Being praised by a child like that contented Jade very much. She encouraged Emmy, "Thank you, Emmy. As long as you work hard, you can achieve it too."Emmy lowered her head, looking somewhat discouraged. Her gaze fell on her legs, her expression down. "I want to, too, but my body won't allow it."Jade was taken aback, only then realizing that there were no school bags or study-related items in Emmy's room. She asked in surprise, "You don't go to school?"Emmy shook her head, then nodded slightly. "My health isn't good. Although I don't go to school, my mom hired tutors for me. I have piano, painting, and singing lessons, but I don't like any of them. I just want to study medicine."A 12-year-old child who only wanted to study medicine puzzled Jade. "Tell me, why do you want to study medicine?"Emmy smiled shyly, looked around to ensure no one was listening, and gestured for Jade to come closer. "Because I want to make myself better."Due to Emmy sitting in a wheelchair for a long
Emmy extended her finger. "Then let's pinky promise."Jade was momentarily stunned before extending her finger and hooking pinkies with Emmy. They even sealed it with their thumbs, and only then did Emmy feel at ease enough to go to sleep.After Hunter and Jade exited Emmy's room, he brought her to the living room, and they sat on the couch."Jade, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, Emmy wouldn't be smiling so happily," Hunter said, his words implying a deeper meaning.Jade patiently listened, sensing that Hunter had more to say to her."How did Emmy injure her leg? Do you mind telling me?" Jade asked softly.Upon observing Hunter's surprise, it confirmed her suspicion that there was more to Emmy's leg injury.Fearful of Hunter misunderstanding, she hastily clarified, "I don't mean anything else. I just want to help Emmy. I believe she deserves to experience the joys of childhood, to be out in the sun like any other child, instead of being confined to her room every day."
"It's possible. Anything that triggers Emmy will stir her memories, so she resists Asher," Jade analyzed.Hunter smiled. "It's been so many years. Asher's probably used to it by now. He's hardly ever home now, just to avoid crossing paths with Emmy."Jade's heart raced at the revelation that Asher didn't live with the Alridges. She hoped he wasn't colluding with Lloyd. Otherwise, Lloyd would be even more difficult to deal with."Jade, don't you have plans with Caelan tonight?" Hunter reminded.Jade widened her eyes, and she quickly glanced at her wristwatch."I won't be attending the evening celebration. I have to leave right away," she exclaimed.With that, she hurriedly grabbed her bag and rushed out the door."Wait, I'll walk you out." Hunter grabbed his keys and hurried after her, only to see her collide with someone at the doorway.Jade exclaimed in pain as she held her forehead, then looked up to see Asher grimacing and holding his chin."Can you even walk?" Asher frowne
Hell was empty because this devil lurked in the world.Jade fixed her sharp gaze on Asher, a look so venomous it seemed capable of tearing him apart.In her past life, Asher had repeatedly harassed Jade while they worked in the same laboratory. She could sense trouble brewing and would remain on high alert. Despite voicing her concerns to Lloyd, he would brush them off, chiding her for being overly sensitive.At that time, Jade had been too meek and easily manipulated by Lloyd. Since he wouldn't stand up for her, she could only swallow her grievances. She had never doubted Lloyd's feelings for her.Asher's aggression only intensified, fueled by Lloyd's favoritism, and Jade had narrowly escaped becoming his victim multiple times. But a higher power eventually intervened, granting Jade a fresh start in this life to settle old scores."Hunter, I'll be leaving first then." Jade's eyes flashed murderously. She was smiling, but there was no warmth behind it. It was like a mask that hid
Caelan smiled, the warmth in his gaze brimming. "Let's go."He reached out his hand, and Jade paused before placing hers in it. As Caelan's hand tightened around hers, she felt a sense of security.They walked intimately into the hospital, heading to the VIP ward through the elevator.…Kennedy was watching TV out of boredom, and his eyes lit up when he saw Caelan and Jade enter together. "Oh, Jade, what brings you here?"It had been a while since he last saw Jade. He had been asking Caelan about her several times, but Caelan's vague answers had left him disgruntled. He had wanted to find Jade himself, but his frail body had landed him in the hospital.Now that Kennedy saw Jade, he felt like he was already halfway healed. He eagerly invited Jade to sit down, his eyes squinting into crescents as he asked with a grin, "Jade, tell Grandpa, what's going on between you two?"Jade glanced at Caelan in disapproval. Evidently, he hadn't informed Kennedy about their reconciliation.Seei
Byron stood outside the door and ultimately didn't enter.After a moment, he left the hospital, tossing the thermos into the trash bin on his way out. As he strode out of the hospital, he looked frighteningly angered.Samuel wanted to greet him but was ignored.Samuel was left puzzled. Byron wasn't usually like this. What happened to him today?Samuel knocked on the reception to ask a nurse, "Hey, what's going on with Mr. Byron?"The nurse had just seen Byron throw something into the trash can as he left the elevator, so she truthfully replied, "I don't know either. I just saw him throw something into the trash."Samuel approached the trash can and saw the thermos inside. He thought this should be reported to Caelan.Caelan received Samuel's call and glanced toward the door, but Byron was already gone. He guessed that Byron might have overheard their conversation. "What's wrong?" Kennedy asked when he noticed Caelan's strange expression.Afraid that Kennedy's heart couldn't h
"Okay." Jade pushed open the car door and got out, waving to Caelan, who nodded before leaving.When Jade returned to her dormitory, Melanie was already asleep. She quietly finished washing up before returning to her bedroom.She had a good night's sleep and woke up feeling refreshed.When Melanie got up and saw Jade's radiant face, she teased, "Truly a woman nurtured by love. Your complexion is glowing."Jade blushed and couldn't help but laugh. "Melanie, why are you teasing me like this?""I'm not wrong, am I?" Melanie made Jade look at herself in the mirror. "Look at yourself. Not only are you radiant, but there's also a sparkle in your eyes now."Jade looked at her reflection in the mirror, feeling stunned. Her reflection had bright eyes and clear skin, and she was completely different from before. There was a vibrancy about her that even she couldn't help but be infected.She couldn't help but reach out and touch her face, feeling amazed. All of this was because of Caelan.
ade gazed at Tiffany's helpless expression, feeling a slight pang in her heart. She sensed that this matter wasn't as simple as it appeared on the surface.Just yesterday, she and Caelan had discussed marriage with Kennedy. Now, Byron was talking about marrying the McAuley heiress? How could this be mere coincidence?Besides, Byron's reputation as a playboy made Tiffany marrying him akin to walking into trouble."Don't worry, Tiffany. Let's think of a solution together. Maybe we can find a way out," Jade said, although she didn't have any good ideas.The situation was urgent, so she could only comfort Tiffany and ask her to relax.Tiffany nodded, but there was no trace of joy on her face. She knew that Jade's words were just to comfort her. What could an outsider like Jade do to help her?"Did they say when you'll meet?" Jade asked.Tiffany replied woefully, "Tonight.""So soon?" Jade took in a sharp breath. Things were progressing much faster than she had anticipated. Tiffany
Chenelle's words made Jade clench her fists in anger. For someone so heartless, she really wanted to wake her up with a good beating.Taking a step forward, Jade grabbed Chenelle by the collar.Chenelle screamed, thinking Jade was about to hit her, and retreated in fear. "What are you doing? Do you want to hit me again?!"'So, she can also feel fear.'Jade sneered coldly, rolling up her sleeves to show the scars on her arm. "While you complain about the world's injustices, open your eyes wide and see that not everyone is as fortunate as you."I was also adopted, but compared to you, our lives are worlds apart. While you resent not getting enough attention, others are struggling to find their next meal. When you let jealousy drive you to harm others, some people are just praying to survive."Chenelle, you truly don't appreciate the blessings you have."Jade's fair arm was covered in scars of various sizes—burns, cuts, and a long stitched wound that looked like a centipede. Althou
Chenelle forcefully shook off Jade's hand, her eyes filled with venom as she spat, "You bitch! Stop pretending to be so righteous. I despise people like you the most. Do you think the Fitzgeralds adopted me out of kindness? No, it's because they felt guilty."Her face twisted with intense hatred, her gaze sweeping across everyone in the hall with a sharp, accusatory edge.When her eyes landed on Kennedy, her resentment peaked. "Ever since I stepped into the Fitzgerald household, you've treated me with hostility, never once showing me a kind face."My efforts to make you happy were like a dog desperately seeking attention. When you were in a good mood, you were somewhat kind to me, but when you weren't, you completely ignored me. "Do you think bringing me into the Fitzgeralds would make me grateful? No, it won't. I hate you. I hate every single one of you! You took away my only family and snuffed out the last bit of warmth I had."If it weren't for my father trying to protect Cael
After changing her clothes, Jade applied light makeup while standing in front of the mirror. As she gazed at her rosy reflection, fragments of the previous night's events flickered in her mind. Her cheeks flushed, and she covered her face with her hands, fanning herself nervously. 'What to do, what to do? How should I face Caelan later?'After much hesitation, Jade decided to face him. After all, they had already crossed all boundaries. Avoiding him now would be unnecessarily dramatic. Moreover, they would be living together in the future. It wasn't practical to keep avoiding him.With this thought, Jade felt significantly more at ease. As she approached the door, she heard Caelan's voice from the living room. "Hold her there. I'm coming right over." Puzzled, Jade opened the door and looked at Caelan.He ended his call and said, "We've found the person who drugged you. I'm heading over now.""Who is it?" Jade asked angrily.Caelan gave her a deep, serious look before replying,
'And then…' Thinking about it further, Jade couldn’t bear to continue. 'Could it be that I spent the night with Orion?!'"Morning..." The familiar deep voice sent a shiver through Jade, followed by a surge of joy enveloping her entire being. That voice, she would recognize it even in death.It was Caelan. This was Caelan's voice!Jade remained motionless, her body stiff. The swing from immense sorrow to immense joy was too overwhelming—she needed a moment to process it all."Why aren't you saying anything?" Caelan noticed Jade's odd behavior and propped himself up to look at her face, only to find her silently shedding tears.His heart clenched, and his first instinct was to apologize. "I'm sorry, last night I had no choice. Your situation was too dangerous—"Before he could finish, Jade threw herself into his arms.Caelan was at a loss, his body rigid, afraid to move a muscle.Tears dripped onto his chest, scorching his skin and softening his heart."Are you still in pain?" h
Jade felt as if her head was about to explode, her body burning, with her organs seemingly on the verge of combustion."Jade, Jade, wake up." Caelan gently patted Jade's cheek. The moment he touched her skin, he was startled by how scalding hot she felt.Jade's eyes fluttered open in a daze, her vision blurred, unable to discern the face looming close to hers. She grasped the cool hand on her face, pressing it tightly against her skin."So cool… So cool…" Jade murmured unconsciously, her body instinctively leaning closer. She wrapped her arms around the man's neck, rubbing against him desperately. "Help me… I feel so uncomfortable, so hot."Seeing her in such a state, Caelan felt an indescribable pain in his heart. His fists clenched tightly, veins bulging on the back of his hands as he commanded Samuel, "Find out who did this."Samuel nodded. "The doctor is on his way, but we need to lower Miss Severin's temperature immediately."Caelan's eyes darkened momentarily. He bent down,
Orion's face had turned a shade of red that was far from normal, yet he struggled to stay conscious, shaking his head with a bitter smile."I never thought I'd see the day when I'd be outsmarted."Jade's heart tightened in response. She had reserved a VIP suite in the hotel, with only two rooms on the entire floor. To ensure privacy, she had explicitly instructed that no one was to come upstairs. Now, Orion had been drugged, and she…A sudden spell of dizziness caused Jade's legs to give way. She clung to the door frame to avoid collapsing. To her horror, she realized she had been drugged too. 'Damn it! How could I have let my guard down?!'"I'll call for help. Don't move."Overwhelmed by the heat coursing through her body, Jade was on the brink of losing her sanity. In a bid to stay conscious, she dug her nails into her palm. The pain brought a moment of clarity, but it was fleeting. The heat surged back, stronger and more relentless than before. Fear crept up from Jade's feet
Jade arrived at the hotel and easily found the floor, unlocking Room 2020. As soon as she stepped inside, she was taken aback—red roses filled the entire room, and candles burned softly in the corners, creating a romantic and cozy atmosphere.This was the result of Melanie and Tiffany’s hard work all afternoon.As Jade walked on the soft carpet, Jade's heart danced with excitement. Today, she would give herself to Caelan—she was finally going to be his woman. She had been waiting for this day for so long.Her phone buzzed with a text message. Jade opened it and saw it was from Tiffany.Tiffany: [There's a gift for you on the bed. You're welcome.]'A gift? What kind of prank is this girl up to now?'Following Tiffany’s instructions, Jade found the gift on the bed. She opened it and gasped. A few black straps connected to bits of sheer fabric!'Lingerie?' Jade’s face turned crimson, and she quickly shoved the outfit back into the box. If she wore this to see Caelan, she’d rather
Caelan: [Alright, go ahead and get busy.]Jade felt a slight chill in her heart as she read the message from Caelan. Shouldn't he have asked where she was going? Why did he just reply with that?There was something off about Caelan's mood, but she couldn't quite pinpoint what it was.Seeing Jade lost in thought, Melanie waved her hand in front of her friend's eyes. "Hey, snap out of it. Did Caelan say when he's coming?"Jade, feeling a bit down, replied, "I haven't figured out how to tell him yet.""What's there to figure out? My goodness." Melanie grabbed Jade's phone and quickly typed a message to Caelan.Jade: [I'll be waiting for you at 5:00 p.m. in Room 2020 of Serendipitus. We need to talk.]With a flourish, she sent the message and tossed the phone back to Jade.Jade's eyes widened in shock. "Melanie, can we really do this?""Why not? Trust me, right now Caelan is probably as anxious as a cat on a hot tin roof, wondering if you're going to break up with him."Tiffany c
The car sped toward Jade's villa, coming to a stop.Caelan immediately took out his phone and called Jade. Just like before, there was no answer. While staring at the tightly shut door, Caelan's heart clenched. 'Could it be true, as Chenelle said, that Jade has fallen for Orion?'..."Hey, can't you two stop this?" Jade sighed in exasperation.She had been perfectly content at home when Tiffany and Melanie had barged in and dragged her out.To make matters worse, they had taken her phone. Their excuse was to make Caelan worry and see if he would dare to disappear again. Most importantly, they wanted to surprise him."Just relax and stay here. Tiffany and I will handle everything else," Melanie said, pressing Jade into a chair and thrusting a makeup brush into her hand. "You just focus on looking beautiful and don't worry about a thing, okay?"Jade couldn't help but laugh. "Can you two stop being so overbearing? I'm the main character here. Can't you show me some respect?"The