When Conrad saw how Fia was trying to be strong, he found it unpleasant.He then said to Echo again, “Mom, I would like to apologize for everything that happened before this.”Echo looked at Conrad with mixed feelings. Her days were numbered.Naturally, she wished that Conrad could protect Fia.“Conrad… Fia has suffered a lot since she was little. I was selfish to hope that she could marry you. I was hoping that you could protect her from others so that she would not be harassed anymore.“But everything you did lately… You did them to hurt her.”Conrad could hear the disappointment in her words. He quickly said, “Don’t worry. I’ll take care of everything. I won’t let Fia get hurt again.”“You’re a smart man. I don’t want to say too much to you. Before you’re divorced, I don’t want to see you and Esme together again,” Echo said to him in a serious tone. A tone that she very rarely used.Fia turned to look at Conrad subconsciously.He simply said, with a steady tone, “Alright. I
“I’m warning you, Fia. I’m giving you one month. You either get a child in your womb or leave!”Beryl was doing the calculation in her head.Since Esme was back and her son loved her so much, he would never touch Fia.No matter how beautiful she was, if Conrad didn’t want to touch her, she couldn’t have a baby no matter how hard she tried!Not to mention that she was barren all along!Fia tugged Conrad’s sleeve and mumbled, “You hear her?”Conrad’s eyebrows locked together as he glanced at Beryl icily.“Mrs. Taylor.”“I’m here, Master Maxwell.” Mrs. Taylor stepped forward with her head low.“Is this how my mom has treated Fia for the past three years?”Mrs. Taylor was stunned and looked at Beryl carefully.Meanwhile, Beryl stared at her. It was a voiceless warning.After hesitating for two seconds and remembering how Fia treated her with respect, she then straightened her back and said with her head lifted high, “Yes, Master Maxwell.”“Are you getting senile, Mrs. Taylor?
“I dare you!” Fia said as she gritted her teeth. “I won’t hold back as I did in the past! If you touch me, I’ll return it back to you two fold!”Beryl kept on cursing and pushing Conrad away, wanting to pounce at Fia.Conrad had never been so irritated before. He had always believed that her wife and her mother had a good relationship. He never thought that they despised each other so much.“Enough!”He roared out in fury and flung Beryl to the sofa.When Beryl was thrown into the sofa, she was stunned.“Oh, God! Just what kind of sins had I committed?! My husband’s not loyal to me, and now even my son is…”Fia turned around and went upstairs. She didn’t have time for Beryl’s drama.In the past, she would pity her.But now, she couldn’t feel any sympathy for her at all.Those who were pitiful were never wholly innocent. The same went for her.Three years ago, she wanted Conrad for herself. She married him like a fool. That was how she ended up in this situation three years l
Every step she took felt like she had ants nibbling on her feet. It was painful and numbing.From today onward, she must get her act together and fight back against those who wanted to destroy her!Conrad personally sent his mother to the family home before driving over to the Manning household.“You’re here, Mr. Maxwell. Ms. Esme was making a scene just so she could go and see you!” When the servant of the Manning family saw that it was Conrad, he quickly led him in.He walked into the Manning family home indignantly.“You’re here, Conrad!” Esme stood up with a gentle smile.When she sensed Conrad’s anger, she became even more gentle and said, “My legs have almost recovered and I can move around now.”Conrad stood there and asked in an icy tone, “Did you ask my mom to plot against Fia using a doctor?”“What?” Esme asked in a confused tone. “I simply told her that Fia might be pregnant and told her to treat her better.”Conrad looked at her quietly, wanting to see her reaction
“Esme, before my divorce is finalized, let’s not meet again.”“What?” Esme grabbed his arm even tighter. “Is it because Fia…”Conrad cut her off out of irritation and said, “This has nothing to do with her. This is my own decision.”“Then… Can I call?” Esme realized that she could no longer control him like she used to and decided to take a step back.Conrad gave it a thought and said, “Don’t call me if there’s nothing important.”Esme wrapped her arms around his and asked, “Can we text then?”Conrad said nothing and pulled his arm out before putting some distance between them.“I know.” Esme lowered her head in disappointment. “Before we do that, can you at least have a meal in our home? Just one.”“Fine.”Fia was sitting in front of the mirror and simply looking at herself when she suddenly felt uneasy.Fia looked at the time on the clock before going downstairs. She gave Conrad’s phone a call using the house phone.No one picked it up.Conrad had promised that he would n
She pried open his shirt as her heart throbbed and tried to remove his belt with shaking hands.However, she realized that his belt was designed in a very strange manner. She couldn’t unbuckle it no matter how she tried.“Damn it!” She cursed and gave up on the belt. Instead, she directly pulled the zipper on his pants.“What are you doing?!” Conrad woke up with a headache and grabbed Esme’s wrist.“Conrad? You… you’re awake?”Esme was regretting her actions right now. If she had known, she would have listened to her mother and added more drugs!Conrad flung away Esme’s hand. “Get out!”“Conrad, you suddenly fainted so I helped carry you into this room to rest. I…”Esme bit her lips and said. “I became obsessed, and I…”“Get out!” Conrad heaved as he felt his heavy head.All he could remember was Fia’s pitiful face and he headed toward the door dizzily.Esme knew that there was no way she could finish it, but even then, she would not let Fia get her way!She ran over and gr
Fia looked at Conrad with her eyes red. She shook her head and sobbed like a wounded animal.“You’re mistaken.” Conrad tried to explain.Fia’s tears began to roll down even faster as she shook her head. “You… You liar.”She suddenly felt her throat sore. She could feel the pain in her heart. She was so cold and in so much pain.“Fia!”Darkness consumed her as she fainted out of anger.Conrad managed to grab her in time. That was one of the times when he wanted to slap himself.Why would a cowardly girl that couldn’t even speak with a louder voice during a fight rush into the Manning household with a dagger?When he left with her in his arms, he saw the gate that had been crashed open and the warped hood of the car.He grabbed the fainted Fia in his arms tightly and said, “You’re crazy!”Esme chased after him barefooted. “Conrad!”Conrad opened the car door and put Fia in the back seat and then got into the driver’s seat.Esme slammed into the hood of the car and cried. “Con
Jason smiled. It was as if a spring breeze had just blown.“It’s me.”Fia blinked her eyes out of fatigue. “I’m so sorry for bothering you again.”Jason tapped her shoulder and said, “You’re welcome. Your husband was the one that sent you here.”When she heard it, her expression turned cold as she straightened her back. She didn’t want to get close to Conrad anymore.Conrad frowned and pretended nothing had happened. “Since you’re alright now, let’s go home.She remained silent.He then said, “It’s too late at night and you shouldn’t disturb your mother. She’ll get worried. I’ll send you to visit her tomorrow morning.”Fia got down from the bed quietly and tried to grab her shoe using her foot.When the two men saw what she wanted to do, both of them crouched down at the same time and each of them grabbed one of her shoes.Fia instinctively grabbed the shoe from Conrad.Meanwhile, she said to Jason, “I can wear it myself, doctor.”Jason nodded and put the shoe in front of h
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