Nancy and Macey, unable to contact Fred, worried that Mya might have been sidelined due to Ava's influence. They recognized Fred's pattern of fleeting commitments, except to Ava, and feared Mya's innocence and naivety made her less favorable in his eyes.They speculated that sending Mya away for treatment was a strategy to distance her, which would ultimately lead to him abandoning her. Comparing Mya to Ava was no contest, as even they had not seen a woman more attractive than Ava.If it were not for Frank Turner, Fred's father, and his intervention upon discovering Mya's accidental pregnancy with Fred's child, Nancy and Macey would not have gone to such lengths to protect Mya and the unborn baby in secret.As Mya was prepared for surgery and with no sign of Fred, Nancy and Macey had no choice but to sign the surgery consent form themselves, allowing Mya's treatment to proceed.Lying on the hospital bed, Mya panicked as Oak Joseph, the doctor, approached with a syringe. She struggl
Macey shared her thoughts, "I find Ms. Harper to be quite nice, very different from Ms. Windham. It's my first time seeing a woman as carefree as her, much better than Ms. Samford, who kept bossing us around the moment she arrived at the villa."Nancy sighed in agreement, "That's true. Let's be patient and see how things unfold. Since Mr. Turner hasn't returned our calls, let's not alert him."Macey nodded in agreement.The treatment they discussed involved an injection administered every three months, designed to dissolve the clot. This duration could feel simultaneously lengthy and brief, depending on the perspective.The silence that typically enveloped Ventropolis Prison was occasionally pierced by nocturnal howls. Within the confines of a fenced combat arena, Fred, bearing wounds, stepped down from the platform, accepting a towel from his deputy warden. His attention then shifted to a man on the platform, now motionless and bloody.This grim policy of the prison offered victo
"You're not blaming me, are you?" Ava asked.Suddenly enraged, Fred shoved Ava off him and shouted, "You're getting bolder and bolder by the day!"Ava fell weakly to the floor, but her face showed no sign of pain. Instead, she seductively writhed, crawling on her knees toward him. She took his finger into her mouth, her actions filled with allure, gradually quelling the anger in his eyes. As she became bolder, she began to unzip his trousers with her tongue.Fred looked down at Ava beneath him, expressionless. After all, Ava was trained to be a high-end seductress, naturally luring men with their desires. Her mere gaze was enough to render most men helpless.Grabbing Ava's hair, Fred forcefully moved her head forward, and she accepted without resistance. After Fred released, Ava licked her lips, her eyes staring as if still craving more, sucking on her finger.Out of the blue, Fred struck her delicate face.Meanwhile, Blake tried several times but could not get through on the lan
Grace expressed her concern, "Marriage is a pivotal moment. Skipping a wedding might draw unwelcome attention and cause rumors."Liam noticed Blake's discomfort and quickly reassured her, his voice steady and supportive. "It's okay, Blake has made her decision, and I will support her in whatever she chooses."Seeing the couple fall silent, Grace did not press further. "If a wedding isn't what you want, we'll respect that decision. Let's plan a family dinner, at the very least."Blake agreed without further objection and said, "I've already made arrangements for dinner next month when my parents return. We can celebrate together then."Grace accepted this plan. She conceded, "Since you're both in agreement, I'll support it. It's ultimately your choice."Shifting the topic, Grace's tone turned to concern. "By the way, Blake, have you tried contacting Mya recently? It's odd. She used to call home every day, but recently there's been no word from her and I can't get through to her old
Blake wished she could feel as Grace suggested, but she knew she could not. She could not stop loving Kevin, could not stop wanting to be with him.Blake recalled her quarrels with Kevin and her anger at him in the past, telling him to go as far away as possible and that she never wanted to see him again. Those all felt so hollow now.She had given him her all, hoping to be by his side, even if it meant returning to her role as his insignificant assistant. What she once loathed had become her most desperate wish.'Kevin, you promised me you'd return after three years, yet here I am, feeling abandoned. If given the chance, I'd erase every quarrel, every harsh word,' Blake mused, her heart heavy with regret and yearning.Grace expressed her concern, "Look at this. Ventropolis is not safe anymore. Be careful when you go out. I'm worried about Mya. I fear she might have gotten into trouble, possibly even abducted."Blake took Grace's phone and saw a news report about a crackdown on th
As Blake and Liam reached the upstairs corridor, a servant emerged from Blake's room, promptly informing her, "Ms. Dion, your room's ready.""Thank you," Blake replied, a slight awkwardness in her tone.The servant did not mention anything about the guest room, naturally assuming Liam and Blake would share a bed. After Blake entered her room, her hands awkwardly by her side, eyeing the only bed. "Liam, I was thinking—"Before Blake could finish, Liam interrupted her, "It's fine, I can sleep on the floor."Blake interjected, "No, that wasn't what I meant. You should take the bed, and I'll stay in Mya's room tonight."As she spoke, Blake picked up her pillow, her movements betraying a mix of resolve and hesitation. Liam's response, barely above a whisper, revealed his hurt, "You can't bear to even be in the same room as me?"Blake, caught off guard by his misunderstanding, hastened to explain. "It's not that, Liam. I'm concerned about your comfort. You've had headaches, and sleepin
Cecilia said, "Blake, I did consider eliminating Kevin for your sake, but I've been lenient. If you don't trust me, I have video footage. However, Kevin might still be alive."In the cold night, Blake felt an icy chill envelop her, as if she had plunged into a nightmare she could not escape.'How could Kevin be dead? He promised to return. Why does Cecilia claim he died in that explosion?' Blake reflected, shocked.On the other end, Cecilia received no reply, only hearing a heavy thud before the call ended abruptly.Liam, searching for Blake, discovered her on the balcony unconscious with her phone nearby. Unaware of the conversation, he noticed Cecilia's number as the last dialed.Liam's concern turned into a frosty determination. Prioritizing Blake's well-being, he rushed her to the hospital.The nurse eventually announced, "Congratulations, your wife is six weeks pregnant. Her fainting was likely due to exhaustion and low blood sugar, nothing serious. Just make sure she has a
Tears streamed down Blake's face as she wiped them away with a blank expression, murmuring to herself, "I don't believe you're gone, just like that. If you haven't come back to look for me in three years, I'll go search for you myself."No matter where you are or what it takes, even if it means going to the ends of the earth. I'll never believe you're dead, Kevin."Unbeknownst to Blake, two men observed her from a secluded corner of Ventropolis through surveillance footage. One chuckled. "This woman does have feelings for Kevin. She's been here almost a dozen times in a month. And she's about to get married, doesn't her husband mind?"The other, holding a cup of coffee, added, "Who knows? Kevin doesn't know how to cherish a good woman."Blake lay on the bed, eventually drifting into sleep amidst her tears. When she awoke in the afternoon, her phone buzzed incessantly with messages and missed calls.She regained her composure and read through them.[Mom and Dad are back. Where are
Liam was standing in the rain, and though it hadn't been long, he was thoroughly drenched.Blake quickly pulled him close, her voice laced with concern. "Are you crazy? It's pouring rain! What if you catch a cold?"Liam's look was subdued, his face showing signs of fatigue. "I'm okay. This is for you; I didn't want you to have to come out in this weather."As Blake took in his forlorn appearance, her heart softened suddenly. 'Am I losing my mind?' she thought."Now you'll have to pay more attention to me, Blake... I was just so scared of losing you. I've put everything I have into getting you to agree to marry me; the idea of you walking away is unbearable."Overwhelmed with emotion, Blake locked eyes with him. "Did she teach you to say that too?" she asked, her hand moving on its own to brush away the raindrops from his hair.A maid nearby, observing the scene, rushed over with a blanket and an umbrella. However, Grace, fully grasping the gravity of the moment, halted her. Ackno
Cecilia said, "It's fine. Let's give them a week. Rearrange the flight and all the plans for the trip. This is Blake's first time getting married and going abroad for honeymoon. I want to make sure she has a good time."Susan nodded. "Okay, Ms. Samford."Not long after Cecilia left, three editors who used to work for Olivia's company entered her office. All of them spoke in panic, "Ms. Blue, what should we do? Ms. Samford already knows everything. If the legal department finds out about it, will we go to jail?"Olivia remained calm as she said, "Don't panic. Just focus on your work.""But we got into this company through you. What if they say we got into this company through the back door and then fired us?"Olivia sat at her desk, supporting her forehead with her hands. She was obviously panicking. "Don't worry, I'll handle this."You guys can leave now."Olivia did not expect this matter to be exposed so soon. She wondered how Cecilia found out about it. 'Could it be that she'
StartReading Literary was the last place Cecilia wanted to be. But she made an exception this time.Olivia had just finalized a cooperative copyright deal with another website company. Several editors from her own company were there at StartReading Literary. As she entered the office, she saw all the editors from StartReading Literary sitting upright, not daring to make a sound.She also saw her office door was wide open. She frowned as she walked into her office and was surprised to see an unexpected gust.Olivia put down the documents in her hand. "Ms. Samford, what brings you here?"With her legs crossed and Susan standing behind her, Cecilia stared at Olivia, who was in front of her.Cecilia sneered and stood up. She ran her fingers along the desk. "StartReading is actually the last place I want to be. I came here because I found out that you enjoy meddling in other people's affairs. Otherwise, you wouldn't even qualify to see me."Olivia instantly looked wary. She remained s
Liam stood up. He watched as Blake, who looked weary, walked away. "Blake, what do you want me to do so you'll like me?"Blake did not stop walking. Instead, she took even bigger steps and left.She went to the Harper residence, which surprised everyone.Grace asked, "Blake? Why did you come back here? Where's Liam? Why didn't he come back with you?"Blake stuttered, unable to find the words. She just made up an excuse, saying, "It's nothing. I just wanted to come back."After Hannah and Yael left the wedding last night, they went back to the research institute.As for Simon, he went to the farm to manage the business.After Blake went to her room, Grace became worried. She followed her and saw her sitting with a blank expression in the room, not knowing what to do.When Blake saw Grace, she quickly adjusted her mood. "Grace, why are you here?""I came to check on you. Blake, what's wrong? Did you have a fight with Liam? You just had your wedding yesterday, and you're already
The pregnancy test report came out fifteen minutes after Blake did the test. She was indeed pregnant. She was even seven weeks pregnant.Blake had indeed been involved with Kevin while in Northern Myanmar over a month ago.She held the medical report while standing bewildered in the cold hospital corridor. Lights shone through the floor-to-ceiling window onto her body, but all Blake felt was the cold, which made her hands and feet numb.She was lost in her thoughts. 'I'm really pregnant. What should I do with this baby? I want it to be born more than anyone else. But now, everything has changed. This child shouldn't come into this world.'She wandered in the corridor. Suddenly, she saw someone coming out of another gynecological room.She thought, 'Some things are just destined by fate. When I long to see him, even catching a glimpse of him in a dream feels like a luxury, an unattainable wish. But now, when I don't want to see him, it seems he appears everywhere I go.'Kevin supp
Blake wondered, 'I'm now pregnant with Kevin's child. What should I do?'She woke up groggily when she felt someone carry her. She opened her heavy eyelids and asked, "What time is it now?"Liam responded, "It's four-thirty in the morning. It's still early; go back to sleep for a while more."Blake said in a hoarse voice, "I've made an appointment for an abortion at eight o'clock. Regardless of whether I'm really pregnant or not, I don't want to keep this child."She had thought about it all night and believed this was the best decision.Kevin was going to get engaged. Blake believed he would get married and Audrey would give birth to his children. There was simply no need for her to complicate things further.She thought, 'If I choose to be selfish and decide to keep this baby, and if people find out about it, my child will be treated as an illegitimate child. I don't even dare to imagine how badly the child will be treated.'If giving birth to the baby will bring it a lifetime
Blake continued, "What about you, Liam? Do you mind?"If you do, you can choose to divorce me. After all, I've wronged you. No one wants to marry a woman who's carrying someone else's child."Liam stepped forward on the shattered cup and hugged her tightly. "I don't mind. Blake, I love you, including everything about you. I don't mind your past. I just want to start over with you. I didn't tell you about the pregnancy because I was selfish; I wanted to keep you by my side."Blake, your child is my child. I want to raise the baby with you."Don't leave me, okay?"Blake did not know why, but she was not surprised by her pregnancy. However, she felt that there were still some things that she could not let go of, though she was unsure what those were.She was not as calm as she had imagined.She thought about her past events. Then, she indifferently said, "Liam, I don't want this child. Since I'm prepared to be with you, I won't keep this child. It wouldn't be fair to you."Liam di
On this romantic night, the moon was obscured by the clouds.Breathing heavily, Blake felt some pain in her abdomen. She asked to stop. "Liam, my stomach hurts. I think I'm going to have my period soon."Liam sobered up instantly. "I'll go get you some medicine."She peeked out from under the blanket as the bedside lamp turned on. She could clearly see Liam's naked upper body. Her face flushed as she averted her gaze. "It's fine. Just help me call the front desk and ask them to bring up a pack of sanitary pads. I'll go to the bathroom to deal with it."Liam replied, "Let's go to the hospital tomorrow for a check-up."Blake picked up her clothes from the floor and went to the bathroom. "It's okay. It's probably just my period."However, judging by the blood flowing out, it did not seem like menstrual blood to Blake. It looked like something else.Blake's voice came from the bathroom again. "I think we should go to the hospital."She sat on the toilet and watched the tall, slende
Blake had no bridesmaids, so she returned to the hotel room alone. As she stepped out of the elevator and was ready to use the room key card in her hand to swipe and enter the room, she suddenly saw a figure appear from the corner of her eye.She stopped her action and looked at the person who had left the wedding earlier.At that moment, Blake felt her breath catch, but it was only fleeting. She then quickly regained her composure and averted her gaze. She asked, "Didn't you leave? Why are you still here?"Kevin replied, "Congratulations."Upon hearing his congratulations, Blake felt a mix of amusement and discomfort. "There's nothing to congratulate. If anything, I should congratulate you. You're soon to be the mayor's son-in-law. In the future, we won't belong in the same social class anymore."I'm tired and came back to rest. You should leave now before Liam comes up and sees you here."Don't look for me again. I don't want him to misunderstand."Kevin responded, "Audrey and