Neil picked up the sobbing Liora, patted her back patiently, and asked, "Is that true, Carol?"Caroline lowered her gaze. "Yes…"Neil asked, "What is the reason?"Caroline pondered for a long time, yet she was clueless. "I don't know.""Caroline, rushing won't help. If Evan still has feelings for you, he won't stay distant forever. You can't have Axel's custody since Evan raised him," Neil said directly. "Also, facing Evan's influence in Angelbay, winning the lawsuit is unlikely."Caroline clenched her fists tightly, thinking, 'Is there really no other way?'Caroline felt heartbroken when she thought about Axel's sad face and quietness earlier.All of a sudden, Tyler ran downstairs and took Caroline's hand. "Come with me, Mommy."Caroline followed Tyler upstairs in confusion and saw Axel's face on the laptop screen after entering the room. She hastily called out, "My precious!"Axel's dim eyes lit up at the sight of Caroline. "Mommy."Caroline felt the urge to cry. "Is your
On an early Thursday morning at Xander Residence, Daniella was awakened by her ringing phone. She answered the call with a sense of irritation."Hello? Who's there?""Bitch! You better not let me catch you, or you'll die terribly!"The hoarse, deep voice startled Daniella, jolting her awake. Her eyes widened in shock as she saw the caller's number on the screen.'Wayne? Isn't he being pursued by Grandpa? How is he still alive?' she wondered.Daniella feigned her puzzlement. "What do you mean, Mr. Hunter?""Stop pretending! Even though I lost the evidence, I can recognize your voice!" Wayne shouted. "Would I come back to seek compensation from them if not because of you? Would I be pursued if not because of you?"Daniella clutched the blanket tightly. "Mr. Hunter, don't make false accusations like this. I felt guilty, so I told you to seek compensation from Caroline. Who would have thought you'd reach out to my grandfather?""What more is there to explain at this point?""I'm n
Caroline put down the design sketch and looked up. "Investment firm?"Naomi said, "Yes. He is probably here to discuss a collaboration because he is optimistic about our company's prospects."Caroline smiled at Naomi. "You think so?"Naomi said in all seriousness, "I think that you may choose not to engage. We have enough funding from the presale revenue to initiate the next batch of clothing production and establish the storefront. Since we have a strong cash flow, why should we share it with others?"Caroline asked, "I shall ask you in a different way then. Do you think money or connections will grant you a firm position in Angelbay?"Naomi kept quiet for a moment. "There is no lack of wealthy people in Angelbay."Caroline said, "Hence, we can only progress further with connections. Here, look into the firm owner and the firm's track record. We can take our time to meet them."Naomi nodded. "Thank you for the guidance, Ms. Shenton. I'll get to it right away."-In the MK par
"Why do you have to speak so harshly? Don't say these hurtful words without understanding the situation. I know Evan's personality well, and I've never seen him so devoted. How could he possibly do something like this had Daniella not deceived him?""He did it anyway, right? Men like you love making up excuses," Paige said in contempt. Alex realized his explanation was futile. He took a deep breath and said, "I'm fickle, but I have my limits too, Paige. If you don't mind, please give me time. I will take responsibility for you.""Am I supposed to thank you?" Paige rolled her eyes. 'You need time to take responsibility, huh? I couldn't care less about your insincere trick!' she thought.Alex was rendered speechless by the ineffective communication. -After dealing with the car, Alex went upstairs to meet Evan. As he reached the office entrance, he immediately heard an angry voice. "What kind of bullshit is this? Get out of here if you can't do this!""Yes, sir. I will work on
Caroline was using him to protect her children that she had with another man!How could he put up with that?-Caroline got a call from Paige at 4:00 p.m. right after a meeting. She answered, "Hello, Paige.""Carol, quickly check the news! Find out if that's Ty and Lia's school!" Paige urged with worry.Caroline was surprised and immediately switched on the news, setting aside her phone.The headline 'School Bus from Angelbay Kindergarten in Accident, Children's Safety Unknown' appeared on the screen.When Caroline saw the condition of the school bus, her knees gave way. She was sure it was the bus her kids were on. Her kids...Noticing Caroline's condition, Naomi hastily helped her to stand. "What happened, Ms. Shenton?"Caroline was suddenly brought back to reality and quickly headed to the elevator, regaining her balance.Naomi was completely stunned.-After ending the call, Paige became anxious. She grabbed her bag and rushed out of the office. She ended up sharing the
"Carol!" Paige called out. Caroline gazed at Paige with trembling eyes. Alex and Evan hurried over together.Evan approached solemnly, his relief evident as he saw Axel unhurt. His gaze shifted to Liora, but Tyler was nowhere in sight.Caroline turned to Alice and asked, "Did anyone check the nearby surveillance cameras?""We've had someone look into that," Alice replied.Caroline propped up her forehead, and tears welled in her eyes. 'Why are all the children still here except Tyler?'"Please try to stay calm, Ms. Shenton. It's possible that Tyler is playing somewhere and will return on his own soon.""My son isn't the type to do that! He doesn't wander alone!" Caroline's voice trembled.Noticing Caroline's distress, Liora hugged her mother, tears streaming down her face. "Mommy… Please, don't be like this. I'm scared, Mommy…"Axel tightly clenched his fists, his expression showing guilt. He knew he was also responsible for not keeping an eye on Tyler.Paige understood the
Evan glared at Alex, but the latter shrugged. "I'm telling the truth."Evan gritted his teeth, concerned about Caroline's condition. After a brief moment of thought, he swiftly scooped up Axel and hurried to the location.Alex followed closely behind.-Twenty minutes later, Caroline received Wayne's call just as she stepped out of her car at the harbor. "What's happening? Why did you bring so many people here?"Caroline was taken aback. "I'm alone. What are you talking about?""Then explain the two black cars that just pulled in," Wayne demanded.Caroline turned and saw Evan and Alex's cars. 'Why are they following me?' she wondered.Caroline clarified, "That's the child's father, not the police!""Fine, or else I'll start cutting the rope," Wayne threatened.'Rope?'Caroline quickly looked up. She spotted a small figure swaying in the wind, tied to the tallest crane at the harbor. It dangled several tens of meters above the solid ground below!Fear gripped Caroline's knee
Caroline was stunned. "What do you mean? Do you think I'm deceiving you?""Or else?" Evan asked.Caroline struggled free from Evan's grip abruptly. She appeared deeply disappointed and said coldly, "Evan! Remember what you said today! You will regret your words and actions today one day!"Upon saying that, she got into the car and drove to the low-rise building. Paige looked at her solemn-looking employer in contempt as she carried the crying Liora. "Mr. Jordan, you've broken Carol's heart this time and enlightened me."She turned around and watched Caroline's car closely.Alex heaved a sigh, approached, and said, "Evan, it didn't seem like she was acting earlier."Evan's cold expression fixated on the small figure suspended in the air. He tutted and remarked, "I don't think the things I've verified would be fake."-Caroline left the car key on the table inside the low-rise building. She then transferred two million dollars to Wayne's account.After finishing these tasks, C
Reese winced in pain. "Alright, ma'am. I guess I can read your mind? Be gentle!"Liora relaxed her grip at last. "Right, when are we going to that place you mentioned previously?""There's no rush. Your body isn't up for constant actions now. What if you get hurt by those harmful spirits again? I've already committed myself to you out of guilt. If it happens again, I won't have anything else to offer."Liora chuckled. "You make it sound like I'm desperate for your compensation.""What's wrong with that? I'm a strong, handsome man, and everyone loves me!" said Reese, displeased.Liora was astounded by his narcissism.She took a deep breath and said, "Reese.""Hmm?"Liora said, "In truth, I'm not the best choice to be your partner because of my profession. Those spirits may bother me from time to time. I'm the complete opposite of Isaac because of my negative physique.""What happens when you have a negative physique?""Spirits will be drawn to bother me and might cause me a lo
Reese and Isaac couldn't perceive the spirit, but they witnessed a dark mist dissipating before them.Isaac asked in astonishment, "What's happening, Lia?"Liora turned and answered, "The female spirit didn't want to move on, so her soul has been dissolved.""Dissolved? Do you mean her soul has been destroyed?" asked Reese. Liora nodded and looked around. "Uncle Kenny, please help me find the six spirits."Kenny took on the task and brought those fearful spirits in just a few minutes. Liora asked, "Do you want to choose the same option as her or come with me to Cross Chapel?""Cross Chapel!""We would have left long ago if we weren't trapped here by her threats!""She wouldn't let us go even in death. Aren't our lives worth anything?"After Fiery Red was gone, these spirits began to complain in anger.Liora was infuriated by their complaints. "How dare you criticize her! She may be responsible for your deaths, but what about you then? Do you think you bear no responsibil
"That's easy for you to say! Those who caused my death may have become spirits, but I still want to stop them from moving on!" Fiery Red barked. Liora frowned. "So, you're implying that those six students caused your death?""Why would I kill them otherwise?"Liora said, "It's time to let them go now that they've faced your revenge. Keeping them trapped is like trapping yourself. Why bother?""Allowing them to move on is letting them off too lightly!" Fiery Red roared. Liora said, "Your obsession is too strong and is keeping you trapped here. You're constantly hurting yourself with painful memories. If you move on properly, it will be a kind of liberation from your past.""Don't preach to me! I'll make it simple for you. It's either you die or my soul gets destroyed!" Fiery Red snapped. She was about to attack Liora just as she finished her sentence. Liora was planning to call out to Isaac when a figure suddenly showed up. Kenny rushed over and blasted away Fiery Red."Y
Tyler did not comment further upon hearing Liora's reply. In the evening, Isaac returned home from school to find Liora already there. He hurried over, brimming with excitement. "You're back, Lia! How are you feeling? Have you recovered from your injuries?"Isaac's smile stretched from ear to ear.Liora glanced at Isaac meaningfully and said, "Please do me a favor tonight, Isaac."Isaac nodded repeatedly. "Sure, are we heading to the campus?"Liora looked at Isaac in astonishment. "Are you not scared anymore?"The smile on Isaac's face faded slowly. "Spirits are scary, but I don't want to see you bullied by them again, Lia. I wanted to destroy those spirits on the same day after seeing you suffer. However, they told me to respect your decision, so I didn't do that."Liora caressed Isaac's head affectionately. "You've grown, Isaac. You know how to look out for me now."Isaac took Liora's hand and held her hand tightly in his own. "Lia, I've always cared about you. Next time you
Reese said, "Yes, you have been in love with her for 15 years and have invested a lot of time for her. However, haven't you noticed that Lia is a very rational person? As soon as she figures things out, she can move on immediately."Chester's breathing became irregular. He took two deep breaths shakily while staring at Reese. "Yes, she is more sensitive and rational than anyone else."Reese said, "I'm going to give you another analogy. If Lia chooses to be with me, what are you going to do?""Nothing. I said before that I'd respect Lia's choice no matter what. Similarly, you don't have to worry about anything else. I won't harbor any resentment because of love," Chester replied. Reese said, "In other words, you'll continue to be friends with Lia even if we end up together, is that right?"Chester frowned. "Lia and I are friends. If we can't be together, our relationship will remain the same as before. You like Lia, but you can't stop me from being friends with her, Reese."Reese
Reese raised his right arm and said, "My entire right arm was covered in blood at the time. I watched the removal of rotten flesh from your back with my own eyes. I couldn't sleep peacefully for days.""That's easy! Just get the doctor to prescribe sleeping pills to you. You will be able to sleep better, right?" Liora said while giggling. Reese crouched down next to the bed, smiling. "Lia, are you mad at me?"Liora was confused. "Mad at you? For what?"Reese scratched his nose. "If I didn't take you there, you wouldn't have gotten injured."Liora took a glance at him, astounded. "This has nothing to do with you taking me there. It's the ignorant spirits. I'll deal with them all once I recover!""You still want to go back there?" Reese exclaimed. "Yes, of course! Hades will be delighted if I can send the seven spirits to him," Liora said. Reese looked at the joyous smile on Liora's face, feeling guilty. "I was hoping that you'd scold me instead of talking to me so casually."
Reese sent away Tyler and the other, surging them to get some rest while he remained seated, his gaze fixed on Liora.She slept peacefully, her chest rising and falling slowly with each breath. Meanwhile, a nurse approached. Reese noticed her and hastily stood up. "Hello, nurse."The nurse asked, "How can I help you?"Reese said, "May I inquire when Liora can be transferred out of the ICU?"The nurse said, "I'm not too sure about that. It depends on the healing of her wounds and vital signs. She has the most extensive wound that I've ever seen on a girl. She might end up with scars…"The nurse opened the door and walked inside upon saying that. Reese was overwhelmed by a sense of guilt as he thought of the debt he owed to Liora. He knew he could never fully repay it in this lifetime.-Three days later, Liora was transferred out of the ICU.After learning about the incident, Caroline and Evan rushed to the hospital. They were heartbroken to see Liora lying prone on the be
Fear and worry flooded Reese's mind, making it impossible for him to sleep. He opened his eyes and looked at the sky through the skylight. Reese could not help Liora in her profession, so he wondered if he could help out in her safety. He thought about it before he grabbed his phone to text Tyler. Reese: [Can you tell me where Ms. Yelena is staying?]Soon, Tyler texted Yelena's hotel and room number. Reese: [Thank you, my friend.]Tyler sneered.Tyler: [I haven't settled the score with you over Lia's predicament.]Reese: [I'll accept any punishment you deem necessary. It was my mistake, and I'll take responsibility for it.]There was no reply from Tyler afterward.Reese did not send another text, so he started the car and drove to the hotel. -Half an hour later, Reese arrived at the door of Yelena's room. He pondered briefly before knocking on the door. Soon, he heard a response. "Coming."Yelena opened the door and was surprised to find Reese. "Are you the lad fro
Liora opened her palm. The outline of the charm was vague, but she could feel its intense energy. She took a deep breath and stood up. After sensing her movement, the spirits glanced at her. Liora turned to look at them and felt the same feeling that stopped her from leaving again!Suppressing the fear, Liora braced herself to walk out of the door.The closer she got to the door, the more intense the gloomy presence became—she felt as if her soul was being crushed. "Don't be scared, Lia!""Try to walk out, Lia! They won't hurt you!""Lia! Axel, Ty, Mr. Gates, and I are waiting for you!"Αfter hearing their voices, Liora shed tears. She gnashed her teeth and continued to stride toward the door, which seemed so close yet remained out of reach. She took a deep breath, raised her hand with the charm, and attempted to walk closer. This time, the spirits all turned to look at her. They rushed forward in unison when they sensed Liora was about to touch the door. Sensing t