In the prison hospital, Luna lay on the delivery bed, writhing in waves of pain that felt like steel spikes being driven from her head to her toes. Every contraction felt like her bones were shattering, and it was no exaggeration.The pain was so intense, it broke through layers of buried memories, forcing them to resurface one by one.Worried about the baby’s health and afraid of calcium deficiency, she had eaten everything she could, even chewing and swallowing crushed bones. This baby was so difficult to deliver, she felt like it might take her life.The agony was unbearable, and she wished for death.Luna’s breathing grew weaker.A doctor shouted, "Do something! She’s about to pass out! If she loses consciousness, it could be fatal!"The sharp smell of disinfectant and the distant voices of the doctors reached Luna’s ears. "It’s twins. A boy and a girl.""The boy is too weak, but the girl is a bit stronger.""Take the girl. Leave the boy with her. He won’t make it anyway. M
Felix felt his heart sink to rock bottom.Luna had done this to get back at him. She had killed Lily out of revenge.But what had Lily done to deserve this?Lily was kind and pure, like a crystal.Outside the cabin, the forensic team was collecting ashes and estimating the time of death. Felix didn’t approach them. He just stood back and watched.This cabin was where Luna had been held when she was kidnapped at 13. She had chosen to die here, and she had taken Lily with her. She wanted to end everything.She had told him once that life didn’t mean much to her anymore.Felix hadn’t believed her. He never thought Luna would take her own life, so he hadn’t taken her words seriously.She had once said to him, "Living, no matter how hard, is better than dying. As long as I’m alive, I get to spend another day with you. No matter how tough life gets, I’ll never want to die. Just being with you makes everything feel easier."Those words still echoed in his ears, and yet she had chosen
The shredded paper floated down around Felix, swirling endlessly above his head, tearing through the ruins before him and along with his world.Felix reached up and touched the corner of his eye.Her cornea.All these years, he had been seeing the world through her eyes.Fragments of memories rushed back into his mind.On the day of the surgery, he had kept looking toward the door, waiting for her to come. But she never showed up.In the end, all he received was a voice message: "Felix, don’t be scared. I’ll always be with you! I’ll wait for you, and together, we’ll see the world. I love you!"It turned out she had been right next door the whole time.Felix looked up at the distant, now-unrecognizable cabin and slowly walked toward it, his eyes wet. The coldness seeped into his heart, making each step feel heavier than the last.A gust of cold wind cleared his vision. His hand clenched tightly at his side, each finger curling into a fist."Stop hitting him! I’m scared." A lit
The forensic doctor glanced up briefly before lowering his head again, responding respectfully, "Mr. Lincoln, we can’t confirm anything yet. Based on the evidence at the scene, the deceased is a woman, approximately 25 years old. But we’ll need to conduct an autopsy and further tests to confirm her identity. So far, no family members have come forward to claim the body."He rushed through his explanation, quietly wiping the sweat from his palms.Why did it feel like with every word he said, Mr. Lincoln’s gaze grew sharper, making him even more nervous?Felix’s eyes shifted away from the stretcher, his voice calm but firm. "Go to the Jasper family’s burial ground. Get Henry Jasper’s ashes and run a DNA test with hers."The forensic doctor’s eyes widened in surprise. Was Mr. Lincoln implying that the deceased could be Luna Jasper, the heiress of Jasper Corporation?But wasn’t she in prison?As if reading his thoughts, Felix, still staring at the shimmering river, added coldly, "I w
At Riverview Villa, before Felix even stepped out of the car, Stella came rushing toward him, her face full of sorrow.She collapsed into his arms, sobbing. “Felix, how could Luna do this? Lily was just a child! She was a mother too. How could she be so cruel?”Her beauty was even more striking with tears streaming down her face, the kind that would make anyone feel pity for her.But Felix wasn’t in the mood for comfort. He gently pushed her away and asked, “What’s the story with the cornea? Is it really yours?”His dark eyes locked onto hers, and he pointed at his left eye.Stella’s sobs caught in her throat, and for a brief moment, panic flashed in her eyes.Why was Felix asking about this all of a sudden?But she quickly composed herself. Her tear-streaked face tilted up toward him, full of frail innocence. “Felix, the doctors explained everything back then, didn’t they? And for all these years, my left eye hasn’t been right. If it weren’t for you helping me with the treatmen
Stella's heart fluttered with satisfaction, but she quickly masked it with concern. "Felix, you should investigate thoroughly before blaming Luna. What if you're wrong about her?"Felix's jaw clenched, the veins in his temple throbbing. He shot her a sharp look before turning to his assistant. "Find out everything Luna did while in prison."The intensity in Felix's gaze made the room feel colder. Even under the blazing sun, Stella shuddered and fell silent, pretending to stumble back in fear.Without looking back, Felix headed toward the villa. Stella watched him go, glancing toward the gate with a smirk.Upstairs, Felix gripped a Swiss army knife, his eyes darkening with every thought.Luna’s voice echoed in his mind, her face twisted in rage. "You killed my son. I want your life in return!"He could see her standing there, glaring at him. "What’s the matter? Have you really fallen for your enemy’s daughter? Or are you just too attached to our twisted love-hate dynamic to go thr
In the study of Riverview Villa, the large computer screen displayed video footage, playing segment by segment.On the screen, an old wooden cabin stood quietly by the lake, with a willow tree beside it. The long branches swayed in the wind, making a soft rustling sound. On that late autumn afternoon, the sound was strangely calming.Felix didn’t know how long he had been watching when, finally, a young woman appeared on the screen. Instantly, he sat up straight, his eyes locking onto her.Closer and closer she came, until her face became clear.It wasn’t her.Like a massive weight being lifted off his chest, Felix exhaled deeply and leaned back in his chair, pressing his fingers hard against his temples.This was more exhausting than closing a billion-dollar deal.The cabin remained eerily still. Time seemed to have passed it by without leaving a trace.Felix stared at the screen, but his mind began to wander.“Look, Luna!” A young boy’s voice echoed in his memory. He remov
Sharp cries echoed through the hallway."Felix, Felix…"Felix opened the door just as Stella collapsed into his arms, trembling, tears streaming down her face like rain."Felix, I dreamed of Lily! I saw her crying, screaming in pain. Please, Felix, help me. Help me save her."Suddenly, she pushed him away and, barefoot, ran down the stairs, her voice frantic. "I heard her. She’s crying. Lily, don’t be afraid. I’m coming to find you!"She rushed from room to room, flinging open doors as she went."Lily, where are you? Mommy has chocolate for you. I promise, this time, you can eat as much as you want, okay?"Her voice trembled, thick with emotion, a mix of tenderness and guilt.Lily had always loved sweets, but her weak health had kept her from having too many. Now, Stella’s words felt like a net tightening around Felix’s chest, making it hard for him to breathe."Enough!" Felix grabbed her wrist, his gaze heavy. "I’m taking you back to bed."In the bedroom, Stella lay quietly