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
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