"Some things need clarification as soon as possible. Avoiding it won't be good for you or Paige," Evan advised."I know. I just don't know how to bring it up," Alex admitted."Start by addressing the issues around Azure and the baby to minimize biases against Paige," Evan suggested.Alex was stunned. "Are you saying I should tell my parents that Azure killed their grandchild? That won't work! In fact, my mother didn't even think Paige's baby was mine!"Evan sneered. "Is that the end of it if they say it's not yours? Alex, are you going to step up and act like a man?""How am I not doing it? I went to meet Azure, didn't I?""Have you? You claim you love Paige deeply, but you don't even have the courage to defend her."Alex was rendered speechless."Remember to come to the engagement party tomorrow," Evan reminded.Alex was stunned. "Which engagement party?""My engagement with Caroline," Evan clarified, walking over to the table and sitting down.Alex's eyes widened in shock.
Evan nodded and joined Caroline as they walked into the living room.Meanwhile, the three children descended the stairs, and Kenny ended his call.He told Caroline, "G, Evan was supposed to do this, yet I'm the one doing it now. Both of you are getting engaged, but I seem like the main character of this event."Caroline distributed forks to the children. "Who mentioned that the higher the quality of the wine, the better?"Kenny sniggered. "That was me!""Who suggested that I change the wine then?""That was me too.""Why bother with the snide comments if that's the case?"Kenny said, "I don't fancy the wine arranged by the hotel. Evan, can you put a bit of effort into this?"Evan darted him a look. "You're still here, helping yourself to the work, right?"Kenny said, "Fine then. I can never win an argument with you and your spouse.""Spouse…" Caroline blushed and grabbed a piece of apple, stuffing it into Kenny's mouth. "Keep quiet, will you!"Evan told Caroline, "I hope yo
The words 'Happy Engagement' showed up on the fireworks. The night sky lit up with colorful fireworks, casting a brilliant glow. Caroline's sleepy face displayed a hint of pleasant surprise amid the spectacle.Evan embraced Caroline from behind, gently asking, "Do you like it?"Resting in his arms, Caroline wore a concerned expression. "Don't you think this is disruptive?""I hadn't considered that aspect, but I just want everyone to know that today is our engagement day," Evan replied.Caroline wanted to express herself but was interrupted by her ringing phone. Startled, she took the call, unable to discern who was texting her at this late hour.Upon turning on her phone, she discovered her work's chat group, where her colleagues were congratulating her on the engagement.Caroline was perplexed as he had only shared the news with Josie, a tight-lipped confidante.Caroline: [Thank you, @everyone. However, how do you know about this?]Colleague 1: [Ms. Shenton, don't you know
Caroline sat up straight. "I can't go back to sleep."Evan leaned over and planted a kiss on Caroline's forehead. "I'm going out, but I'll be back."Caroline grabbed his hand, frowning. "What's going on? Can you just tell me?"Evan's gaze dimmed. "Casey is back. Reuben and the others found him.""Where?" Caroline asked.Evan narrowed his eyes. "It's highly likely he's on his way to my mother's cemetery!""Cemetery? What is he going to do there?" Caroline was stunned.Evan stood up. "If I'm not mistaken, he wants to do something to my mother's grave. It's the only thing he can use within his capability to vent his anger now.""That's insane! Go, quick! Get your bodyguard to send you there and be careful!" Caroline scolded.Evan said, "Sure, wait for my return."Caroline nodded solemnly.Evan left the bedroom.Caroline got out of bed feeling uneasy.Around 7:30 a.m., she opened her bedroom door and met Eira, who was about to knock.Eira said joyously, "Come downstairs for b
The three children observed him in silence—it was apparent that something was off about his appearance.Caroline asked, "Why are you up so early today?""I'm going to the company to send some engagement party favors for you," Kenny replied, sitting next to Caroline.Caroline was shocked. "When did you prepare this? I haven't had the time to get something yet.""I told you that I'm a representative of the bride's family. Don't worry about a menial task like this," Kenny assured her."Whoa! Uncle Kenny is so cool," Liora remarked, looking at Kenny with glistening eyes.Kenny adjusted his bow tie proudly. "I'm always cool."Liora rolled his eyes. "Mommy, how did you befriend a narcissistic friend like him?"-Meanwhile, Evan was talking to Reuben on the phone as he headed to the cemetery.Reuben reported, "Sir, we lost Mr. Casey after following him to the cemetery!"Evan's expression was solemn. "Are you sure that he is in the cemetery?""Yes! Julian and I saw him with our own
Casey thought, 'Rather than confronting Evan in person, I might as well torment him like this!'At the thought of Evan wailing bitterly on his knees before the tombstone, his heart was racing in excitement. Casey thought, 'Evan! I wouldn't be in this situation if not for his bitch mother! I can torment her when I'm alive, but I can still disrupt her peace when she is dead!'A twisted smile gradually appeared on Casey's face. He clutched the steering wheel tightly and stepped on the accelerator when he saw Jamie's tombstone. "Jamie! Evan! Your good time is coming to an end!"Casey's laughter grew more frantic and sinister.All of a sudden, dizziness came over Casey. He blinked and found a woman with long hair in a white dress suddenly standing in front of Jamie's grave.He was so startled that he stepped on the brake. 'Jamie?!' Casey's heart was racing because he realized that the figure looked just like Jamie! 'Isn't Jamie dead? Why did she appear?'Casey rubbed his eyes
"Reuben! It's Mr. Casey!" Julian exclaimed, panic in his eyes.Stunned, Reuben asked, "What did you say?"Evan asked, "What's going on?"Reuben replied, "Sir, I think Mr. Casey might be dead..."He then recounted the earlier incident to Evan, who rushed to the scene within two minutes.Upon arrival, Evan saw Casey, who had been extracted from the car by Reuben and Julian and placed on the ground. Casey's top was stained red with blood.Evan sneered at the tragic sight. 'How foolish is he to crash himself to death?'Reuben reported with a frown, "Mr. Casey isn't breathing, sir."Julian added, "My condolences, sir."Unimpressed, Evan retorted, "Condolences? Do I look sad to you?"Realizing his mistake, Julian hastily apologized, "I'm sorry, sir. I spoke without thinking!"Evan ignored Casey and looked toward his mother's unscathed tombstone. He coldly ordered, "Get someone to take him away so he won't bother my mother's resting ground here!"Reuben complied, "Yes, sir!"Afte
Caroline answered Evan's call with a smile."Hello? Are you coming home?" she asked cheerfully."Caroline, I'm sorry that I can't attend the engagement party today," Evan apologized in a deep voice.Caroline was taken aback. "Did something happen?"Evan explained, "Our company's firewall in Muricia has been breached, and a highly confidential document has been stolen. I need to be there right away."Suppressing the intense dejection in her heart, Caroline lowered her gaze and replied, "Understood, you may go.""I'm sorry." Evan sounded guilty.Caroline forced a smile. "It's fine. I understand the urgency of company matters. We can do the engagement party another day."Evan kept quiet for a moment before saying, "Wait for my return."Although saddened, Caroline agreed, "Sure, I'll wait."After ending the call, Charis noticed Caroline's dejected expression and asked, "Are you okay, Ms. Shenton?"Caroline put down the phone. "You may stop now."Charis asked, "Huh, why?"With
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