At a corner, Rhett's wrist was bleeding when he had grazed it during his fall. He didn't care about his bleeding wrist and rushed to them, asking, "My dearest sister, are you okay?"Tobias held Lucy up. He heard how Rhett addressed her and glanced at him. Then, he retracted his gaze and looked at Lucy again.During that dangerous moment, Tobias hadn't been able to push Lucy away in time, so he could only hug her in his arms. Even if Simon's blade came at them, it would only hurt him!However, he had never expected an accident to happen—Simon's blade had grazed Lucy's and Kate's arms."Shit, you got hurt in the end!" He had risked his life to save Lucy. He felt guilty and blamed himself as he saw that she was hurt."It's okay, Tobias." Lucy noticed the blood on his arm, making her heart ache terribly. She asked in shock, "Darling, why are you bleeding?"Then, Tobias realized that his hand had started bleeding without him noticing. However, it didn't hurt much, so he said nonchalan
Lucy didn't know what Tobias had in mind. Confused, she asked, "We're only mildly injured. Why do we need a blood test?"Tobias explained, "Who knows what might go wrong? It's better to be safe than sorry. It won't take much to get a check-up."Rhett wanted to get another DNA test done with Lucy but didn't have the opportunity to get Lucy's blood or hair sample. Now, the opportunity was right before his eyes.So, he played along and said, "Mr. Ripley is right. We should get a blood test. Who knows if there was anything wrong with that man?"Since they had both said so, Lucy had no choice but to follow the majority."Okay."As they conversed, they arrived at the hospital, and the group exited the ambulance. They placed Kate, who was still unconscious, on the gurney. After running a series of tests, the doctor said she was in shock and would potentially stay unconscious for some time.Then, the adults went to get a blood test done.…Joey hadn't seen Tobias since the latter ha
As Joey walked toward the laboratory, her phone rang. "Madam Joey, something terrible has happened. Ms. Hudson fainted.""What?" Rather than worry and concern, a glint flickered in her eyes. She asked, "Why did she faint? Has she gone to get herself checked?""We've brought her to Central Hospital. The doctors are checking on her as we speak."Coincidentally, Joey was in Central Hospital. "Give me her room number. Please take extra good care of her. She might be pregnant!""Okay."After ending the call, Joey glanced at the laboratory and decided to look.The doctor in the laboratory went to test the blood samples. When Joey quietly entered, she overheard a conversation between two doctors."This is weird. Mr. Ripley and Mr. Rhett decided to run a DNA test with Ms. Everhart. Did they plan this? Why would they secretly run separate tests instead of doing it together?""I have no idea!"The news struck Joey like a roaring thunder. Back then, she had meddled in Lucy's DNA test wit
"Oh…"Lucy didn't notice how absent-minded Rhett was.As Millie watched them leave, worry began to fill her eyes. She sighed and caressed the unconscious Kate's face, saying, "Kate, I never thought I'd bump into your father here. It's a shame… He has a girlfriend."Joey, who was eavesdropping from the outside, covered her mouth in shock when she the words Millie uttered sadly. She almost screamed."Your father doesn't know you exist. Would he hate us if we interfered with their relationship?" Millie sniffed and croaked, "Kate, I'll take you far away, okay?"Joey covered her mouth in shock. Shakily, she left.What she heard was music to her ears!Millie used to pursue Tobias so aggressively. Joey never expected they had slept together and had a daughter in secret.If Howard learned about this, she would be able to return to Ripley Residence. Joey considered it and started devising a plan. The more she thought about it, the more miraculous she thought the situation was. She bel
The person who spoke was Mabel Robertson, the second daughter of the Robertson family, the charity event's organizer and tonight's host.The Robertsons and the Ripleys had encountered each other multiple times in business. Tobias and Mabel had met each other before. But being the aloof man he was, he had always been so occupied with work that he hadn't noticed Mabel much. He couldn't remember who she was. "Mr. and Mrs. Ripley, you are a match made in heaven. You make everyone envious!" Mabel appeared friendly as she spoke with a saccharine smile plastered on her face.She looked at Tobias with a glint of adoration, but a glint of jealousy was hidden in her eyes when she looked at Lucy. Tobias frowned at the woman standing in their way. Unamused, he said, "You're in our way. Are you trying not to let us in?""Why would I?" Mabel realized she was being rude and quickly stepped away, saying, "I'm sorry for being rude. Please, after you."Mabel smiled at Lucy, who returned a smil
Tobias shrugged and appeared uninterested. However, he noticed Lucy's curiosity and said, "The Robertsons are the hosts for the charity event tonight. Kate is a Robertson, so she might be related to them."Lucy nodded. "I see." She wasn't interested in the items displayed on stage. She said, "Darling, I'll look for Kate and be right back.""Okay."Lucy got up and headed toward Kate's direction.Behind the area where the charity event was being held, there was a small garden with a lovely view and a swimming pool. A few celebrities were hanging out there, enjoying some drinks and snacks.Lucy overheard their conversation. "Did you see the news? Mr. Ripley's public display of affection with that woman. Pfft, the idiots were so enthusiastically discussing someone else's public display of affection. Don't they know flames like that die quickly?""Fran, don't tell me you're jealous!" That woman was Francesca Marlow, Mabel's friend.Francesca said with disdain, "Me, jealous? Please,
Lucy stopped in her tracks. "They mistreated your mom?"Lucy thought about Millie. Although she had only met the latter once, she felt an unexplainable sense of familiarity with her.Kate nodded. A petite girl like her was carrying a huge burden. "Yes, that vicious woman's name is Francesca Marlow. She and Mabel frequently mistreat my mom. "Mabel went against my momagain earlier, and my mom was hiding in the backyard, crying. I came to stand up for her and overheard them gossiping about you. I had to intervene!"Kate scoffed. "I wanted to give her a piece of my mind!"It turned out Kate wanted to avenge Mille and had stood up for Lucy.Lucy rubbed Kate's head. "Where is your mom now?""Over there."Kate pointed in a direction. Lucy said, "Let's go and find her.""Okay." Lucy held Kate's hand and went in the direction Kate had pointed in to look for Millie. In the greenery not far from them, they heard a woman crying and the sound of a man's reprimands. "What are you crying
Lucy's red dress perfectly accentuated her jaw-dropping figure. Now, with the Heart of Many Wonders around her neck, she looked even more alluring.She gently grazed the necklace with her fingertips; she had butterflies in her stomach from Tobias' gentle display of affection.She felt warm and sweet, as though she had been slathered with honey. "Are you giving me this 100-million-dollar necklace?"She quirked her eyebrow and intentionally asked , "Don't you feel the pinch?"Tobias grinned deviously. "I do feel it slightly. Why don't you make it up to me?"Intrigued, Lucy said, "How should I make it up to you?"Tobias leaned in, his warm breath tickling her ear. "You'll know how to do it when we return home tonight." He suggestively whispered in public, instantly teasing Lucy, whose face turned scarlet. She playfully glared at him. "How could you say something so suggestive in front of everyone? Are you trying to give the crowd a heart attack?"Tobias shrugged. "I said it so so