Jason’s perception toward her didn’t change as he said, “Regardless, you’re still that same kind woman in my eyes. You’re simply retaliating. But you did it the wrong way. You shouldn’t have thrown yourself in like that.”FIa didn’t want to continue with this topic. She could only hope that the officers were competent enough to prove her innocence.Suddenly, a thought appeared in her mind. With how Conrad loved Esme, would he simply let her admit to the crime just because Esme started sobbing and wanted to kill herself? Just to make her happy?“What are you thinking about again?” Jason held Fia’s shoulder tightly. He could feel her losing control of her emotions again.“I’m fine!” Fia took in a deep breath and gave Jason a cheerful smile. “I’ll take them on as they come. I can pay the price for this.”Jason narrowed his eyes and said, “I’ll stand by your side.”That night, Jason prevented the police officers from interrogating Fia through the night using her health as an excuse.
“Thank you, doctor.”After Fia had cried her heart out, she felt much better inside and her emotions stabilized too.Sally smiled gently and grabbed some clean clothes for her. While Fia got changed, she changed new bedding for her.“Thank you.” Fia thanked her once again. She reminded her of Jason and she really felt that they suited each other very well.“Doctor Sally, if you have time, you should spend more time with Doctor Evans.”Sally raised her eyes and she could clearly see Fia’s expression. She smiled helplessly. “I know you mean well, but you’re a smart girl. His heart belongs to someone else. If I try to force my way, it would only push him away.”“I’m sorry.” Fia looked away. She didn’t dare to look at Sally.Sally patted her hands. “This has nothing to do with you. Don’t make yourself into a criminal.“Fia, I believe that I need to repeat this to you. You won’t be able to have any peaceful days with Mr. Maxwell. Your emotions are very unstable. My suggestion is tha
Eileen accompanied Fia for a while before her personal assistant Lyn gave her a call from downstairs. A group of fans and reporters had heard that she was here and wanted to see her.She was worried that it would disturb Fia from her rest, so she left.Before she left, the two of them told each other to be careful of their injuries and promised that they would go out to eat after Fia was discharged.“Ms. Reid was here just now?” Conrad came in with lunch. He realized that there was plenty of street food on the bedside table. They were all food that Fia and Eileen loved to snack on when they were together.Fia gave him a glance and ignored him.“Stop eating all of this.”He then set up her table and pulled her arm. “Get up and have some lunch.”“No thanks. Give them to Esme!” “…”Fia put the table back after she spoke and then lied on her side.Conrad frowned. “Now is not the time to start a fight with me.”“Ha, you think too much. I have no time to start anything with you.
“I’m your husband. What is it that you can’t tell me?” Conrad looked at Fia in confusion.Fia sneered and said, “She’s your childhood friend. Your childhood love. Your first love.”“Do you know that I’m the only one that can help you? If you don’t tell me, I can’t help you.”“If you trusted me, do I even have to tell you anything? If you don’t trust me, what’s the use of me saying anything?”“You…”The door suddenly opened and two people cut off what Conrad wanted to say.He looked at the two of them coldly. “Why are you here?!”“Mr. Maxwell, we’re Esme’s parents. We have a responsibility to ask Fia about what happened to Esme!” Beth took a step forward toward the hospital bed first.Hank looked at Conrad and said in a much gentler tone, “Fia is our family. We wish that this has nothing to do with her, so that’s why I came to ask her.”“Get out!” Conrad said, not giving them a chance to negotiate.Hank gave him a smile and said, “Mr. Maxwell, we should have a talk now that th
“Calm down. Esme is already suffering like this, and we’ll need more money to treat her. If something happens to the company at this juncture, how are we going to survive?!”The door to the ward was still open. Fia listened to her aunt and uncle’s argument as they walked further and further away. She then glared at Conrad coldly.“Looks like my husband has been quite generous lately and gave my uncle’s company some more projects?”Conrad’s expression froze. “I promised to give Grandmother Thea’s project to Esme before. I didn’t do what I said, so I’m simply reimbursing them.”“A good explanation. But you need to be clear about something. My grandma owns that project and she gave it to me. You don’t owe the Mannings anything!”Fia looked at him with her eyes getting even colder as she slightly raised her chin. “Or maybe you’re still thinking of her?”Conrad became extremely irritated. “Why are you splitting hairs about that?”“So I did that too late and you got used to it?”“…”
Jason avoided the topic and lifted her bangs.“The injury is almost healed. It’s almost time to remove the suture. Just wait for me here. I’ll go get the tools.”Fia nodded and waited in silence. She looked at her surroundings and suddenly felt suffocated with the atmosphere.When Jason came back, he pushed in a cart with a milk lollipop and gave it to Fia.“I’m not a child anymore.” Fia smiled helplessly.“It’s not sweet and is enriched with calcium. Just right for you.”“Thanks,” Fia said as she removed the packaging and put it in her mouth.Jason quickly removed the suture on her forehead, applied some cream, and then covered it with a bandaid.“You won’t even need the bandaid in two more days. All you need is a scar-removal cream.”He then took out a cream that was manufactured overseas and said, “This is especially good for removing scars. It’s suitable for pregnant women too.”“Thanks.” Fia accepted it. She then asked, “When can I get discharged?”Jason frowned and sai
“It doesn’t matter what you believe. Give the picture in your phone to the police then. They can do with me however they see fit.”“You…” Conrad took in a deep breath and said. “Just stay in the hospital and I won’t let you go to jail.”Fia chuckled. “Yes, you won’t let me go to prison. Not because you believe me, but because you’re worried that I’ll bring disgrace to you.”“…”“It should be very easy for you to divorce me now.” She gave him a wink and a smile as if the divorce was a ticket to freedom for her.Conrad could feel himself choking again before saying, “I won’t get a divorce.”“Then forget about getting together with her!”“I told you a lot of times that I…”“Excuse me!” A calm and severe tone broke their fight.Two police officers came in and said, “We have received evidence of Mrs. Maxwell hiring hitmen. Please come with us, Mrs. Maxwell.”“What evidence?” Conrad asked coldly.The other officer said, “Proof that Mrs. Maxwell had used an anonymous overseas accou
“Please don’t stop us anymore. Otherwise, we can sue you for obstruction of justice!”“Doctor, please just wait for the investigation’s results.”One of the police stopped Jason from approaching while the other pushed Fia into the elevator.Jason looked at the fragile Fia as his eyes became red.“Don’t be afraid, Fia. I’ll find the evidence to clear you of the crimes!”Fia smiled. “I’m not afraid. Don’t worry about me. I believe that justice will prevail in the end.” There was pain in his eyes… Because he didn’t believe that!“I’ll visit you soon. Don’t let your imagination run wild. Maintain your high spirits.”“Sure.”The elevator door closed. She maintained that smile even until the end. She didn’t want anyone else to feel anxious for her, so the last thing she could give them was her smile.When Jason went back to his office, he immediately closed the door and made a call.“I want you to help me with something!”The other person was silent for a few seconds and said, “
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