After a quick glance at the scum who was blocking the elevator door, Adrian gave up his struggle. Once they arrived at Conrad’s house, Mrs. Taylor directed him to wash the fruits, while she took the mother and her children into the living room.She was worried that if she let go, the three of them might leave.When Conrad returned after washing the fruits, she stood up. "You can sit and watch TV while enjoying some fruit. I'll go prepare the meal!""Thank you, Granny," Irene responded sweetly."Oh my, the little miss is really cute!" Mrs. Taylor swiftly went to the kitchen and started cooking.Fia swept a glance at Conrad, who was sitting across from her, and shifted uncomfortably in her seat.She asked, "Why did you decide to bring Mrs. Taylor here?"Conrad replied, "She's getting older, and I didn't feel comfortable leaving her alone in Gryphon."Fia inquired, "Is Ford in the capital too?""Yes, he is," Conrad replied as he leaned forward and picked up some cherries, offe
Conrad put a set of chopsticks on the edge of Fia’s bowl and asked, "What's wrong?"She shook her head, remaining silent.She was still somewhat shocked, having once hoped he could be a decent father. However, witnessing his casual behavior at the dinner table without any sense of paternal authority was still astonishing.With his temper, she had thought he would have been a more rigid and serious father."Master Maxwell has the potential to be a good father," Mrs. Taylor commented with a smile.Indeed, Conrad was making an effort to be a good parent, picking out their favorite dishes and using the common chopsticks to serve Irene and Adrian.Irene would sweetly thank him.Adrian would stare at the mountain of food in his bowl with great bitterness and deep hatred. In the end, he asked, unable to resist, "How do you know I like to eat all this?""We've had a few meals together, and I noticed," Conrad replied.Adrian frowned and hummed an acknowledgement.“Oh my, little young
The two siblings were finding the scum more and more pitiful.Fia gave a helpless smile. “So, Adrian, when you came out from the kitchen and sat down with him and even decided to frequently eat at his house, was it all because he is pitiful?”“Not entirely. The most important thing is still that Granny’s food is really good!” Adrian rubbed his sister’s head. “Don’t you think so?”Irene immediately nodded. “Yes yes yes.”Fia was left quite speechless.However, she had thought things through. She would not be a mother who controlled her children.Just like the current situation. If the two children wanted to grow close to Conrad, she would let them be as much as possible.Who knew when Lucifer and Conrad would start to fight. She and the children might have to leave. So, her letting them be could be considered as making sure the children did not have any regrets.Ultimately, she could only let the two children get a little closer to Conrad, but it was absolutely impossible for he
“Do you want to eat this? It’s really yummy.” Eileen brought a bowl of salad with Houttuynia cordata and passed it over.Fia swallowed. She hadn’t eaten this in a long time. It was her favorite.“The smell is terrible, but it’s delicious. Give it a try.” Eileen offered the bowl.“No need. I don’t like it.”“It’s really nice. I’m not lying,” Eileen said sincerely.Before Fia spoke up, “Blegh—" Eileen looked at Irene. “Omg! Little beauty, you can’t stand the smell?” Irene frowned as she covered her mouth, feeling extremely terrible. Eileen immediately sent it back to the kitchen, looking a little guilty when she returned.“I’m so sorry, Irene. I didn’t know you couldn’t take the smell.”Looking at Fia, she suddenly understood.Her daughter could not stand the smell, so as a mother, it was only natural that she would not eat it.“It’s okay.” Irene removed her hands and spoke up, flashing a smile. “My daddy, mommy, and brother don’t eat this. They all know that I don’t like
“…”Fia could not help being worried for her friend. “Could it be that you’ve worked too much to the point of not having the time to find yourself a life partner?”“No.” Eileen said as a curve of bitter smile spread on her face, “I think I’m destined to be alone. I might as well be a nun at this point.”Meanwhile, in the kitchen.Mrs. Taylor, Silas, Ford, and Tiger were cooking the dishes. While working the pot, Mrs. Taylor asked, “So, is Ms. Sia actually Madam?”The three men looked at one another intently and decided to zip their mouths and not say anything.Feeling annoyed, Mrs. Taylor slapped on her sons’ arm a few times.“Why can’t you tell me?! I’m your mother for goodness’s sake!”“Mom, please. It really is none of your concern. Please just pretend you don’t notice anything,” Silas begged.“But whenever I see Ms. Sia, I am always reminded of Madam. And the children… I have a strong hunch that they’re the twins that Madam was carrying in her womb five years ago.”“Sigh.
It had been thirty minutes since they left Conrad’s home. Why did the GPS show that Eileen was still in the underground parking lot?Feeling even more uneasy, Fia rang up Conrad’s phone as she needed someone to keep an eye on her children.“Come down and help keep an eye on the kids.”“Sure.” Conrad immediately came down.When they met at her door, Conrad asked, “What’s going on?”“I need to head out for a while. You accompany the kids.” Fia then shoved him into her home and closed the door before walking away.Hearing the children’s laughter from their playroom, Conrad slowly walked to it and opened the door.“Mommy, come look! Me and Irene had completed the puzzle that Daddy bought us the other day… Huh?! What are you doing here?!” Adrian shot a glare at Conrad. Conrad felt uneasy hearing Adrian calling Lucifer his “daddy”.“Your mother needs to go out to do something. So, I’m here to keep you company.”“Oh, I see.” Still upset, Adrian looked away. Recalling that this je
“Who’s at home with you?”“Just me and Irene. Mommy said she’s got stuff to do so she went out. She gave us a strict order to not go out.”“Good. Be a good boy and stay home. Ring me up if anything pops up.”After hanging up, Lucifer immediately switched on the app that was connected to the surveillance cameras that were installed in Fia’s home. However, they were not on—they were unplugged.“…”Hence, he had to give his underlings a call. A dozen minutes later, the doorbell on Fia’s door rang. “Oh, it must be Mommy! She’s home!” Adrian and Irene happily skipped to the entrance to get the door. Seeing this, Conrad stood up to tag along.However, it was not Fia who was standing outside. She was stunned when she saw Conrad.“Mr. Maxwell, why are you here?”Conrad gave her a conflicted look and said, “Did Lucifer tell you to come over?”“Yes,” Sophia answered weakly. She had not been acting in Lucifer’s interest as of late even though she still had the chaser planted in her
The woman became agitated. “Sit down and talk? Ahaha! Eileen, how can you say something like that? How can someone so despicable and filthy like you even say those words?!”Eileen closed her eyes and sneered. “There’s no need to do this, Sapphire.” Sapphire froze. “How did you know it’s me?”“You had treated Fia well since she was little, and I’m grateful.”“Grateful? You’re so grateful that you stole my husband? I married him for five years! Why won’t you free him?!”Sapphire stood up and switched on the light in the basement. Her face was pale, but her expression was brutal.Eileen looked at her. “You shouldn’t have become like this.”“This is all because of you...” Sapphire grabbed the chair and hurled it in her direction. “Without you, Victor will stick with me. We’ll get married, and we’ll have children. Then, we’ll live till we reach ripe old age!”She was filled with resentment.“But because of you, even if we didn’t get a divorce, his heart isn’t with me! My marriage
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