“It was my fault. I did not put on my seat belt properly.”Victor frowned and heard Sapphire speak again. “Dad, Mom, why don’t you all go back first? I want to speak to Conrad and Fia.”“Fine, remember to ring us if there’s anything,” Mrs. Starling said.Mr. Starling said, “I have instructed the nurse at the nurse’s station to arrange for you two dedicated nurses.”“There’s no need for that. Isn’t my husband here?” Sapphire seemed to smile as she shouted, “Victor, you’ll stay with me at night, right?”Victor swallowed and his tone was faint. “Yes.”Mr. and Mrs. Starling glared at him. Before they left, they said that if anything else happened to their daughter, they would have a lesson for him!Victor did not have much expression from start to end. It was as if he was not involved.After her parents left, Sapphire said, “Victor, I want to drink lemonade. Can you help me buy some?”“Okay.” Victor turned around and put both his hands into his pockets and left the ward.Sapphire
Early next morning.Conrad and Fia both woke up at the same time and prepared to get out of bed.Urgent footsteps could be heard coming from the outside.Soon, the sound of knocking on the door was heard.“Master Maxwell, Madam, there are a few people outside shouting to see the madam! They are the madam’s family!”Conrad frowned. “Who?”“They said that they are… Parkers from Lumenpolis.”Fia instantly frowned. She felt like she had choked on something distasteful.Finn had mentioned the matter a couple of times and she had very clearly indicated that she had no desire to acknowledge the existence of her father.She never expected that the other party would come knocking.“What do we do now? They are outside and won’t leave.” Mrs. Whitley was at a loss.Conrad got out of bed. “Mrs. Whitley, ignore them. Go and make breakfast.”“Al… Alright!”Conrad took off his pajamas and put on a shirt and pants. He turned around to look at Fia and saw her sitting on the bed with a worri
Conrad frowned, thinking about his late mother-in-law who was as skinny as a match before she died due to the hardship she went through.If they stood side-by-side now, their difference would be like heaven and earth. Who would think that they had once loved each other?Seeing the lady who was dressed nobly standing by Conall, with her hand holding onto the middle-aged man’s arm, a hint of caution appeared in his brows.Finn noticed Conrad’s examining gaze and introduced them. “This is my elder brother and my sister-in-law.”He paused for a moment. “Fia’s father and stepmother.”“Ha.” Conrad laughed, his meaning unclear. He pointed at the sofa and spoke. “Please, sit.”Mrs. Whitley served a plate of fruits. “Everyone, please have some.”Conall brought his wife and sat down. His secretary and assistant stood behind the sofa respectfully.Annie lowered her head and pulled Finn to be seated as well.Finn sat down and immediately said, “Quickly ask Fia to come over. My brother rus
Conall’s handsome brows gathered into a frown and he clenched his fists tightly.He could not control his expression and slowly revealed his pain.He hated his own arrogance. Why had he not searched for Echo all these years?.As long as he wanted to, he would have been able to find a way to contact Echo at any time.Then he would have been able to see this child earlier, the child she had given birth to.Thinking back to when they broke up, the ruthless words he had said to Echo, he felt as if his heart was being cut with a knife.He clearly knew that she had the same pride as he did, so why did he have to say such ruthless words!It caused the two of them to go their separate ways, neither contacting the other.Fia was supported by Conrad to sit down at the sofa, and she lowered her head to smooth out her skirt and then sat down properly and elegantly.She took her hand which Conrad was holding back and she appeared like a normal person.She was looking at Conall, but he sti
Conrad stood up with her and it was as if all energy was used up on the conversation as she snuggled into his embrace.She buried her face in his embrace, not letting the “old friend” see her tears and pain.Acting coy in Conrad’s embrace on purpose, she said, “Conrad, I didn’t sleep well. Carry me up to continue sleeping.”“Sure.” Conrad picked her up, looked at Conall, and said. “We won’t be seeing you off.”Conall immediately stood up, wanting to call out to her to not let her leave, wanting to say something, but ultimately, he did not have the face to say anything.***On Mount Reditus.Autumn was coming and the temperature in the morning was not high, and the wind could even be considered cold.Conall was holding a bouquet of baby’s breath, standing in front of the cliff of Mount Reditus with tears streaming down his old face. “Echo, I’m here to see you. I brought your favorite flowers.”Just these two short sentences alone made him choked up.He squatted down and took o
An adorable figure curled up to a glob on the bed as rays of sunlight slipped through the window curtains into the room.Conrad, having finished a phone call, walked into the room, got on the bed, and laid his eyes on the glob on the bed. After a while, she mumbled, “What time is it?”Conrad glanced at his watch. “It’s past 10.”She took a deep sigh after taking two seconds to recollect herself. “Oh well, that’s one morning wasted.”Conrad scooted over to her and gently patted her head.“It’s alright. Just lie down longer if you’re tired.”Fia took a deep breath and hugged the hand that was patting her head.“How about you laze with me on the bed for a while? After lunch, I’ll accompany you to the company.” “Sure.”Conrad pulled away the blanket and cuddled with Fia.This made Fia feel safe and comfortable, scooped into Conrad’s embrace, and she nudged her back firmly to his chest.Conrad frowned and slightly moved back a little.This position would stick them too close
Annie replied anxiously, “It’s because I saw what’s inside the box. Any man who received a gift like that would get angry! Especially someone who’s as proud as Mr. Maxwell! He wouldn’t be able to handle that kind of insult!”Barbara frowned as she glared at Annie sharply. “What kind of gift?”Annie had on a look as if she was worried for Mrs. Maxwell as she described what was in the box.Barbara felt a headache coming upon hearing it. If she were to send that kind of gift to Finn, the man would wrestle her to death!Barbara now had no idea what was going on in Fia’s mind.What was that? She could do whatever she wanted because she was Conrad’s dearest? Or was this some kind of new game that young folks played in the bedroom?“Auntie, I’m really worried about…”“Shut your trap!” Barbara retorted in anger. She was no moron.“Now I see why you gave up the gift. You did that on purpose. You intended for them to fight! What on Earth were you thinking?!”Annie’s face turned red
Why was she still standing there unbothered? How could Conrad still bring her to work as if nothing had happened?Why? How?!Meanwhile, Fia asked softly, “Miss Parker, would it be alright for me to join you all for lunch?”“Of course! We welcome Mrs. Maxwell with open arms!” The other girls agreed before Annie was able to react at all.Annie began cursing Fia deep in her heart despite the great amount of etiquette lessons she took in her youth.“Miss Parker, I hope it’s alright with you,” Fia asked Annie again with a soft voice.“Of course! Welcome!” Annie forced up a smile.Fia responded with a bright smile before facing Conrad and poking at his waist, “Conrad, they agreed to allow me to join them for lunch. Would you kindly give me permission?”“No!” Conrad glared at Annie and her colleagues. There was no way he could relax leaving Fia in their hands.“Conrad!” Fia hugged Conrad’s arm, flirting with her husband in front of the girls.“Please? I did not have enough to eat at
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