Sadness appeared on her face.Conrad immediately crouched by the bed and carefully moved her bangs to the side.“It’s my fault. I didn’t protect you and the child. It’s all my fault.”Fia’s eyes trembled, and her heart felt like it was being torn to pieces.She extended her hands and held his, then placed his palms on her face.“I’m sick.”His heart skipped a beat but he didn’t say a word.“I didn’t want to acknowledge it, but I know it very clearly.”“My mental sickness has been with me for a very long time. I would sometimes overthink things, I would sometimes refuse to trust others, and I would even choose to use harsh words.“What I said today must have hurt you, but how can you be angry with a patient? How can you leave me without explaining? Are you trying to abandon me because I’m too problematic? Did you do that on purpose?”Her voice was soft, but it was obvious that there was sorrow in her tone and that she was hurt.Conrad felt like his heart had been run over by
Mrs. Whitley was worried that Fia was still suspicious of Conrad and misunderstood him.So, she said with joy, “Look at how much Mr. Maxwell cares about you.“There are going to be guards patrolling the mansion all day. They are separated into three groups. Each group will patrol the mansion for eight hours. No one can come into the mansion freely!“They will check all the groceries that we buy every day. They won’t miss anything that we eat or drink, so you’ll…”Mrs. Whitley looked at how numb Fia was and thought about that unfortunate child. She felt pity for the husband and wife.When Fia heard about it, she became even more nervous.Earlier, there was only her, Conrad, and Mrs. Taylor.But there were so many bodyguards this time… Was it because the person had a powerful background? Because he was very hard to deal with?At night.Fia lay in Conrad’s arms and couldn’t help but ask, "Why did you arrange so many bodyguards to patrol outside?”Conrad frowned and said, “I’m wo
“Aren’t I a good example?” Esme kissed Peter’s neck, fawning all over him. “When you told me you’ll help me with my revenge, I thought you were all talk. I didn’t realize you’re so committed.”The man smiled as he held the woman’s neck and said, “You’re my poison, my medicine. I’m willing to do anything for you.”Esme let out a chuckle as she kissed Peter’s face. Suddenly, she tilted her head and looked at him.“I wonder if one day, you’ll be just like Conrad Maxwell?”Peter raised his eyebrow and said, “My life is already in your hands, and you still doubt me?”Esme gave his chest a light punch. “Stop being so ridiculous. When did I take your life?”“Oh, you faithless woman. I’m crossing dangerous lines for you. Doesn’t that count as giving you my life?”Esme’s heart throbbed in excitement. She was somewhat touched.Yet, the person that she first loved wasn’t the man in front of her. She was still regretful about it.Peter pressed the woman on the sofa, cruelty appeared in hi
Fia looked at him suspiciously in silence. She wanted to see his expression, but she couldn’t.All she could do was act. “What’s with that reaction?”Conrad was sweating on his forehead as he held her hand tightly.“Fia, I think we should maintain some distance right now.”To him, she was full of temptation. She would throw his self-discipline into turmoil.“Why didn’t you say something about maintaining our distance earlier?” Fia was getting a bit upset.“Our situation is different now,” Conrad said as he held her and patted her on the back to console her.He was shocked when he realized what she was thinking about.Was she really treating him like a beast? That all he cared about was that?However, a thorn was lodged in Fia’s heart.She felt that he avoided it intentionally.She even had some worse thoughts, but she didn’t want to think about them.After she blamed him for what happened to their baby, she felt regretful afterward.She was the mother. The baby was in her
Fia became silent.After this, she realized that she really couldn’t take good care of a child.Originally, Conrad didn’t want to continue this conversation to prevent her from being sad.“Doctor Sally, you’re doing well with Jason lately, aren’t you?”Sally looked at Conrad speechlessly. Was he trying to remind her? That because he was too brutal in the first place he gave a chance for her to be with Jason alone?She stayed in Jason’s office for a week! It was a very rare chance for her, and she felt very happy at the beginning. But… Jason did nothing to her.And that was quite heart-wrenching.She didn’t know if she was really that well.“Mr. Maxwell, your company is so big and there are so many female staff there… Are you happy interacting with them?”Fia was speechless.She felt that the two were starting to fight.“You don’t know just how to be grateful at all!”“You should worry about yourself, Mr. Maxwell. One day, you’ll get into trouble yourself too!” Sally was r
“Barbara is a very tough woman and I really admire her! She got married because she wanted to and got a divorce because she wanted to! She is someone very independent, and even her family had no choice but to let her do whatever she wants,” Sally said as if she was inspired.As a woman, they all wished they could have that kind of personality.Fia instinctively said, “Madam Barbara is quite the strong woman. She could still live that well after her divorce… She must have been hurt a lot.”Sally sighed and said, “I know, right? I heard my mom say that her mother-in-law was quite tough to deal with. Since she didn’t have any children after a few years, she didn’t feel compelled to stay. So she left.”Fia knew from Conrad that Barbara was Annie’s previous stepmother. While she was curious about the relationship between Barbara and the Parkers, she didn’t continue asking about it.“I heard from my mom that Barbara’s sister is quite timid,” Sally said as she led Fia into the restaurant
Briney lowered her head and smiled embarrassingly. “For my dreams.”Sally remembered how Britney would always run around after her older brother, but he always ignored her.She didn’t want to think too much about it and quickly introduced Fia who was next to her. “This is Fia. A friend of both Jason and I.”Britney looked at Fia carefully before extending her hand.“Nice to meet you, Fia. My name’s Britney.”Her voice was slightly lowered, making her feel like a timid girl even more.Fia looked at the blurred image in front of her and smiled.“Hello.”The two of them held hands. She held her hand lightly, and she looked nice too.Britney could see that Fia had bad eyesight and so she pulled a chair out for her caringly.“Have… Have a seat,” she said with her face blushing. She didn’t dare look at Fia anymore after glancing twice.Sally saw everything and just like how she was as a kid, she had a good impression of her.Jason didn’t make any sudden movements and used hot wat
“I’m sorry. I didn’t know,” Britney said as if she said the wrong thing. “Maybe I’ll talk about this to my parents, so that your parents won’t force you anymore.”Jason looked at Britney in surprise.“What are you going to say?”Britney shrugged and said, “Just that you’re not my type.”Jason sighed in relief and said, “Thanks. But it’s me that is not a match for you.”“Of course not. You’re a good man, Jason!” Britney let out a silly smile. “Then let’s forget that this is a blind date that our parents had set up and treat this as just a get-together between friends.”She was being so careful, worried that the other three would reject her.Sally looked at how she was acting and quickly said, “I know you a long time ago and treat you like a younger sister. My friend is your friend.”Britney was excited and looked at Fia with her face red.“Then… Fia…”Fia smiled gently. Since she couldn’t see her face, the only impression she had was that she was a careful, understanding, and
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