Caroline gently squeezed Paige's hand, signaling her to remain silent.She understood that Daniella had likely endured a lot of emotional distress, and she didn't want Paige to become the target of Daniella's anger.Paige retorted, "Why are you holding my hand? She deserves to be called out! Haven't you forgotten how she bullied you before?"Caroline quickly let go of Paige's hand.As they walked away, she asked, "Paige, why provoke her when you know what kind of person she is?"Paige was furious. "Why should I care? I can't stand her, and she's finally facing the consequences! She should be grateful she's still alive!" Caroline continued trying to persuade her, "Aren't you worried she might seek revenge? Even if you're not, think about the baby in your womb.""She can try if she dares!" Paige raised her voice a bit.Caroline sternly interrupted, "That's enough, Paige! Are we still going for the checkup?"Paige pouted. "I'm just trying to stand up for you!""I appreciate it,
Azure left without drinking her coffee after exchanging numbers with Daniella. Daniella became more interested as she watched Azure walk away. She decided to teach Paige a lesson for gloating over her misfortune. Paige was also Caroline's best friend.'Caroline won't be happy if I seek revenge against Paige. She took everything from me, so why should I go easy on her?' she thought.Daniella suddenly came up with a plan. She figured out how to teach Paige a lesson.-After her physical examination, Azure headed to the Prices.She ran into Alex, who was leaving the house angrily.Azure quickly asked, "Alex, why are you so upset?"Alex glanced at her and replied, "Nothing. I'm leaving!"He got into the car and drove off.Azure thought for a moment and then entered the villa.Rebecca was sitting on the living room sofa, breathing heavily.Azure approached Rebecca and asked with concern, "Did you and Alex have an argument again, Mrs. Price?"Tears welled up in Rebecca's eyes a
Caroline and Paige took the elevator and walked out of the outpatient building. All of a sudden, a figure blocked their path. They looked over abruptly, and the person slapped Paige's face before they could respond to the situation. Caroline's eyes widened in shock, and she hastily pulled Paige to stand behind her. She glared at Rebecca and said sternly, "What are you doing?!""What am I doing? Why don't you ask your friend what sort of shady things she has been doing behind my son's back!" Rebecca scoffed and pointed at Paige. She spoke in a loud yet sharp voice that drew the attention of passersby. Rebecca's slap and scolding infuriated Paige, especially considering her pregnancy.Paige pulled back Caroline and snarled, "How dare you hit me?!"Rebecca said, "I hit you because you're pregnant with someone else's child, yet you put it on my son! My son will never be the scapegoat!"Paige was stunned. "I'm pregnant with someone else's child? How dare you make baseless ac
Paige defended him, "Don't blame him! His mother's always been difficult. He must've tried his best!"Paige hugged Caroline tightly, resting her head on Caroline's abdomen. "My face hurts, Carol. Can you check if it's swollen?"Caroline chuckled and gently touched Paige's warm cheek. "You're still worried about your looks at a time like this?"Paige replied, "I just want to be pretty. Thank you for standing up for me earlier."Caroline reassured her, "You're being silly, Paige. I did what was right."-After leaving the Prices, Alex went to meet Evan. He lay on the sofa of his office, staring at the ceiling with despair.Evan asked, "What's troubling you now? You think MK is a sanctuary for your problems?"Alex weakly confessed, "I had a fight with my mother."Focused on his documents, Evan nonchalantly said, "If it's about Paige, it's expected."Alex sat up and retorted, "You shouldn't downplay this, Evan. You should be more supportive."The office door suddenly swung open,
[What does she mean by girls who go to bars are considered immodest?][How dare she hit a pregnant woman?! Has she no shame?][Fuck! Why didn't she ask her son about his baby instead of her daughter-in-law?][She's from one of the top three influential families of Angelbay! This is embarrassing!][TYC's CEO has a good character, so her friend is definitely not that kind of person. I support them!]-Caroline was relieved to see the positive comments online. Alex soon arrived, accompanied by Evan and Lucas. Caroline and Paige were astonished by the presence of the three men and exchanged glances.Alex hurried to Paige and gently cupped her face with a pained expression. "Does it still hurt, Paige?"Paige shook her head. "Not anymore...""I'm sorry I couldn't protect you. My mother caused trouble for you," Alex said, his voice heavy with guilt.Paige patted his hand and smiled. "It's alright. I know you've been trying your best."Caroline's unease faded as she witnessed th
Daniella's phone lit up with a flurry of text messages as soon as she powered it on. They were all from Neil. She began to read them one by one.Neil: [I can save you, but you have to do three things for me.]Neil: [First, find a way to obtain evidence of Draco's attempt to murder me.]Neil: [Second, figure out how to get Bernard to come with you. I need to take down Bernard for the best shot at toppling Draco.]Neil: [Third, tell me Draco''s plan and method to murder me immediately so I can plan my countermeasure.]Daniella quickly replied.Daniella: [I need help. No one can know about this phone. If possible, plant recording devices in his study."After Eira coerced Neil into drinking juice, he responded to Daniella's message.Neil: [Leave it to me. I'll update you when it's done.]Daniella felt a wave of relief wash over her. 'I'm going to send these people to hell one by one next!' she thought.-The following morning, Alex received a summons to meet Evan at MK.Alex wa
Evan walked over and gave two serious glances. "Even though the quality is slightly lower than your previous antique collection, it's still pretty good."Franklin sighed. "You're right… There are things that won't appeal to everyone, even if they're of good quality."Evan asked, "What are you insinuating, Mr. Price?"Franklin put down his brush and motioned for Evan to sit on the sofa. He poured a cup of coffee for Evan and said, "Evan, you're here to talk about the girl, right?""Yes, Alex loves her a lot," Evan replied."Can love last a lifetime? It's just a momentary burst of enthusiasm for now," Franklin remarked.Evan asked, "Do you dislike Paige because of her family background or because of her as an individual?"Franklin explained, "Evan, you know that Alex is my only son. He's going to take over Price Group in the future. Every family in Angelbay is watching the three most influential families closely. It will be very difficult for us to get back to our previous positio
After getting into the car, Alex turned to Evan and asked, "What did you say to my father that made him agree so easily?"Evan leaned back and closed his eyes. "Be quiet."Alex didn't press for more information. After all, he was thankful to Evan for handling the task.Once home, Alex shared the good news with Paige. Paige didn't display much emotion, but she said lazily, "It's good that you've resolved the issue."Alex furrowed his brow, puzzled. "You don't seem too happy about it, huh?"Paige sighed. "Do you want me to burst with excitement? Don't forget that we haven't explained things to my parents yet." Paige worried about how her parents would react to the news. She thought, 'Even though my parents are good people, their thinking is conservative. If they find out I'm pregnant out of wedlock…'Paige couldn't fathom the consequences, so how could she be happy?Alex reassured her, "It's simple. We'll set a time, I'll get some gifts, and we'll visit them. I'm here. Don't b
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