Caroline thought Kenny was coming, but to her surprise, it was Scott who walked in. He had a grocery bag in hand and turned his head toward the dining room.He showed the bag to Caroline and asked, "Mind if I join you for dinner with some fruit?"Caroline hadn't expected Scott's sudden arrival. She quickly got up and asked, "What brings you here?"Scott replied, "I thought you might be home with the children, so I decided to drop by and visit them."Caroline nodded and led Scott into the dining room. The children all looked at Scott.Scott said, "You're looking better, Axel. Seems like you've been good about taking your meds."Axel nodded and greeted, "Hello, Uncle Scott."Liora's eyes lit up as she spotted the cherries in Scott's bag. She beamed and exclaimed, "How did you know I love cherries, Papa Wilson?"Scott gently patted Liora's head. "I'll share some with you in the living room after dinner, alright?"Liora nodded and pointed to the empty seat next to Caroline. "Sit h
Scott handed Caroline some cherries and asked, "Isn't the plan practical?"Caroline fixed her gaze on Scott. She wondered, 'Why would Scott know about our next move? What's prompting him to mention this out of the blue?'Caroline replied, "You're right."Scott asked, "So, if Evan's father is out of the picture, will you consider reconciling with Evan immediately?"Caroline hesitated. "I can't be certain because I can't predict what might happen between Evan and me in the near future. I can't provide a definitive answer."Scott suggested, "Alright, let's change the subject then."He stood up and added, "It's getting late, and I have an early shift tomorrow."Caroline checked her watch reflexively. "It's only 7:30 p.m."Scott paused as he put on his jacket and asked, "Caroline, do you not want me to head home?"Caroline blushed and replied nervously, "No, that's not what I meant...""It's okay. I understand," Scott leaned in and whispered in her ear, making her blush from the f
Caroline answered the call absentmindedly.An anxious Alex exclaimed, "Caroline, are you available? Come and pick up Evan quickly! I'll send you the location. Hurry! Something terrible has happened!" Caroline's chest tightened with anxiety as she heard the urgency in Alex's voice. Before she could ask any questions, Alex had already hung up.Caroline was on edge upon learning that something bad had occurred involving Alex. She tossed aside her blanket and hastily got dressed, just in time to receive the location from Alex.As she read the name "Wild Sides" listed in the location, Caroline suddenly felt a wave of relief. She deduced that Evan had probably been lured into having a drink with Lucas and Alex, who often tricked her into picking him up. She wondered, 'How is this considered something bad?'Frustrated, Caroline grabbed her phone, ready to decline Alex's request, but he sent another photo just as she was about to.The image displayed Evan lying on a sofa with his eyes t
Lucas said, "You have a point...""So, we should keep creating opportunities for them!" Alex said.Lucas sighed heavily. "I fear we'll be in trouble when Evan sobers up."Alex instantly became disheartened. "Now that you mention it, I think tomorrow will be the end of the world, too."Lucas looked at him with disdain. "You're such a coward!""You too! Who's the one scared out of their wits?" Alex raised his voice.Lucas glared at him. "Isn't it your bad idea that dragged me into this?""Fuck! Didn't you agree to do this right away? Are you trying to pick a fight, Lucas?" Alex said.Lucas quickly distanced himself from Alex. "I'm warning you. Let's just talk and not get physical!""Warning me? Fuck you! Mark my words: I'm going to confront you tonight!"-At 3:00 a.m., Caroline lay in Evan's arms, feeling so weak and tired that she couldn't even open her eyes.Evan kissed her forehead, his eyes filled with guilt. "I'm sorry. Those two guys spiked my drinks when I was a bit t
Evan couldn't believe that Caroline had agreed to reconcile with him out of the blue. He went from initial disappointment to feeling validated. After waiting for five years, she had finally agreed to be with him again.The rush of blood through his body surged to his head, and excitement filled his heart, making it feel like it might leap out of his chest.Despite the situation, Evan tried to remain calm on the surface. He stood up and made his way to Caroline, hugging her tightly before she could speak. He wished he could fuse with Caroline so they would never part again.Caroline felt suffocated by his hug, so she patted Evan's shoulder. "Evan—""Thank you." Evan's shaky voice sounded before Caroline could finish her sentence. "Thank you for choosing to return to me again…"Caroline's gaze turned gentle. She stopped resisting and slowly wrapped her arms around Evan's back. They held each other in silence, their connection more powerful than words.-Alex and Lucas couldn't sle
Alex stood behind Evan and signaled Lucas with his eyes.Lucas braced himself and asked, "Were you okay last night, Evan?"Evan glanced at both of them and replied, "Hmm, Caroline and I have made up.""Ah, you reconciled." Alex nodded in a daze.Lucas was catching on and said, "Ah, I see. You reconciled."After a moment, their eyes widened in shock."Hold on! Have you two reconciled?" Lucas and Alex exclaimed simultaneously.Evan frowned. "Do you have any objections?"Alex leaned in with excitement, "Why would we? Did Caroline suggest it, or did you bring it up?"Lucas chimed in. "It doesn't matter who initiated it. The important thing is that you're back together, Evan. Have you thought about the next step?"Evan looked incredulous. "What do you mean by 'next step'?"Lucas clarified, "The next step is to rekindle your romance, of course!"Alex added, "In other words, you can't just sit around after reconciling. You need to start dating again!"Evan asked, "And then?"Luc
Caroline said, "It's not that the matter is important, but the person is. I need to meet him to talk. I'll ask you out next time, okay?"Evan was familiar with Caroline and knew that trying to get her to reveal who this person was would be futile. Evan asked, "Shall I wait for you at Bayview Villa, then?""Alright. Please help pick up the children. Are you staying at Bayview Villa tonight?" Caroline asked. Evan replied, "What's wrong with me spending the night with my woman?"Caroline blushed and added, "Just be careful. Intense exercise can sometimes hurt your back."Soon after, Caroline hung up, leaving Evan in shock. He stared at his phone screen, pondering, 'Did she tell me to be careful? Does she think I'm so old that intimacy can hurt my back?!'Evan began to understand that Caroline might be playing hard to get.-That night, Caroline met Pete at a cafe. She finished a glass of water as she waited for him. Pete approached, greeting Caroline from afar and talking bri
Draco glanced at Daniella and said, "Sit."Daniella obeyed, taking a seat next to the coffee table in silence.Draco gave her instructions, "Tomorrow morning, wait at Anjou District, Mourive Highway, Pelf Neighborhood. A man will come to pick you up there."Curious, Daniella asked, "What's my task?"Draco leisurely sipped his coffee and replied, "He'll provide you with a car sporting a fake license plate. Once you have the car, Bernard will inform you of the location. Go there and wait."Suspicious, Daniella questioned, "Are you trying to use me to harm Neil?"Draco taunted, "Are you afraid to do it? What happened to the courage you had when you killed someone?"Daniella retorted, "I'm not afraid, but I'm concerned about the person you're sending. Is it a police officer or one of your associates?"Draco sneered. "Do you think I'd still be here if I cooperated with the police? If you lack confidence, Bernard can accompany you to ensure there are no loose ends."Seeing Draco tak
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