“It’s okay. You go see the doctor. Don’t worry about me. I’m not a kid anymore,” Fia said with a blush. It felt so sudden and uncomfortable for her to see Conrad treating her so gently and lovingly.A short while after Conrad entered the study, Marcus brought in some milk and nuts as snacks. After drinking his milk, he lazed on the chair next to Conrad’s, pulling a long face. He asked Conrad with a stern, serious glance, “So what happened?”“Something happened last night. It had made her quite agitated, greatly affecting her emotions.” After a pause, Conrad said, “I’ve done something behind her back. This morning, a friend she’s very close with gave her a call. I think they had a fight.”Marcus nodded and asked, “And?”“When I went back to the bedroom, she was sitting by the window, looking at the scenery outside. She seemed to have become overly innocent and naive, seemingly clueless about the ugly, bad things in the world. Not only that, her behavior and attitude had reverted to
Seeing Fia being suspicious, Conrad patiently explained, “My condition requires twenty-four-hour monitoring by a licensed physician. So it’s much easier for him to treat me if he stays with us.”Learning the reason for needing a live-in doctor, Fia’s eyes shone and she said, “I see. Okay, I’m fine with that. It’s for my husband’s health after all.”Still, Marcus was not someone who knew courtesy and manners. When they reached their villa, Conrad asked Silas to prepare the guest room for the doctor but Marcus took interest in the cottages behind the villa. He pointed at one of the cottages and said, “I’ll live in that one.”Fia stared at Marcus in surprise and disbelief. Not wanting to keep the doctor in the dark, Silas smiled at Marcus politely, “Mr. White, that’s the accommodation for the housekeepers and bodyguards.”However, Marcus responded with a bright smile, “Oh, don’t you worry about me. I only need a place to stay.”Despite not understanding Marcus’ decision, Conrad conce
“Miss Thomas keeps saying you kidnapped her because you saw her sex appeal and thus intended to keep her as…”Silas did not dare to complete the sentence. This woman was so shameless. “You go meet her and tell her to tell the truth to the public if she wants her freedom again!” Conrad was more worried about Fia’s mental health at the moment. He had no time to play games with unimportant people in his life.After hesitating for two seconds, Silas said cautiously, “Miss Thomas said she could help with clearing your name by telling the truth to the public. But…”“But what?!”“She wants you to treat her to a meal and have it together. A date, if you will.” Silas’ voice was as soft as a mosquito, feeling perturbed at his boss’s upcoming temper.And as expected, Conrad was angry upon hearing it. “What a shameless sl*t!”“Sir, do you believe that she’s actually Esme Manning now?”“I was not sure at first. Yet, I’m now convinced that she is indeed Esme after she set me up at the apart
Fia thought Conrad’s frown was a sign that he did not want her to probe into this matter.“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have asked.” She lowered her head and tried to pull her hand out of his grasp.Gripping his empty fist, Conrad said to Fia with a heavy heart, “Fia, what you’re feeling now isn’t right.”“Then what is right?” Fia raised her head and looked at him with a glint of hope in her eyes.Not wanting her to feel insecure, Conrad patted her head gently and said, “You’re feeling tired recently. So you’ve forgotten something.”Furrowing her brows, Fia lightly shoved his hand away and pouted. “Do I look like an idiot to you?”“…”Conrad looked at her bitterly and said, “See? You wouldn’t believe a word I said.”Fia was stunned hearing that. She had a weird feeling that she had heard him say this before. Still… Although they were newly married and he had been treating her courteously, there was no need for him to speak to her so humbly. Conrad stepped toward her, pressing his b
“Where are you going, madam?” When Sophia saw Fia walking downstairs, she quickly walked over and asked her.Fia looked at Sophia, confused. “Who are you?”Although Sophia had heard from Silas about her losing her memories, when she suddenly had to face it herself, she still found it hard to accept.“I’m Sophia Bennett. Sir asked me to watch over you.”Fia looked at Sophia for a moment before shaking her head. She then placed her hand on her chest. “I’m not feeling well.”“Where?” Sophia asked nervously and scanned her. “The chest?”“Yes, a little. It feels like I’m being pricked by needles,” Fia said.Sophia anxiously called Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Whitley over and told them about it. The two of them exchanged a glance and then said in unison, “Give Doctor Sally a call.”“Who’s Doctor Sally?” Fia became even more confused.Why was she surrounded by people that she didn’t know at all? She only knew Mrs. Taylor”“Mrs. Taylor, Conrad told me that I’ve forgotten some things. Is tha
“Mrs. Taylor!” Fia felt like she had found succor at the final moment. “Prepare some tea.”“Of course!” Mrs. Taylor let out a sigh of relief and dragged Mrs. Whitley along to prepare the tea.Marcus pointed at the sofa. “Shall we chat while we sit over there?”Fia nodded. She thought to herself that, as Conrad’s wife and the mistress of this home, she needed to have the grace of one.She then led the way. “Have a seat, doctor.”She waited for Marcus to take his seat first before she did, as a form of courtesy.Marcus looked at her, his heart grim.For a young woman like this to live like an old woman… He wondered how much pressure she was under and how much pain she had taken before becoming someone like this.“You can begin, doctor,” Fia said to Marcus with a smile, but her eyes were filled with anxiety.Marcus said with a smile, “You must have been quite the peculiar girl in the past, aren’t you?”Fia was slightly taken back. “What does that have to do with Conrad’s illness
Wallace was completely taken by surprise and could only say, “Fia, wait a bit. I still have some work to do. I’ll call you later.”Fia felt chills down her spine. Before she could even say anything, Wallace had already hung up.She sat on the floor with her back against her bed, her eyes numb. She didn’t know what to do.Someone was knocking on her door. Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Whitley, and Sophia’s anxious voices could be heard through the gap under the door.But she didn’t want to see them at all.How could she have amnesia?Was this one of Conrad’s tricks?Pretend to marry her? He still wanted to find Esme? He changed everything when she was asleep? And then told everyone to tell her that she was crazy? That she had amnesia?“Why?” She could feel her sorrow overwhelming her, and the pain in her chest was also getting worse.Did she do something that he hated?How could he do something like that to her?“Madam! Please come out now!” Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Whiley cried out.Sophia
Conrad was stunned. He hugged her, hurt.“I have always cared about you.”But he knew it too late.Even when she was still little, he already cared about her.If he didn’t, he wouldn’t even take notice of her.He wouldn’t have spoken to her.Fia then asked, “Can you take me to my mom and my grandma? I tried calling them but the calls won’t go through. Mrs. Taylor said that they’ve passed away, but how can that be? They’ve always been quite healthy.”“Fia…” Conrad kissed her ear lobe. “What should I do to make you better?”His voice was filled with helplessness, and Fia could only feel pain from his words.In her eyes, he had always been calm and dignified. He would never show an expression like this.Even when Esme abandoned him and went overseas, he didn’t show much reaction. His feelings were no different than how they usually were.“Can you take me to see my mom? Or my grandma?” Fia persisted. Everyone here worked for him and she didn’t dare believe them blindly.However