A group of police officers quietly surrounded the hills around Chad's villa. Chad had no idea danger was approaching. All he knew was that Lucy had locked the door when he tried to return to the bedroom. "Open up, Lucy!""I'm already in bed. Go sleep somewhere else," Lucy said. At the same time, she tried to speed up what she was doing. She had already duplicated the shape of the chains' key earlier. All she had to do now was recreate it.Chad got a little angry. "Open the door now, Lucy! Let me in!"He tried to break in. Lucy said, "Don't force your way in. You've already chained my hands and feet, haven't you? Do you think I can go anywhere like this?"He thought about it and found her to be right. "Fine, then. I'll let you off the hook tonight!"He turned and left. Unbeknownst to him, a figure flashed past as soon as his back was turned.It was Tobias, who was dressed in dark attire from head to toe. He'd sneaked into the villa, but there were too many rooms. He could only
Tobias felt like his heart had stopped beating when he saw the car colliding with Lucy. The car screeched to a stop, and he spotted the driver. His gaze darkened instantly. Chad cackled. "Tobias, I will never let you and Lulu live in bliss!""Chad!" Tobias cursed. Fueled by intense murderous intent, he charged at Chad.Chad's eyes flickered. Flooring the accelerating pedal, he zoomed away. "You can't get away. I'll make sure you rot in jail!" Tobias spat with a sneer. Then, he immediately sprinted toward where Lucy had collapsed. Knocked to the ground, Lucy instinctively wrapped her arms around her belly. She heard Tobias' voice in a daze, thinking that it was a mere hallucination before dying. "Hold on, Lulu. I've called a car for us. We'll get to the hospital soon!"Crouched next to her, Tobias was awash in anxiety. He wanted to hold her in his arms, but he was worried that he might cause any further injuries. His breath hitched when he saw the pool of blood beneath her.
Faith had never had a stranger send her home before. Her heart pounded, and she felt inexplicably nervous. But Miles was a police officer, after all. He should've been righteous and honorable, so she must be overthinking. "I live in Goldstein Park. Thanks for the ride, Mr. Chadwick.""It's my honor to escort Lucy's friend home. Let's go."They left the hospital promptly and got in Miles' car. Throughout the journey, he occasionally stole glances at Faith as he drove. Sensing his gaze, Faith felt nervous. "Mr. Chadwick, why do you keep staring at me? I haven't done anything illegal!"Having a very attractive police officer staring at her did make her nervous. But as a law-abiding citizen, she feared and respected the police more. Miles flashed a warm smile at her. "Don't be nervous. I'm just curious about your tracking system. It's really impressive. Have you thought about joining a research institute to contribute such a great product to the country?"Relieved that he was
"Mr. Chadwick, I didn't do that on purpose…"Faith apologized, backing away in haste. Miles gazed at her with a smile. "It's fine. Although it's just an accident, you can kiss me back again if you feel like I took advantage of you.""Huh?" Faith looked bewildered. Amused by her adorable expression, Miles chuckled. "I'm just kidding. I'll get going first. See you."Only then did Faith realize he was teasing her. She blushed and waved at him. "Bye."She closed the door after he left. Clutching onto her pounding chest and her flushed face, she slapped herself lightly. "Remember your goal, Faith! Focus on your career and steer clear of any romantic endeavors!"Faith had felt like she was in love with him earlier. No, this was merely her hallucination. She rubbed her head, not allowing herself to indulge in such wild thoughts. She suddenly remembered Lucy, and she couldn't help but worry. "I wonder whether Lucy has woken up yet. And did that silly Sienna get into a fight with h
Anna gloated at Lucy's miscarriage."Brett, Rhett, that woman suddenly lost her babies. In that case, Tobias no longer has to be responsible for her. Can you guys talk to the Ripleys and confirm my engagement with him as soon as possible?"How Anna wished she could be engaged to Tobias tomorrow! She feared that the longer it took, the more complications would arise.Brett assured her, "Don't worry, Ann. I'll work it out for you."He did feel sorry for Lucy, but he was determined to accomplish Anna's dreams. Anna had gone through a lot, after all. Anna sighed. "I wonder when this will be confirmed…""I'll call the Ripleys now," Brett said. He called the Ripleys soon after, discussing the engagement date with them. Grinning on the other end of the phone, Joey confirmed the announcement of Tobias and Anna's engagement the day after tomorrow. She didn't even consult Tobias' opinion. Brett hung up and turned to Anna. "They've settled the date. They'll announce the engagement in t
"Imposter?"Visibly perplexed, Joey said, "Tobe, the Eberhards just called to confirm the engagement with me earlier. It will be the day after tomorrow, and we'll hold a press conference to announce the news. That's the best for our families."Tobias sneered. He didn't expose Anna for pretending to be the actual daughter of the Eberhard family. Since they would have a press conference the day after tomorrow, he'd seize the chance to unveil the truth. "Sure." He went along with it. Joey had thought Tobias would blatantly refuse, but his swift agreement caught her by surprise. She was ecstatic, to say the least. "If there's nothing else, I'll get going."Just as Tobias was about to leave, Howard stopped him. "Tobe, come to the study for a while.""Alright."Both of them entered the study. "Joey, isn't Tobe against arranged marriages? Why did he agree so quickly this time?""He's finally seen the light. Marrying the daughter of the Eberhard family is the right choice, after
Sienna visited Lucy at the hospital at around seven in the evening. She'd brought a packed meal with her."Lucy, how long have you been sleeping? Do you want to get up and walk around?"Lucy had been weeping silently by herself in the ward, and she eventually dozed off. She still seemed quite dazed when she heard Sienna. It took her a while before she came back to her senses."You came, Sienna.""I was worried about you. Taking care of yourself after a miscarriage is just as important as taking care of yourself after childbirth. If you're not properly taken care of during this period, it will be difficult for you to conceive in the future."Lucy zoned out on the slight bulge on Sienna's belly. "Lucy, let me help you sit up for a while.""Alright. Thanks."Sienna produced a container after she helped Lucy up. The aroma of food immediately wafted in the air. "I made chicken soup to nourish your body. Have some, Lucy," Sienna said."Thanks." Lucy took the bowl and had a few sp
Tobias' candor rendered Shaun speechless. Shaun said, "Perhaps… she's always been fed up with me!""Why do you say so?"Normally, Tobias couldn't be bothered about other people's affairs. But Shaun's wife was Lucy's best friend. He felt compelled to lend him a listening ear for Lucy's sake. Shaun smiled bitterly. "This is a family affair, and I shouldn't be sharing it with someone else. But I feel like we get along quite well. I wonder if you're interested in hearing me out?""Sure. Our wives are best friends, so we can be friends too. I'll listen if you're willing to tell me," Tobias said.Shaun was slightly surprised. "It's my honor to be friends with you, Mr. Ripley."Tobias chuckled. "It's all thanks to your wife. You better treat her well when you get home…"Shaun never imagined that Sienna would be the reason he forged a friendship with someone else. But he didn't mind at all. Instead, he felt grateful to her. Before this, he hadn't been able to interact with Tobias.