Their surroundings were very quiet.Thus, Fia decided to break that silence herself.“What do you want to say to me, Evans?”Jason looked at her and slowly approached her.He crouched down in front of her and held her hand that had already curled up.“Fia, I don’t want to see you get hurt again.”Fia’s blank eyes blinked. “Evans, no one wants to get hurt. Unfortunately, this is fate.”“I’ll take you away!” Jason held her hands. “We can leave Gryphon! We can leave Conrad Maxwell! You can then live whatever life you want!”The air seemed to freeze for a few seconds before Fia forcefully pulled her hands away.She straightened her back and said, “Evans, I’m blind.”“I don’t care!”“A blind, divorcee… It’s not worth it.”Her voice was cold. She couldn’t reciprocate Jason’s feelings even when she could see.How could she take advantage of him when she was blind?No matter how much she wanted freedom, she refused to use such a shortcut.She wouldn’t do it in the past, she woul
When Conrad and Jason heard her voice, they both stopped and they looked at Fia with red eyes.She was like a fearless warrior, and she was surrounded by an aura that showed she was willing to die.“Fia, don’t hurt yourself!” Jason felt remorseful as his handsome face frowned.Fia looked in their direction blankly. She wasn’t looking at anyone in particular. She couldn’t see. It would be impossible even if she wanted to.Earlier, her neck had been hurt by the man with the knife when she was held hostage earlier. And now, because of the glass, it was bleeding again.She said coldly, “Evans, if you’re really doing this for me, please don’t force me.”Conrad curled his hand into fists. He really felt like killing Jason in one hit.“I know you’re a good person, but I can’t leave with you. I don’t love you. I can’t leave this place without care just because you treat me well.”“Fia, I don’t want you to be grateful to me. I just want to…”“I don’t want to!” Fia raised her voice. Why
“That’s enough, Garrett!” Clarice, who was tall and slim and wearing a traditional dress, pulled Garrett to his seat and gave him a glass of iced water.She then sighed at her son who was still standing there. “Now that you’re back, don’t stand there as if you’re standing in front of an altar. Have a seat.”Jason looked at his mother, Clarice Evans. Despite how she spoke, she was very gentle.She was the main reason that he grew up well-adjusted.“Speak. What are you thinking about?” Garrett’s temper rose again after he drank the water.“Seriously. You drank a cold glass of water already. Why are you still so angry?”Clarice then gave Garrett’s shoulders a massage while she blinked at her son.“To be honest, Jason is quite mature now. It’s a good thing that he likes someone.”“Ridiculous!” Garrett became even angrier and he turned to look at Clarice. “Don’t you know who he fell in love with?!”Clarice pouted and shrugged as she spread her hands in front of her.“I know, but
“You can’t hit Jason because he didn’t do anything that hurt anyone!”“Clarice, how can you do that?! You know that our relationship won’t be accepted by the world at large! If you let him be like that, it won’t be good for you and him!”“It’s just dignity, right? People had called me a homewrecker so many times that I’ve gotten used to it anyway! As long as we can live our own lives in peace, I don’t care what people call me!”Garrett looked at the mother and son pair angrily. However, Clarice had suffered a lot by following him, so he didn’t want to yell at her.He then turned and looked at his son in a solemn manner. “Jason, I won’t fuss about this anymore as long as you stop interacting with that woman. I can pretend that nothing happened!”Jason frowned and said, “I can’t do that.”If he couldn’t see her living in peace and happiness, he couldn’t disappear like a stranger.He still needed to protect her. To do everything he could when she was in danger.Garrett gritted his
“Is it true, Fia?”Conrad didn’t dare to blink and simply stared at Fia.Her unfocused eyes blinked a few times as if she was in a panic.However, in two seconds, it became calm.“How’s that possible?”“…”“I simply didn’t want him to waste time on me.”Conrad’s anxious heart slowly returned to normal.While he felt disappointed, he was also secretly relieved.If she really did love him ever since she was little, then his sins would be even heavier.He wouldn’t know how to face her anymore.“That’s for the best,” he said and covered her with her blanket. “Don’t worry. I’ll find a way to heal your eyes.”Fia closed her eyes, and she was covered in darkness.Only a blind person like her could know how it felt to see nothing but gray when she opened her eyes, and to see nothing but black when she closed them.She said in despair, “Maybe it’s just like what Esme had said. This is my punishment.”“Don’t say that!”She chuckled. “Do you remember the time that she pretended
“Fia, I want you to have a life of peace and joy. Not only to make up for what I did, but also for repentance. That’s because I do have you in my heart!”The words “I do have you in my heart” touched her. She opened her eyes, yet all she could see was a gray fog.“Then I’ll tell you something. If she really died this time, I’ll be really happy. I won’t be sad at all.”Even if she did get upset, it would not be because of her death. It would be over their sisterly bond in the past.She said it out loud so Conrad could see it clearly.To force him to treat her as he did in the past.Every time he stood by Esme, he would shoot down anything she had to say.“If she died, that’s because of her own actions. It’s right that you aren’t sad for her,” Conrad said without any hesitation.Outside the door, a woman wearing a blue mask and white coat almost lost her footing.Sally was making her rounds when she came over and spotted her. She looked at her suspiciously.“Who are you?”Othe
“Can I get discharged, Sally?” Fia suddenly asked Sally after she was finished with her rounds.“Discharged?” Sally said with a frown. “This time, your injury is inside your brain and it has already formed a blood clot. The back of your head is also still swollen. It’s not suitable for you to get discharged.”Fia couldn’t stand needing to stay in the hospital all the time. “I don’t know when I can see things. I feel upset having to stay in the hospital every day.”Sally looked at Conrad and asked, “What do you say, Mr. Maxwell?”“Fia, why not stay in the hospital for now?”“No!” Fia took a deep breath. In her world of gray fog, all she could smell was the scent of disinfectant. It made her feel very stressed. “I want to get discharged, but I don’t mind coming back for a visit once every few days. I simply don’t want to stay here.”Sally thought about her suppressed emotions.“It’s fine if you want to get discharged. Mr. Maxwell, please speak with our director so that we can send
“No need to convince me otherwise, Fia. I’ve always kept my life under control. I know what I’m doing.”Listening to Jason’s gentle words, Fia could only show him a bitter smile.“I wanted to convince you to stay as a doctor. It’s rare to come across someone like you. It’s a loss for both the hospital and patients.”Jason got up from the desk and walked over to the window. He enjoyed the night breeze coming from outside through the half-closed windows.“Do you want to continue being a doctor?”Fia suddenly said, “Evans… If you’re sure, I’ll respect your choice.”“Fia.” Jason sighed. “Why can’t you say something that’s over the line for once? You know that I’m willing to do anything you ask, no matter what it is.”Fia was simply thinking about how the differences between his current and future careers would be immense. She was worried that Jason would face a lot of hardship in the future.She really wished that he could continue being a doctor. To continue helping the wounded.
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