“You cannot smile at men other than me!” Conrad said in a domineering tone. However, he himself was stunned when the words came out.“Why can’t I smile at other men? Why must I only smile at you alone?” Fia asked with a frown. She couldn’t understand him anymore.Conrad’s heart suddenly skipped a beat as he pulled Fia into his arms and kissed her.What he did was so sudden that she let go of her luggage.They were husband and wife. While they had bonded in flesh, Fia remembered that they had never kissed like this.And now, he held her waist in one arm and raised her chin with the other, as if he was tasting the sweetness of the fruit.“Fia… I think I love you now,” Conrad whispered into her ears after he kissed her.Fia felt her heart beating like crazy and she trembled.She caught his clothing tightly as she forced herself to calm down, but her voice slightly trembled. “Do you know what love is?”“I do.” He caressed her with his arms and pulled her into his embrace.“I don’
“Sir?”The word cut open a wound in Conrad’s heart.“We’re husband and wife. Why must you address me like that?”“It’s an honorific,” Fia said with a smile. She then hurled a punch at his chest and walked out of his arms.Conrad looked at her. While she couldn’t smile wholeheartedly, she looked radiant.He really liked the way she smiled.“Alright then, Fia. Let’s not talk about the divorce before your recovery, alright?”Fia looked at him as she narrowed her eyes. He once again asked for the divorce to be canceled sincerely.He could already say that he loved her, and the sentiment was very genuine.There was no need to fake it in the first place.“I don’t need forty-two days. Thirty days are enough. Deducting the ten days we spent in the hospital… Twenty days.” With that, she sat down in front of the dressing table and grabbed a pen and paper.Seeing that Conrad was still standing there, she said, “I can agree to temporarily halting the divorce, but you’re not allowed to i
The person on the other side was silent for a bit. “I’m sorry, child.”Suddenly, Fia remembered the person that she had met in front of the station earlier. Director Finn Parker.She realized they sounded the same.Instantly, she became nervous. “Why are you apologizing?”“I could have been transferred earlier, but I was caught up with something.” Finn didn’t hide what happened and said, “If I had arrived when you were being accused, you wouldn’t have to suffer like that.”He had investigated Fia’s background in the past two days, and he felt bad for her.He thought that the man he saw driving away with her the other day, Jason Evans, was her boyfriend. He didn’t expect that Conrad Maxwell, the man with such a bad temper, would be her husband.And that Esme was Conrad’s first love. The reason that Fia had to suffer so much was because he couldn’t cut his first love out of his life.But it was not the time to say that.“Child, do you want a divorce?”Fia was stunned. While she
“What?!”After their breakfast the next day, Fia then told Conrad about Finn wanting to have a meal at their home.He frowned and looked at Fia with surprise.“Why did you invite him over for a meal?”“He invited himself over,” Fia said as she wiped her fingers and coldly lifted her eyes to look at him.“I refused but he really wanted to come. Maybe he wants to see you?”Conrad frowned even deeper. “From what I know about his temperament, he would never want to see a businessman like me.”An upright officer would never want to interact with businessmen.“Is that so? I don’t know why then.”Conrad looked at Fia as she stood up and grabbed her wrist.“Did you know the director before this?”Fia looked at him strangely again. “Where did you get that idea this time?“Jason Evans, right?”Conrad’s eyes turned dark.Fia’s expression instantly turned tempestuous as she said, “You want a fight? Or the city hall? I don’t mind either way!”Conrad looked at Fia staring at him sharp
“Silas, arrange an appointment for me with a reputable psychiatrist.”“For the madam?”“Don’t ask!”Conrad went to see the psychiatrist. After a string of tests, his expression was extremely gloomy.If it wasn’t because of Fia, he would never have come.“Mr. Maxwell, allow me to get straight to the point with you. You do indeed have a mood disorder.”“Impossible!” Conrad said angrily. “I’m obsessed with my wife!”The doctor shook his head and said, “That’s because she’s your wife. Have you ever had a girlfriend other than your wife? Were you obsessed with her? Or maybe had a feeling of fascination toward her?”Conrad was immediately stunned.He tried to recall the feelings he had for Esme.Was he obsessive about her? Was he passionate about her?No. He only felt that she was alright. That she was suitable.“Other than your wife, has anyone touched your heart?” the doctor asked even more seriously.“Touched my heart?” There was confusion in Conrad’s face. “I think I love my
“Yes!”Eileen said enthusiastically.Conrad frowned and said, “We’re not that familiar with each other. How can you be so sure when I ask you a question like this?!”“Victor Maxwell has it too!” Eileen said even more enthusiastically.Conrad instantly quieted down as he grabbed the phone tightly.“Let me be honest with you, Conrad. I’ve been suspecting that the mood disorder that you and your family members have is inherited!”Conrad held his phone even tighter and said coldly, “Garrett didn’t have it!”Garrett was his father.“How do you know? Maybe your father became a Casanova because of his mood disorder. He only stayed with one person when he found the one that could cure his mood disorder!” Eileen finished everything and then hung up as her thoughts began to drift.She already knew that Victor had a mood disorder. But she didn’t expect Conrad to have it either.Since Conrad at least had a plastic b*tch as his girlfriend!“Oh no… What should Fia do now?”Both of them f
The images of her past self appeared in his mind. She was very different from how she was currently.In the end, it was him who gave her the status but he was unable to make her feel safe.“Fia, I’m sorry.”Fia was holding on to the rail as she turned around and looked at him, confused.“I didn’t protect you in the past. I’ll change.”Fia frowned. “Where did you go this morning?”“The company.”Fia would never have guessed that her saying that he had a mood disorder would become reality.She would never be able to guess what he was thinking right now. However, she didn’t want to know either.The more she knew, the more unsettled she became.The two of them quietly ate lunch as they sat at the dining table.After she put down her fork, Fia looked at Conrad and said, “Since we haven’t divorced yet, I believe I should be upfront with you. Jason came to see me this morning.”Conrad put down the fork in silence as well.“The reason I’m telling you this isn’t because I want to a
“You can tell me if you’re facing any difficulty, child. You can count on my help.”Finn’s eyes were burning with emotion as if he was an elder taking care of a youngling under his care.Both Conrad and Jason frowned.Fia looked at Finn strangely and said, “Director Parker, if you have the time to do that, you should put that effort toward your ongoing cases.”Finn smiled awkwardly and said, “My apologies. My daughter is one year older than you and is currently overseas. You remind me of her a lot. That’s why…”“It’s alright, Director Finn.” Fia stopped Finn with no emotions in her words. “I have no father, so you can quit telling me about that.”The two of them looked at each other and there was sorrow in Finn’s eyes. Fia simply looked away.Conrad broke the ice and said, “Let’s move to the dining room for our dinner.”He stood up and helped Fia up as well, and then led Finn and Jason to the dining room.Fia ate with her head hung low the entire time and said nothing else.F
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