went limp as she looked at her phone.Next to her grandma. If she did die five years ago, it would be a great place to be.Seven in the morning the next day, Fia got up, remembering that Conrad was going to have her service at nine.“Sophia, stay here with Adri
Silas was getting worried. “I’ll wait at the side.”Conrad simply said, “Just give me the keys.”After Silas left, Conrad looked at Fia while he held the umbrella.Her hair was wet and the cold rain drenched her jacket.“Aren’t you cold?”“No.” Fia looked at him icily. “Why did you tell me to come here?”The emotions sealed in his heart bubbled out as he walked over to cover the rain for her.The rain pitter-pattered on the umbrella like a song of love.“Haven’t visited Grandmother for a long time.” His voice rang under the rain.Fia frowned before dispelling her displeasure and looked at him.“What are you talking about?”“Stop faking it.” Conrad tried his best to calm down, wanting to expose Fia.Even if this “Ms. Sia” was not who she claimed to be, she was no longer that girl from back then.He couldn’t understand her.Suddenly, he felt very irritated.“What are you doing?!” Fia was shocked when he dragged her arm and pulled her toward Thea’s grave.“Open your eyes a