Daniella opened the door and walked into the room in her heels.As she observed the man soundly asleep in bed, she discarded her clothes without hesitation, allowing them to fall carelessly onto the floor. She gingerly climbed into the bed, mindful not to disturb his slumber.She slept soundly until 7 a.m..Suddenly, Evan's eyes fluttered open from an upset tummy, his face contorted with discomfort. He frowned when he realized that he was in a hotel room."Mmph... Evan, you're awake?" Daniella's voice filled the air, carrying a hint of sleepiness as she gazed at him sheepishly.In that moment, a rush of memories from the previous night flooded Evan's mind. He recalled the ringing of the doorbell, his hazy consciousness as he stumbled towards the entrance, and pulling someone inside upon recognizing a familiar voice. He had mistaken Daniella for Caroline—his heart sank.Annoyed, Evan threw off the blanket and rose from the bed, his frustration evident on his handsome face.With
Her fake adoptive father mustered a strained smile and said, "Hi, Daniella. Please, have a seat."Her fake adoptive mother glanced at Evan and deliberately inquired, "And who might this be, Daniella?"Daniella blushed shyly. "Mom, this is Evan, the person I've told you so much about."Her adoptive mother appeared stunned, but she nodded in acknowledgement. "Ah, so this is Mr. Jordan. Please, join us."Evan sat down, his dark eyes fixed on the couple who seemed to have appeared out of thin air. They poured him water and engaged in casual conversation.Barely had they settled in their seats when the waiter arrived to serve the food."Daniella, Mr. Jordan seems like a reliable man. We are relieved that you've found someone like him," her adoptive father commented."Yes, indeed!" her adoptive mother chimed in, her gaze shifting towards Evan. "Mr. Jordan, when do you plan to make your relationship with Daniella official?"Evan wiped his hands slowly with a napkin, his tone distant a
Katie stood frozen, her anger still palpable as she struggled to catch her breath. "Impossible! You're slandering her! I can sue you for this!" she exclaimed.Daniella feigned anger as she rose from her seat. "If you don't believe me, call her, Mrs. Shenton! That's all I have to say. Please ask Caroline to know her place!" With that, she left the ward, walking away confidently in her heels.Meanwhile, Katie couldn't shake off Daniella's words, feeling increasingly anxious. The doubt and anger inside her grew stronger, compelling her to reach out to Caroline.Meanwhile, in the intimate confines of the room at Villa Rosa, Caroline heard her phone buzzing and glanced toward the bedside table.She lightly tapped Evan's chest. "Someone is… mmph…"Before she could complete her sentence, he leaned in and kissed her lips, diverting her attention.She could only ignore her phone.Much later when they were done, she hurriedly left the bed and made her way to the bathroom while clutching h
"Quick! Step aside. She might have HIV!""How shameless! She did it for money and status. How fucking shameless!""Get lost! Get the hell out of here!" Suddenly, desperate screams echoed from the ward. It was Katie's voice.Caroline regained her composure and swiftly pushed through the crowd, making her way into the chaotic ward.The floor was a mess, and there were shattered glass scattered everywhere.The sight made Caroline struggle to breathe. Even swallowing felt unusually difficult. Her eyes fell upon Katie, sitting on the hospital bed, looking pale and struggling to catch her breath.Tears welled up in Caroline's eyes as she choked out, "Mom...""Don't call me that!" Katie roared fiercely.Caroline's entire body trembled, and she sobbed, trying to reason with her mother, "Mom, please don't be angry. Let me explain, okay?"Through tear-filled eyes, Katie pointed an accusing finger at Caroline, her voice filled with hurt and disbelief, "Why would you do that? Why?"Car
Katie's lips moved slightly. Caroline watch on as if in a trance, but no sound reached her ears.The machine beside her emitted a long beep, plunging Caroline's heart into an overwhelming sense of coldness.In a rush, Evan arrived at the scene, guided by Caroline's desperate cries and screams that echoed from within the ward. His heart skipped a beat as he hastened his steps, eager to reach her side.To his surprise, before he even entered the ward, he witnessed Scott tenderly patting Caroline's back, offering her comfort. A surge of anger replaced the initial ache in Evan's heart, causing his fists to clench tightly at his sides.With a tense expression on his handsome face, Evan turned to Reuben, who stood by his side, trembling with trepidation. "Shall we go in, Mr. Jordan?" Reuben asked cautiously.Evan's face remained impassive as he pivoted, issuing a cold command. "Investigate this. I want to know who's responsible!" His voice held an icy edge. Just as Reuben was about to
After Evan hung up, his handsome face contorted with disgust."Mr. Jordan." Reuben, who was behind the wheel, sensed Evan's unease and spoke up.Evan massaged the space between his brows and said, "Tell me everything you got on her."Reuben complied and started relaying the details. "We spoke to Ms. Love's foster parents. Their statements align with the information in Ms. Love's medical records. They even mentioned how she always spoke about saving you when they brought her home all those years ago."Hearing that, Evan's eyes narrowed, a mix of confirmation and lingering suspicion taking hold.Daniella had always given him a vague weird feeling, but now, he was sure.A sinking feeling settled in Evan's heart. He raised his gaze to meet Reuben's. "Take me to the hospital."Reuben appeared taken aback. "Mr. Jordan, you have a video conference scheduled this afternoon.""Reschedule it for tonight," Evan coldly commanded.Without saying another word, Reuben steered the car toward
As she pulled the suitcases out the door, a sleek Maybach pulled up in front. Evan who sitting inside the car, caught sight of Caroline standing at the entrance with her luggage.Stepping out of the vehicle, he approached Caroline with a gloomy expression and inquired, "What are you doing?"Caroline responded with an expressionless face, "Evan, please carefully consider my words, now that you've made up your mind."Glancing at her suitcases, he sneered, "You want me to consider letting you go?"Caroline lifted her gaze and spoke calmly but aloofly, "Yes."His demeanor grew somber. "Are you that eager to be with Doctor Wilson?"To prevent him from angrily kicking her suitcases, she deliberately placed them behind her."Evan, I have no control over your thoughts. As I've mentioned before, I refuse to be a homewrecker. Even though it'll be a month later before you get officially engaged, I no longer wish to be your mistress."Her statement caused an instant chill in the air. "How
Bradley stood outside the company with his hands in his pockets, his face covered in stubble as he gazed up at the skyscraper.'That b*tch dared to get me locked up! I suffered so much in there,' he seethed with anger. 'I will make her pay for it today.'Lost in his thoughts, he suddenly erupted, bellowing, "Caroline, you come down now!"The company's security guards had already noticed Bradley, but they refrained from intervening as he was merely observing from a distance. However, his loud outburst threatened the company's image, so a security guard swiftly approached him."Sir, please refrain from shouting outside the company's premises," the guard urged.Bradley spat on the ground before retorting, "Don't you dare stop me! I'm here to find my daughter. It's none of your business."The bodyguard frowned, insisting, "If you're looking for a family member, please make a phone call.""My phone's battery died. Help me get her down here," Bradley requested.The security guard inq
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