Fia took out her jewelry box. Everything that Conrad gave her for the past three years was inside.She rarely wore them. She snapped pictures of her pieces of jewelry and posted several sets on an online second-hand marketplace.She wanted to sell them. She needed to make the necessary preparations for her child and fight alone.Even though Conrad didn’t block her card, she didn’t want to place her hopes on it.Conrad came back and immediately ran toward the master bedroom.Fia sat in front of the dressing table and stared at her own reflection with the dark eyebags in the mirror.Conrad said, “Fia, let’s talk.”She looked at him in the mirror and said nothing.Conrad walked toward her and stood behind her, putting his hand on her shoulder.She frowned and hit his hand away.“If you have something to say, say it. Don’t touch me.” Her tone was cold and filled with anger.Conrad felt very remorseful.He pretended to not notice her attitude and spoke to her as gently as before
“I want her to get a memorial for my mom, apologize to her, and place it in the Maxwells’ cemetery.”“…”Fia saw Conrad’s expression from the mirror. She could see his deep frown. He must be angry and unable to accept it.Since this was humiliation to his mother and the Maxwell household!“Can you still say that you want to live with me in peace?” She spoke in a tone that sounded as if she was making a joke.Conrad looked down and stayed silent for a bit.However, Fia was not willing to wait anymore. She grabbed her luggage from the corner and looked at Conrad. “If your mom can’t do it, I’ll just let the law handle her.”“…” Conrad looked at her, still thinking about Thea.“Even if I can only lock her up for a short time, my mom would still be happy if she knew, right?” She tried to smile, but there were only tears in her eyes.Conrad walked over and embraced her. “You’re leaving?”Fia said, “Do you think that we can still continue living like this?”“Fia, everything I told
The servants had prepared a bed with red bed sheets and a blanket. They had even prepared flowers inside the bedroom.The moment Fia entered, Grandpa Maxwell came to mind.She remembered what happened when she first came to the Maxwell’s family residence.He had said to the servants, “Even when I’m no longer here, you must treat Fia well. When she’s back with Conrad, you must clean up the bedroom. Oh, prepare a vase of flowers for her. Girls like flowers, yes? That’ll brighten her mood.”Conrad followed Fia’s eyes and looked at the vase of roses.“When we came back the first time, the servants prepared a vase of roses too.”“Yes. Grandpa told them to.” Fia’s eyes turned red.The two of them took a shower and lay on the bed. Fia slept at the side.Conrad quietly moved over to her. He had just wanted to grab her waist when his phone rang.“Ha.” She smiled mockingly. “The ringtone you set for her is so lovely.”Conrad couldn’t say a word.He quickly grabbed his phone, refused E
“Mom, Conrad, aren’t you going to have breakfast soon?” Fia held a small bowl of breakfast oats with hot milk. She blew a spoonful to cool it down before eating it.Whenever Beryl saw her from then onward, she would feel uncomfortable.“Mom, let’s go have some breakfast. It won’t be nice anymore if the milk cooled down.”“I’m not hungry,” Beryl said as she turned around.Meanwhile, Fia used a lazy tone as if she was talking about the weather and said “Mom, are you trying to delay things and go back on your words? Then Conrad and I will…”“Who said I’ll go back on my words?! I won’t. I’ll make an appointment with an expert to talk about the memorial.”“Alright. To be honest, I was hoping you’d forget it,” Fia said with a smile and looked at Conrad. “Then, we can let the law do its job.”“You…” Beryl turned around and glared at Fia, but swallowed the curses that threatened to leave her lips.The woman had evidence against her, so she couldn’t simply make any move.At the dinner
“Auntie Beryl, I…”Esme’s mind was thrown into chaos. She couldn’t accept what Beryl had said so suddenly.“Also… The family heirloom… The bracelet that I gave you before. Give it back to me.” Beryl forced herself to say it. She hated Fia for forcing her to do this, but if she didn’t do as she was told, Fia would tell her son about what she had said.She wanted to live an affluent life as part of the Maxwell household. She couldn’t allow her plan to fall into ruins.“What?!” Conrad said with a dark expression on his face. “You gave the bracelet to Esme? Grandpa told you to give Fia. Why didn’t you do as he asked?!”“Well… I thought you and Esme would be able to get married, so I gave it to Esme first. Afterward, I couldn’t get it back.” Beryl looked at Conrad woefully, hoping that her son would pity her.However, Fia burst out in laughter.“Stop joking. You gave that bracelet to my cousin not too long ago.”Beryl had just glanced up at Fia and wanted to argue with her when Fia
“You can stop calling me that now. Give it back.” Beryl grabbed Esme’s wrist and removed it herself.She then walked over to Fia and gave it to her in a servile manner.“The bracelet is yours now, Fia.”Fia laughed and didn’t move.Conrad looked at his mother. His mother would never try to curry favor with Fia in the past.“I mistreated you in the past, Fia. So forgive me, alright?” Beryl wanted to help Fia wear the bracelet.“No thanks. It’s dirty.” Fia moved her hand away.Beryl froze.Fia smiled as her gaze went from Beryl to Esme.“Someone wore it already. It’s dirty… And I find it disgusting.”Conrad stood up and took the bracelet away from Beryl’s hand. “I’ll wash it.”When Esme heard his words, her tears began to roll down as she shook.Fia was humiliating her. Not only did Conrad not help her, he even humiliated her along with Fia.That was no longer the young man she knew!But she would not give up!They were already divorcing, but even then Fia managed to take
Conrad went back up to the master bedroom. Fia was sitting in front of the dressing table with a hand over her belly.Her expression was dark… And somewhat sorrowful.He walked in and squatted down, and helped her put the bracelet on.“What are you doing?!” Fia flung his hand away in shock.“I washed the bracelet. It belongs to you from now on,” Conrad said in a gentle tone.Fia frowned. “Why didn’t you go console her?”She thought that he wouldn’t be back for a while.He would always first console Esme and then send her home.“I'm a man of my words. I won’t see her again if nothing important is happening.”“Oh, really? Let’s see how long you can fake this.”Fia wanted to stand up and leave. She didn’t want to speak with Conrad.He grabbed her wrist and didn’t want to let her go.He growled and asked, “You were putting your hand on your tummy just now. Are you feeling upset?”“Upset about what?” Fia looked at him in confusion.“That you’re infertile.”“…”“You want a ch
Conrad personally drove Fia and his mother to the Maxwell’s cemetery.Once the servants had placed the tablet in its proper place, Beryl was forced to apologize in front of the tablet and go through with the ceremony.Conrad announced his intentions to his ancestors as he lit the candles. Meanwhile, Fia simply watched. She didn’t want to pray to them.Fia stood there as the wind blew, feeling how ridiculous humanity was.Her mother-in-law, who was once so terrifying, was unbelievably subservient.If she had known this would work, she would have done it earlier.However, she shook her head.If she hadn’t gone through everything, she wouldn’t have dared to go against Beryl because of her love for Conrad.“Now you believe me, right? That I didn’t try to fool you?” Beryl walked over weakly.“Ha…” Fia let out a laugh. She didn’t want to waste her breath and simply walked out.Conrad quickly chased after her.“We’re done with the memorial. Do you want to stay in the family residen
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