Daniella hesitated, but Draco warned, "Don't leave Jordan Residence. I can't assure you what'll happen once you step out."Draco firmly believed Daniella wouldn't depart. After all, she had to consider the possibility of him exposing her involvement in the murder incident if she did. He hadn't exposed her yet, as she was still under Casey's control. He was sparing her for Casey's happiness.Daniella's eyes brimmed with hatred, but she lacked the courage to say more. She turned and returned to the house.-Eira paid another visit to Neil at Riverview Villa.Upon entering, she found Neil asleep on the sofa, one arm shielding his eyes. Papers and photos were scattered around him and on the floor. Eira guessed he had fallen asleep while reading.As she began to tidy up, Neil suddenly removed his arm and opened his eyes. Startled by Eira's presence, he hastily sat upright and stashed the documents behind him."Why didn't you announce your arrival?" Neil started gathering the papers o
Neil bitterly admitted, "No. It's because I'm too useless to bring him to justice. In fact, I sent Carol to beg Evan so we can seek revenge, despite knowing that Carol can't be with Evan because of this matter. All in all, I'm a deadbeat."Eira said, "You're not. Don't you think Evan and Carol are good for each other from the start?" Neil was rather stunned. "You think so?""Don't you? I think you can put it this way. You think that Carol cares about Evan, so you asked her to seek his help. However, you still respect Carol's opinion in this situation, right? You didn't make her do this against her will, right?"Neil's gaze dimmed. "You sound like you're exonerating me.""This is not an exoneration. You did it because you know that Evan is good for Carol, and you felt that he will be of help. Perhaps... you're subconsciously testing him?" Eira pointed out.Neil still couldn't figure out what made him say that to Caroline at the time."I've finally figured it out. You're not scar
Paige flinched at Alex's shout. She realized her mistake and chose not to make a scene. She turned to Alex and said, "You brought a guest, Alex. Let's talk later tonight and host your guest first."Alex replied, "Don't worry about him. He can handle himself.""I'm concerned about my reputation. You scolded me in front of your friend as if I'm your child," Paige muttered.Lucas stepped forward, saying, "Alex, don't argue with your girlfriend. It's just a popsicle.""Shut up! Are you going to take responsibility if the baby gets sick from the cold?" Alex retorted, rendering Lucas speechless.Putting down the trash bin, Alex went into the kitchen to get Paige some warm water. He turned to Lucas and said, "Come in and have a seat. It's a small place."Lucas didn't mind and sat next to Paige on the sofa."Is this the house you bought for your girlfriend?" he asked.Paige corrected him, "No, we're renting this place."Lucas raised an eyebrow. "Alex, why not get a place for both of y
Alex quickly reassured Paige, "Calm down. Stress isn't good for the baby. I heard that from Evan, and he's been dealing with this situation recently."Paige asked, "How is he handling it? Is he trying to cover up his father's crime?"Alex replied, "No, why would you think that? He wants his father to face the law."Paige felt relieved upon hearing that."I didn't expect my boss to go to such lengths for Carol," Paige exclaimed.Seeing the opportunity, Lucas chimed in. "So, shouldn't we support Evan?"Paige took a moment to think and said, "I'll talk to Carol first to see how she feels, okay?"Lucas persisted, "Why not do it now?"Paige relented, knowing Lucas wouldn't stop bothering her until she gave a response. She reached for her phone on the coffee table and dialed Caroline.Caroline picked up quickly. "What's going on, Paige?"There was the sound of running water from Caroline's end. "I'm washing my face."Paige sighed and said, "I heard from Alex about your father, Car
Caroline saw Evan typing a message but received no reply after waiting for a while. It became clear to her that Evan was hesitant.Caroline: [Go ahead and speak your mind.]Evan stared at Caroline's reply, taking a moment to ponder. He realized he shouldn't keep something from her any longer.Evan: [Daniella called me today, asking me to help her.]Caroline was puzzled. Caroline: [What do you mean by Daniella asking you to help her?]Evan: [Casey abuses her, and she wants me to help her. She offered to assist me in finding out my father's situation in return.]Caroline was even more confused.Caroline: [What does Daniella know?]Evan massaged his temples, not liking texting much. After some thought, he stood up, grabbed his jacket, and walked out of the study.-Caroline waited for Evan's reply for a long time. Initially drowsy, she got ready to grab a snack as she waited. However, she heard a car engine downstairs just as she was about to get up.Caroline was stunned."W
Evan reached out slowly and brushed away the scattered hair on Caroline's forehead. In a gentle yet hoarse voice, he said, "I love it when you let all your guard down and talk to me calmly."Caroline looked at him in a daze and felt her heart racing. His touch on her skin instantly swept away her senses and soberness. Her lips moved as if she wanted to say something to break the silence, but she could not utter a word. Perhaps she did not wish to break the silence…Evan's gaze was fixed on her lips, and his hand moved down to Caroline's chin. As he leaned closer, he exerted strength in his fingers to lift her face gently. The familiar scent of his breath blew onto her nose and quickened her breathing. When Evan's lips touched hers, she felt as if the barrier in her heart had dissolved instantly. The kiss was tender and gentle yet prolonged. Overwhelmed by lust, Evan lifted Caroline onto himself. He turned his head slightly and whispered, "Don't leave me, Caroline."-Th
After breakfast, Caroline and Evan remained in their room.Kenny woke up first. He looked around in confusion upon finding the three children playing in the living room unattended. "Where's your mother?"Tyler replied arrogantly, "Scumbag Daddy is holding Mommy in bed."Kenny turned abruptly, asking, "Evan is here? When did he arrive? Why didn't I know?"Tyler was displeased by the questions. "We don't have answers."Axel asked, "Are you upset that Daddy is here, Ty?"Tyler said, "And if I am?"Axel sighed, uncertain of how to explain to Tyler. Kenny grasped the situation and sat down beside them, placing a hand on Tyler's shoulder."Relax, Ty. Your mom is just dating your dad," Kenny explained with a reassuring smile.Tyler pushed away Kenny's arm. "Don't think I'm clueless about what they've done!""Hey, it's not good for kids to grow up too quickly," Kenny cautioned sternly.Tyler scoffed. Kenny continued. "Think about this. Without Evan, you wouldn't exist, right? He
They cleaned up and were about to leave the bedroom when Evan asked, "Is the villa next door still for sale?"Caroline nodded. "Yes. Nobody came for the viewing. The price is a bit high.""Hmm… let's go," Evan replied casually, opening the door.Caroline didn't pay much attention to his question and joined him to head downstairs.When the children and Kenny heard the commotion, they turned to Evan and Caroline.Caroline felt their collective gaze with mixed emotions.But Evan could clearly sense hostility emanating from Tyler.Caroline felt too guilty to meet the children's eyes. After all, she had stayed up late but hadn't informed them about Evan spending the night.Evan strolled over to them casually. "I'm taking you out to eat."Liora eagerly got up. "Great! Let's go to Odin Palace, where you took me before."Tyler glared at Liora. "Good-for-nothing!"Liora heard it and glared back. "Are you done sulking, Ty? Why are you so childish!"Caroline approached them and looked
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