“Uh-huh!” Irene decided to focus on the food and not on the adults after getting Adrian annoyed.“Take some beef.” Fia picked up a piece of beef and gave it to Eileen, ignoring Conrad.Eileen got close and whispered, “You told me to give myself a chance. What about you?”Fia whispered back, “Our situation is different.”Eileen nodded. “But the kids can’t accompany you forever. The only person that can accompany us is our other half.”She knew that, of course. But the estrangement of five years couldn’t be dispelled that easily.Just then, there was a sound from the entrance.Fia quickly got up to greet the person.When Lucifer came in and saw her, he smiled. “How did you know it’s me?”“You have the key, of course.” Fia naturally took the bags in his hand.She looked at it and mumbled, “Why did you buy more blocks for them? They haven’t even finished the ones you bought for them previously.”“I bought some when I came across a toy shop when I was overseas.”In the dining ro
Cornad took a few more bites and was the first to leave.Victor was feeling tired and also said his goodbyes. He then went upstairs to look for Conrad.The two cousins who used to be rivals now sat in the same living room in harmony.Victor looked at the apartment that Conrad bought and said, “Aurora Residences really does live up to its name as a high-end neighborhood. This apartment is very well made.”“If you like it, you can buy one too.”“Forget about me. I can stay anywhere alone. No need to buy so many assets. No one’s inheriting it anyway.”Conrad gave it a glance. “My uncle and aunt have no children. No matter where you’re from, you’re always their son.”“I know. They told me that too.”Conrad then said, “What I’m saying is that there’s no need for you to announce your lineage in a press conference and cut off your relationship with the Maxwells.”“Are you worried that I’ll run away and won’t take care of them? The reason that I announced my lineage is because I want
“He won’t. Don’t worry,” Fia said and then looked at her curious daughter. She patted Irene’s head and said, “Aunt Eileen and I are talking about the TV show.”“Okay.” Irene looked away, pretending not to hear.Eileen glanced at her, and couldn’t say anything else.She simply said, “Give me a call if there’s anything. Or Conrad. Even Victor’s fine!”“Sure.” Fia gave her a smile. “A doctor will visit you tonight to look at your injury. I also arranged for a nurse to come take care of you.”“I’m not that hurt. There’s no need for that. All I need to do is eat and sleep well.”“You have to apply the cream on your wounds periodically to get better so that your bones will stop causing you pain,” Fia said. “If you’re afraid to be alone at home, tell Lyn to accompany you.”Eileen’s heart skipped a beat. “You won’t come and visit me soon?’“Lucifer didn’t manage to celebrate the new year when he was alone out there. The kids and I will have to accompany him, so we won’t visit you for n
Fia watched the trio like an outsider. She couldn’t help but feel moved. Yet, there was a sense of worry and sorrow too. "Lucifer, have you resolved the matter with your company?""No," Lucifer replied as he finished washing the dishes, then wiped the stove clean with a cloth.Fia gazed at his back, feeling an unusual heaviness.Just by looking at how Esme, Peter, and Britney behaved initially, one could tell what a terrifying master he was.But here, with her, he wasn't like that, and was always restraining his manic temper.She wondered how she got so fortunate to have him treat her so well."Is there anything I can help with?"Lucifer paused. "Let's not discuss adult matters in front of the kids.""Then we'll talk later.""Okay."Afterward, Lucifer played with the kids in the children's room.Fia did some work on the computer. Her current job was very flexible and made money easily.At night, when both children were asleep, the two of them sat in the living room.Luc
Adrian and Irene blinked. "So, we don't have to go to kindergarten anymore?""You'll still go to kindergarten. When I'm at work, you'll be at school, and I'll pick you up when I'm done."Adrian frowned but didn't say anything.Irene voiced her question. "So when I get to know everyone and then leave, do I have to go to a different kindergarten?""Yes, that's right." Fia was a little concerned. She reassured them. "But, don't worry. Mommy will be with you, and as long as you have Mommy, there's nothing to be afraid of, okay?""We won't ever leave each other, right?" Irene asked."That's right." Fia felt a bit sad for Adrian.He was always trying to be a matured man, a peacemaker, making sure she and Lucifer didn't fight."Adrian, in the future, let’s change it so that Mommy will protect you and your little sister. Just eat and play happily like your sister, okay?"Adrian was silent for a moment before asking, "Can we still contact Daddy when we go abroad?"Fia suddenly choked
“Then remember to call us!”Adrian and Irene were reluctant to let him go.Lucifer’s heart felt uneasy. He crouched down to hug the two children. “Alright. I will think of you two all the time, no matter where.”He raised his head and looked at Fia. “No matter where I am, I will miss you all.”Adrian and Irene could not hold back their tears anymore and started crying.Fia said, “Let the kids and I send you to the airport.”“No need. Otherwise, people will laugh when they see us crying at the airport.”He rubbed the two children’s heads. “When I’m not around, you need to listen to Mommy and help me protect Mommy well, got it?”“Got it.” The two children said in between sobs.Adrian added, "I will protect Mommy and my little sister. Daddy, you can focus on your work.""Good. You're a good boy."After Lucifer left, both children hugged Fia and cried.Fia’s heart was in turmoil.She was afraid that Lucifer might not return this time, at least not until he was done dealing w
Adrian and Irene were initially somewhat apprehensive, but upon hearing about the goldfish, their eyes lit up.Irene asked, "Are there many goldfish?""That's right! We have a big, big fish tank with lots of goldfish inside!" Quincey’s fair face lit up with a smile.Fia stared at her, momentarily taken aback.This girl had a small, fair face with exquisite features. If she grew out her hair, she would be absolutely enchanting.But for some reason, this strikingly beautiful girl dressed in a more neutral style and walked with a boyish stride.Quincey led the two children slowly toward the inside of the kindergarten, and Fia followed, her gaze fixed on Quincey."Wow! Isn’t it pretty, Adrian?""Yes!"The two children stood by the fish tank, gently touching the fish through the glass, as if they were afraid of startling the fish."They really like the goldfish." Quincey lifted her head and met Fia’s slightly dazzled gaze. Her smile became even more captivating."Are you planning
"Did you find a kindergarten?" Conrad asked curiously. "Which kindergarten is it?"He had been eager to help her find one but had been turned down.To avoid annoying her further, he had decided not to push it."It's near your company," Fia replied nonchalantly. "I'll finish work every day at 4:30 PM sharp and then pick up the kids.""Alright." Conrad readily agreed. He wanted her to join his company not to burden her with extra work.Irene looked up at him. "Can you promise me something?""Irene!" Adrian pulled his sister's clothes."I’m not asking him to buy anything for us." Irene huffed and quickly said, "I want him to protect our mommy! If there's any danger at his workplace, he has to protect her!"Fia was quite touched.Adrian nodded. "Yes."He held Irene’s hand and apologized. "I'm sorry, Irene. I didn't know...""It's okay." Irene pouted and glared at Conrad. "Did you hear that? You have to protect our mommy!""Okay." Conrad’s emotions were complicated.If they had
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