Daniel had already walked out and was waiting outside.Xavier walked out of the third row and went to the aisle. He stood in the aisle that had a clear view of the fourth row. He looked at them again.At that moment, almost everyone in the audience had left.On the stage where the play showed, the props crew started moving the props backstage.In the fourth row, there were two people kissing each other and making out heavily. The man’s big hand went under the woman’s shirt in public. They wondered how lewd they were when they were in their own privacy.Mrs. Tanner did not see what the two people looked like. She walked out and urged, saying, "Let’s go. Your dad is waiting for us outside."Xavier frowned and continued looking at the two kissing in the distance in the fourth row.However, when Xavier saw that the two of them were wearing couple shoes, Xavier stopped frowning and left the theater with his mother.Daniel stood outside and saw his wife and son coming out. He did not
Bianca saw that the man standing outside was Xavier Tanner.This indirectly shows that Xavier went back and forth in the theater and went back to the VIP Hall to look for her, to no avail.In a fit of rage, the man came to intercept her.He had watched his lawfully wedded wife cuckooed him with another man right under his nose. Yet, he missed out on the golden opportunity to catch them red-handed.At this moment, as the husband, the entire ordeal must be unspeakably unbearable, even though it might be a loveless marriage between the two—there was not even one-tenth of love in their marriage.In truth, Bianca did not think it was considered cheating to visit the father of her child. However, in Xavier’s eyes, seeing Luke kissing her was directly tantamount to cheating."Bea, is he your friend?" Nina stood at the door awkwardly. Based on the look Xavier gave Bianca, Nina assumed that there was a high probability that Bianca knew this man.Bianca answered Nina with silence.Nina c
“As long as we’re not divorced, I still consider you my wife. If any other men want to have any relationship with you, they’d bear the title of being an adulterer and risk having their reputation swept away completely.”Xavier uttered his hostile warning before leaving.Nina leaned against the cold wall in the kitchen and asked Bianca, who was busy in front of the kitchen counter. “What the hell is going on? That man’s crazy. What on earth is he scheming after he forced you to marry him? I just can’t see him actually liking you, and his possessiveness came so inexplicably.”There was no need to question it. Nina knew that those matching shoes must have been worn by Bianca and the boss’ children…However, how did that pervert maniac find out about it?He must have known, otherwise, he would not have come here to give Bianca a warning. He made her abide some sort of female virtues, and went as far as setting the matching shoes on fire by the stove.Bianca opened her mouth slightly,
Bianca felt helpless.If that man who was always in the center of attention went out just like this, he might be photographed by those paparazzi who were responsible to capture his private life. Then, they would use those photos to create some fake news.However, if he wanted to change before going out, it was unrealistic as well. After all, Jason, who he was able to order around whenever he wanted, who never once screwed up, had screwed up and went on a date.Bianca knew that breaking up someone’s marriage was a heinous thing to do. After all, Jason was pretty old and it was difficult for him to meet the other love of his life.However, what should she do now…Bianca looked at the time and her eyelashes trembled. “It’s too late now. The mall is near closing time too. If I went out to buy a pair of pants for you, I’m afraid I won’t be able to get there before they close.”“So, after everything you said, what you’re trying to say is that I can only stay the night with you and leav
“Do you plan to abort it if you’re pregnant?” Luke looked at her with his intense eyes. At the same time, he removed his watch on his wrist.Bianca felt that it might be time for him to rest.However, at the same time, she thought that this conversation was ridiculous. “Why would I make myself pregnant… Even if I did that with someone, I’d ask them to use contraceptives. So… there would be no question of whether I’d abort the child if I’m pregnant.”After she said that, she went back to her room.Luke stood in the living room. His unflustered manner looked out of place in this small living room. He removed his watch and undid the buttons on his shirt. He sighed as he watched her going back to her room. Xavier had used her grandpa to force her to get a marriage certificate with him. That was the truth.A few days ago, his uncle and aunt told him that Xavier got married.After she reached the hotel, the case of her grandpa’s disappearance was solved the moment Xavier brought Bian
Bianca felt the man turning around. However, she did not dare to lift her head.“Xavier… Xavier came over in the afternoon. I fought with him over some minor inconveniences. Perhaps the button fell when it happened.”Her tone was calm.She did not want to become the prisoner he was interrogating as she was not at fault for what happened this afternoon.“What did he do to you? Why did you fight?” Luke lowered his voice and the temperature dropped by 1,000 degrees celsius.“Just an argument, nothing more. My friend Nina was also here. She was between me and Xavier.” Bianca lifted her head to look at him. She looked into his eyes to try to explain herself.Actually, she did not know why she bothered explaining so much to him. Perhaps, it was because he was the father of her children.After she explained everything that made him mad, Bianca did not get his reply after a long while. However, his hot breath that was mixed with a strong masculine scent landed on her face.Bianca wan
Bianca lowered her head and ate her breakfast while she listened to the conversation between the adult and the children. She wanted to say something. She wanted to say that the town was fun…There were certain sceneries that children living in cities were not able to see.“Aunt Bea…”“Aunt Bea…”The two children started begging Bianca.Lanie and Rainie knew that their stupid father would definitely listen to Aunt Bea, so they wanted to ask Aunt Bea for help. They wanted her to help them take care of their stupid father.Luke looked at Bianca, and his stern eyebrows started relaxing slightly. His attitude did a 180 change after talking to his children sternly. “The other children started school one month ago. Lanie and Rainie are one month late.”When Bianca heard that, she looked at the children with a surprised expression on her face. “Then you two should go to school…”Lanie and Rainie became deflated instantly.It was eight in the morning when Luke made a call to Crawford M
“Look! Isn’t that Walter Long?”A female colleague looked over to Bianca’s table while she was drinking her soup on the other table. She blinked and lifted her head in disbelief to ask her colleagues who were on the same table as her.Her colleague turned around and took a look. Then, they widened their eyes. “It really is Walter Long…”Not only was their table discussing this, but the other tables were talking about this as well.On the other table, a lovestruck woman took out her phone and secretly took photos of Walter. She said, “Last year, he was reputed as the hottest man with gold rimmed glasses in the country by netizens. I finally get to see him today. He’s indeed so exceptionally handsome.”There was no blatant commotion in the staff cafeteria, but it was not quiet either.After Bianca heard what Walter said, she benefited a lot from him.A lawyer’s enunciation was so clear and concise. His statement was easy to understand as well.That day during nightfall, Bianca go
When Gerald heard this, his face fell. “Huh? Ms. Craw, you're not cooking anymore?”Luca said nothing. Luke had already left with the others. She turned her gaze back before walking inside.Gerald realized that Luca had only been cooking breakfast because of Lucius. The thought puzzled him. Had they taken a liking to each other from the very start? That did not seem right.In this fast-paced modern world, even if they had, using something as old-fashioned as cooking to win someone over did not add up.Still, the timing was too coincidental to ignore. Luca started cooking for everyone when Lucius arrived, and she stopped as soon as he left. That realization gave Gerald an eerie feeling.Thinking they might have known each other back on the island, it all suddenly made sense. Of course! They must have met before. How else could this all line up so perfectly?With that thought, Gerald quickly caught up with Luca. “Ms. Craw, my cooking is terrible. Why don’t you keep doing it?”
Kassy’s eye donor was Hera, the one Abel had brought over.Even though Hera’s eyes resembled Kassy’s, they did not meet the criteria for a transplant. However, Hera’s blood type matched Kassy’s exactly.Hence, Abel decided to use Hera’s eyes. His belief was that her eyes were specifically meant for Kassy.Shanks knew he would not be able to change Abel’s mind, so he did not try. Abel’s stubbornness was something even Kassy herself could not sway.Luca remained silent for a while, not saying anything further. She understood that using a cadaver was the best option as it would not harm anyone.However, the eyes Abel wanted for Kassy were not from a cadaver. He intended to take them from Hera.Luca certainly would not participate in such a surgery. It was too cruel.“What are you thinking?” Shanks suddenly asked.Luca shook her head. “I’m just thinking about the volunteer’s situation.”“You’re wondering if this solution will be marketed, aren’t you?” Shanks suddenly asked.L
“I’m still a bit worried. Let me take a look in your room and change the dressing while I’m at it.” Luca knew Luke would not want her to worry. Therefore, she needed to see for herself that everything was fine before she could feel at ease.“Alright.” Luke knew she was worried about him, so the two of them headed into the room.He took off his shirt, revealing the bandage wrapped around his torso.Luca could not help but chuckle at the sight. The wrapping was done by Gerald, and it was hilariously sloppy. It was haphazardly bound—overly tight in some places and entirely uneven. It looked like it was just meant to cover the wounds, with no thought for neatness.“Stop laughing.” Luke was clearly rendered speechless by Gerald’s lackluster bandaging skills as well.If it were not for the fact that it was difficult to bandage himself, he would never have let Gerald do it.“With it wrapped like this, how are you supposed to sleep at night?” Luca asked as she began unwrapping the ba
Abel chuckled. His voice was low and gravelly.“Hera, let’s agree on something. Don’t use threats of leaving to manipulate me anymore, or I won’t be happy,” said Abel in a low voice.What might have sounded like a plea or a compromise came across to Hera as a veiled threat.The cool sensation of his fingers brushed against her eyelids, and she could not help but shiver. His touch felt as cold as death itself. She could not feel a trace of warmth.Her hands clenched tightly together. The tension in her grip was the only thing keeping her from trembling further.“Alright,” Hera murmured obediently.Abel withdrew his hand. Hera opened her eyes. A strange unease stirred within her. For reasons she could not quite explain, Abel’s behavior filled her with an unsettling dread…“Will you stay at the hospital with me tonight?” Hera could not help but crave some semblance of comfort.Abel frowned slightly. “Stay here with you? And what about Luca?”“You could just send her home. I onl
Luca's expression was serious, and Hera realized she was not just trying to scare her. Ignoring her warnings had already caused her to suffer once.Unwillingly, Hera sipped on the cereal. Her resentment was evident in every movement.Luca noticed it was not difficult for her to handle. She quietly sat down and ate her own bowl of cereal.Hera did not have much of an appetite.Hera took a couple of bites before growing bored. She glanced at Luca and asked, “How did you end up working for Abel?”Luca did not respond. She calmly blew on her cereal and ate in silence, showing no intention of engaging in conversation.“I’m talking to you. Are you deaf?” snapped Hera.Luca lifted her gaze briefly and replied, “You should finish your cereal before it gets cold.”“I’m not even hungry.” Hera really had no appetite and was not planning to eat the cereal.“It’s still better if you eat something. Otherwise, when hunger strikes later, don’t expect me to help you,” said Luca, “I’m only he
Luke had never taken the medicine that could speed up healing, so his recovery was nowhere near as fast as the others from the Island of Despair.Luca did not respond to Gerald’s comment. Her gaze fixed on him with intensity.“No stitches,” said Luke, “I trust you.”Luca bit her lower lip.“But if you don’t stitch it, it might tear open,” insisted Gerald, staring at Luke’s wounds.Luke glanced at his injuries and shrugged, seemingly unconcerned, as though the wounds had nothing to do with Luca.“Stitches will leave scars.”“Are you afraid of scars? What kind of man doesn’t have a few scars on him? Scars are a symbol of manhood,” teased Gerald with a playful tone, “Scars show you’re reliable, that you can protect a woman.”Luke gave him a look as though he were an idiot, then his gaze shifted to Luca. “I don’t want too many scars. I’m worried my future wife might dislike them.”Luca’s heart sank at his words, but his lighthearted remark eased her sadness. Despite the severity
Luca could not help but tremble with heartache. She fought hard to resist the urge to rush forward.Everyone in the room had survived brutal training to make it out of the Island of Despair, and they could not help but shudder when they saw the scene. The sound of the whip felt like it was landing on their own bodies.Gerald closed his eyes, unable to watch any longer. It was too cruel for him to watch.The ten lashes felt like an eternity, stretching on for what seemed like a century.Luca looked at the drenched clothes on Luke. His eyes were red, and his shirt was so soaked that you could wring out the blood from it. Her hands were clenched so tightly into fists that the veins were bulging.Abel tossed the whip aside, looking at Luke’s disheveled state with satisfaction. He enjoyed the thrill of this bloody scene.He turned to Luca, noticing her reddened eyes, and smiled even more devilishly. “Hera is in the hospital now. You’ll go take care of her for the next few da
Luca instantly understood the situation. It was about Hera.Hera was someone Abel valued, possibly as a future corneal donor for Kassy. While Abel might not love Hera now, he certainly took her health seriously.In a calm tone, Luca explained, “She was hospitalized due to inflammation that caused a fever.”Abel furiously flung his half-smoked cigar at her. The glowing embers singed her clothes, leaving a small burn mark.She instinctively stepped aside.Abel roared, “What kind of care is this?! I told you to look after her! Is this how you handle things?”Luca was perplexed. When did he ever tell her to look after Hera?Besides, she did take care of her.”When Ms. Sanchez fainted last night, she already had a low-grade fever. I diagnosed her condition as inflammation and prescribed anti-inflammatory and fever-reducing medication. I also emphasized that she needed to take oral anti-inflammatory drugs. She didn’t trust me and threw out Mr. Shanks’ medication, which led to her con
Luca placed her hand on Hera’s other wrist, checking her pulse. “Her condition is worsening. The inflammation in her body has intensified.“I prescribed her medication. Those are Mr. Shanks’ formulations, and they're highly effective for reducing inflammation. It shouldn’t be getting worse.” Gerald pursed his lips before finally speaking up. “Luca, when I was cleaning yesterday, I saw that Ms. Sanchez had thrown all the medication you prescribed into the trash. She didn’t take any of it.”Luca was speechless.She had been questioning whether the medicine was ineffective or if she had made an error in diagnosis. It turned out that it was Hera herself who had sabotaged her treatment.“What should we do now?” asked Gerald.“There’s no other option. She needs to go to a hospital,” Luca decided firmly. “Her condition is serious, and since she doesn’t trust my treatment, the hospital is her best choice.”“Can’t you help her just this once?” pleaded Gerald, “I mean, she looks really b