Madelyn did not know when Zach's attitude toward her had changed.Was it when she had gotten together with Ethan?Or was it when she was about to get engaged to Ethan?Madelyn figured that Zach should hate her instead of treating her as such.Madelyn was also unsure if Zach's attitude toward her had changed because Jadie was still alive, and she did not do anything to cause her death.Although they had already done the deed, Madelyn never thought that it would make Zach have any feelings for her.'Does he like me? No way, unless he's gone crazy!'Zach was not the kind of person who would feel such ridiculous emotions or commit to anyone.He simply did not have a sincere heart. Madelyn knew he was only doing all those things out of his possessiveness, and she just wanted to escape his control. She remembered the Jent family of four years ago, where even her father had been a victim of his scheme, along with herself!She knew that if she went back, she would just be trapped in t
Cecilia walked past Zach and exuded an overbearing aura as she approached Madelyn. With a provocative smile, she said, "Long time no see, Madelyn Jent!"She extended her hand as if she was implying something else.Madelyn's face turned pale, and her chest ached, causing her to frown. She turned around and left without saying anything.She stumbled her way out and it was evident that something was not right with her.Cecilia withdrew her hand with a faint smile. As she watched the panicked figure walking away, she crossed her arms and raised her chin.'You were nothing but a piece of trash in your past life. You were no match for me back then, and now... it's still the same! You only lived to be thirty-one in the previous life. This time... I'm curious to see how long you can survive.'Madelyn's heart bore the name of Cecilia Samford like an indelible scar.In her past life, Madelyn's child had died before birth, and she had not even gotten a chance to look at the baby. All Kevin
Zach picked up his suit jacket from the floor and put it on the chair. "What's gotten into you again?" His gaze darkened after noticing the faint redness in her eyes. "She's just my assistant. You should know who she is."His words carried hidden implications behind them.Madelyn's body stiffened. Zach securitized her expression, seemingly trying to see her through.Madelyn sneered. "What does that have to do with me? I told you to get lost simply because I find you disgusting!"Zach would never turn away any woman who caught his eye. Ironically, that was the very reason why Madelyn found him repulsive."If you're not leaving, I will."She could not bear to become the laughingstock to Cecilia anymore in front of them.Madelyn picked up her bag and wanted to move past Zach. Instead of stopping her, Zach unfastened the metal buckle on his belt and took it off. Then, he put on a white bathrobe before going into the bathroom in a pair of slippers.Madelyn opened the door and saw bo
But Madelyn was not..."Isn't she your kept mistress?" Madelyn could feel her heart getting torn apart when she saw those words. Zach looked at her, and Madelyn continued while staring back at him, "You can't just do whatever you want and treat me like your toy just because I've had my uterus removed."I'm a human too. I can feel pain."Would you be happy if one day I can't bear your torment anymore, and choose to end my life?"Zach replied confidently. "You wouldn't do that!""I will," she said."This isn't the first time something like this has happened, and you know it."If you dare to touch me again today, tomorrow... all you see will be an incomplete corpse."I'm sure that jumping from the eighty-eighth floor wouldn't hurt at all."Madelyn's depression had never been cured. The freedom she yearned for had become her reason to live in the past few years.If one day her freedom was taken away from her and she had to become his prisoner again, just like in her past life, th
She did not know what was wrong with Zach. When the door to the room opened, the person holding the saw left. Madelyn sat up on the bed with a dazed expression. Her hair was messy, and a delicate crescent-shaped necklace hung around her neck. She stared at Zach coldly, "What do you want this time?"Zach noticed the bottle of pills on the bedside drawer. He took it and saw that it was sleeping pills.'Did she sleep till now because she consumed this?' Zach thought.Then, a doctor wearing a white lab coat walked in with a few assistants.He said, "Mr. Jardin, Ms. Jent seems fine..."Zach interrupted him, "You may leave now."The entire room instantly turned cold. Madelyn could not read Zach's expression nor understand why he brought so many people here.'They ruined a perfectly fine door just like that,' Madelyn thought.Zach pulled the curtains up to let the sunlight in while Madelyn used her hand to block the sun as she shut her eyes."Do you know what time it is?" Zach asked.
"Zach," Cecilia called out. She was dressed in a shawl and pencil skirt with a diamond-encrusted bag in her hand. She stood out brilliantly in the hotel lobby. She continued to stare at Zach coldly as he left. He had ignored Cecilia even though she walked past him.The hotel arranged for a chauffeur to send them to the hospital. Madelyn, who was sitting in the car, suddenly felt cold. Zach held onto her hand and found a blanket to cover her."It's so cold," Madelyn said.Zach used his fingers to swipe her sweat-drenched hair to the side. He then comforted her, "It's fine. We're almost at the hospital."An unknown emotion suddenly erupted from his chest. It was a feeling of panic he had never felt before.After they reached the hospital, Madelyn was given an IV drip. She then opened her eyes. "Dr. Jensen..."Joey Jensen said to her, "You're finally awake.""Your boyfriend is downstairs paying for your fees. Does he know about your condition, Madelyn? You're currently in terrible
Zach stayed silent as if admitting to it. Madelyn grabbed a pillow and threw it at his face. She cursed at him, "You disgusting pervert! You're a monster!"Zach did not mind her cursing. He picked up the pillow from the ground and patted it. He placed it behind her and said, "The doctor advised that you avoid getting too worked up.""Mr. Jardin, I've got you the oatmeal," Kevin said as he barged into the sick ward. He continued, "There's also...""Long time no see, Madelyn," Yvonne greeted Madelyn. She followed behind Kevin and had fruits in her hand. She smiled before walking to Madelyn. Madelyn noticed that Zach's expression fell."I heard Zach was looking for you. I was worried, so I came to France to take a look. I'm so relieved you're fine," Yvonne said.No one knew when Yvonne had arrived and how much of their conversation she had heard. Madelyn immediately reverted to an indifferent expression. She still kept a soft smile on her face, but an imperceptible coldness and aloof
Madelyn was definitely hungry. Ever since he appeared, she had not eaten many meals. Her stomach was convulsing in hunger. Madelyn was forced to eat a whole bowl of oatmeal by Zach. Her stomach was currently churning, and she wanted to vomit. Zach peeled an apple and sent it to her mouth. Suddenly, blood trickled from her nose and dripped onto the blanket."Don't move," Zach said. Just as Madelyn was about to wipe it, Zach grabbed her hand.He held Madelyn's head up and used a tissue to wipe her chest area. His clothes were also soaked in blood. He chastised her, "What did you eat? Why are you bleeding?"Madelyn did not answer him. Zach was fumbling around. He rang the bell and had the nurse change the sheets. He then held the drip bottle while holding her with one hand. Every time Madelyn had a nosebleed, she would lose her strength and be left unable to move.'Is he still the Zach I know? Zach from the past would never do these things for me,' Madelyn thought.Despite him trying
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