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
Britney shook her head a little sadly. "I even contacted him before I came back. He didn't tell me anything."Sally felt empathetic and said comfortingly, "My brother has always been busy with work, and he's a little slow. But the fact that he returned this time means that you two are still meant to be.""Really?" Britney sighed despondently. "I wouldn't dare think so, Sally. When will Peter be back?""In another week.""In another week, huh? If he tells me, then I'll wait for him and come back with him." Britney sounded a little happy, but there was also a hint of disappointment.Sally thought about Britney's obsession with her brother and couldn't help but say, "When my brother comes back, I'll invite you to have dinner with us.""Okay!"Fia heard Sally wanting to set up Peter and Britney and was curious about what kind of person Sally's brother would be.Sally was gentle and kind, so her brother should be the same."Fia! Once my brother is back, I'll introduce you two!"