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
“Oh? Since when did Fia get so sensible?” Hank looked at Fia with a fake smile. He felt bad for his daughter Esme.He wondered what she had done to make Conrad submit to her.He had even blocked Esme and Beth’s numbers.If it wasn’t because he had asked for help to get Silas’s number, he probably couldn’t even invite them over.“Stop joking, Uncle Hank,” Fia said in a forceful manner. “I’ve always been sensible. You’ve simply never seen it.“The only reason that you’re praising me as such is because you’re bothered by his status.”Hank was speechless.Since when did she get so sharp-tongued?!“Conrad!”A joyful voice rang. Esme was wearing a bohemian skirt as she ran out. Her hair flowed in the wind as she wore a floral wreath, making her look like a fairy.She pretended to not see Fia at all as she went up to Conrad, her eyes filled with longing.“I’ve finally seen you. I haven’t seen you for a week.“We haven’t been separated for such a long time since I’ve returned. Did
Conrad almost choked. As he tried to control his temper, he loosened the strength he used to pull her.Fia pulled away from him without hesitation and walked ahead.Esme used this chance to get close to Conrad and whispered, “Conrad, Fia is going too far…“She ignores her husband who’s standing right here as she approaches another man so passionately…”“Shut up!” Conrad gave Emse a glare before following them.He pushed Jason, who was by Fia’s side, away.Jason didn’t want to argue with him and simply walked over to the other side.“How are you feeling lately?”“Thank you, Evans. I’m feeling alright lately.”Jason frowned. “When you went to the hospital last time, my colleague said that you have mild depression. It’s not something neglectable. You have to stay positive.”“When did this happen? Why wasn’t I told of this?” Conrad asked.Fia said, “After my mom passed away, I didn't feel that well so I went to have a checkup.”“Not well? Are you feeling better?” Conrad asked i
“I’m sorry, but I’m not feeling that well,” Fia said as she pulled her hand away from Conrad’s and walked away.Sapphire complained, “What’s with your wife today, Conrad? Seems like she’s not happy to see me.”Conrad glanced at Sapphire and said, “Rather than worrying about that, you should worry about the man next to you!”“Victor?” Sapphire looked at him, confused. “Victor’s attitude is quite warm. He even greeted you because you’re cousins.”Conrad didn’t want to waste his breath anymore.Everyone from his mother’s household, including the Starling household, was quite the simpleton and would act recklessly.“Let’s talk, Conrad.” Victor caught Conrad’s arm.Sapphire then quickly said, “You two should chat. I’ll go chat with Fia.”Conrad had just wanted to fling Victor’s hand away when he heard Victor whisper into his ears, “Do you want to know a secret?”In the garden, Fia was having a walk on her own and she sat in front of the fish pond.Looking at all the fish swimming
“He probably doesn’t want a child!” Fia instinctively said.“How do you know?” Sapphire asked in shock.Fia gave her an awkward smile. “My husband is the same. I guess all his cousins think the same way?”“Conrad doesn’t want a child? But I heard from my aunt that you’re infertile.”“He doesn’t want one.” Fia bit her lips. She was growing resentful when she remembered the child that Eileen had to abort.“Sapphire, you’re pretty and have a good personality. If you can let go of Victor and look at other good men, maybe you’ll be able to find happiness!”Sapphire frowned. “Why are you telling me this, Fia?”Fia said. “I simply feel that if a man tells a woman to wait and not marry, that means that he doesn’t love that woman enough. There’s really no point in wasting your time.”“Really?” Sapphire was taken aback. “Your cousin, Esme, told me the same thing.”Fia frowned. She never expected Esme to tell Sapphire the same thing.“But your cousin didn’t say it so directly. She asked
Conrad asked again, “Where is she?”Esme whispered, “She’s resting on the bed. You should be able to see her if you come inside.”Conrad followed, and the fragrance became even stronger.He sensed something was wrong and turned around.Esme cried out his name and pounced on him. She then held him tightly and said, “Conrad… Conrad! Please don’t give up on me!”“Esme, please have some self-respect!”“Aren’t you worried about me at all? I was almost destroyed by your cousin’s people! And even now I would recall what happened to me that night as soon as I close my eyes! I’m scared! I’m afraid to even step out and see other people! I’m afraid that others will attack me!“Conrad, when I went to the hospital and checked, the doctor said that I’m mentally unhealthy. I don’t want to go crazy! Please help me.”Conrad remembered Fia. Jason said that she has mild depression.Compared to Esme, she’s in a much better condition.“If you’re sick, Esme. Tell your family to bring you to the ho
She shook her head with a bitter smile.The last week had been like a dream.And she had now woken up from her slumber.What was she supposed to do next?“Fia, let’s wait for his explanation, alright?” Eileen looked at Fia’s belly. “For the baby.”“Let’s eat. It won’t be delicious anymore if it’s cold.”What happened between Conrad and Esme had a deep effect. Since it was revealed on local media, it was not something that could be removed by just using money or through the work of a PR team.Evening. Eileen sent Fia home.There was a throng of reporters outside Conrad’s mansion.The driver stopped. “There are too many reporters. We can’t get in.”“Let me down here then,” Fia said calmly.Eileen held her hand and said, “No. With so many reporters here, they will chase after you and ask you about them. What if they hurt the baby in your womb?”Fia frowned and said nothing.Eileen held her hand even tighter. “We’re best friends. Don’t be a stranger.”With that, she said to t