Luke thought that he would have to start learning some medical knowledge after he finished his work.After all, he needed to have more topics to talk about with Luca. Luca sat on the sofa and continued to translate the documents. The wound on her waist still hurt no matter how she sat.It seemed like she had to look for a chance to return to the villa.Luca was secretly thinking about it and looking for an opportunity. She waited until it was nighttime. Only then did she manage to get the chance to return to the villa.The three kids followed the maid to the hospital when the maid came to deliver their dinner. The kids were relieved when they saw Luca taking care of their father. She had not left without saying goodbye. The three of them surrounded Luke’s ward bed after they greeted Luca. They were looking at the man sitting on the bed. Tommy was the first one to ask, “Daddy, what happened to you?” Luke looked at his son and replied without trying to hide anything, “I got
Luke’s eyes darkened when he saw those colored pencils. This little brat must have done it on purpose, right? It looked like there was no way he could escape from getting his cast drawn on by the kids today. Luke watched helplessly as the kids started to draw on his cast.Even Lanie, who had always been calm and mature, picked up a black-colored pencil and wrote on his cast: [Get well soon, Daddy.] Luke looked at his children. There was a trace of affection amidst the look of helplessness in his eyes. Although Luke was strict with his kids, he truly loved them from the bottom of his heart. Luca stood beside and watched the kids draw on Luke's cast. Although the kids were still young, their drawings were pretty good as they had been exposed to different kinds of hobbies for such a long time. The drawings on the cast were not messy. The kids had filled the white cast with innocent and colorful drawings. It was stunning. It was just like beautiful scenery during spring.
“There’s no need to.” Luke’s face darkened. Did she think her identity had changed just because she came back with a different appearance? Had she forgotten that they were a couple? She must have seen every part of his body, right?Luca shut her mouth when she noticed Luke’s expression. She did not say another word. Luke said with a stiff voice, “Get a new wheelchair in here.”“Okay.” Luca trotted out of the ward and went to the nurses’ station to ask for a new wheelchair. It was the VIP ward, so the patients here were definitely wealthy and respectable. That was why they provided enough equipment. After a while, Luca got another new wheelchair from the nurse. Keith happened to come out from the ward when she passed by Tyrone’s ward. Keith could not help but mock Luca when he saw her pushing the wheelchair. “Well, your boss is kind of troublesome. You even have to push the wheelchair for him. It would be much better for you to come look after my cousin. He’s in bed now. And
However, Luke's hands were clutching tightly onto her waist.'He did it on purpose…'Luca pursed her lips. Accidents could easily occur at such a distance. Her throat was burning, and it took her great effort to speak. "Let go of me, Mr. Crawford. I have to get up. Only then can you…"As she was speaking, she was trying to free herself from Luke’s hands. Even though he was not willing to let her go, Luke ultimately still did. He did not want to push her too hard and have her keep a bigger distance from him. After all, Luca had made great improvements in other skills throughout the years. Her instinct to escape had gotten better as well. She belonged to him. Even if he had to be patient, he had to have her. Luke let go of her, and Luca felt the grip around her waist loosen. She let out a breath of relief. She placed her hands on the bed and used them to support her as she attempted to get up. At that moment, the door was pushed open.Johann came in and saw Luca on top of L
The three kids all looked at Old Master Crawford and shook their heads.Luke had never told them the whole story. All they knew was that if this incident was not handled well, their mother would have to leave them again.They did not wish for Luca to leave."What's going on with Luke?" Old Master Crawford was troubled. It had been so long, yet Luke had yet to succeed. He could not accept the slow progress. "Great-grandpa, Daddy doesn’t have a choice either," Rainie said. Their mother had changed ever since she returned, but she still treated them well. It was just that nothing could sway her, so their father was left with no choice as well."I’ll go over tomorrow to know what’s going on.” Old Master Crawford had made up his mind. Since his grandchild was not making fast enough progress, he had no choice but to personally head over."Great-grandpa, ours and Daddy’s happiness will all depend on you. We want our family to reunite as soon as possible," said Tommy with a smile. He be
The next morning, Luke was pushed by the nurse to undergo a check-up. As usual, Luca did not follow.She sat in the ward and waited for Luke to return from his check-up. If there was nothing wrong, she could proceed with the discharge procedures and Luke would be able to return home to recuperate.It would be much better to recuperate at home than in the hospital.Besides, there would be a maid in the villa to help out. If anything were to happen, things would not be too chaotic for her.Luca sat on the sofa and waited quietly.She was able to hear even the slightest sounds from the corridor outside because the door was not closed."Hurry, this patient has suddenly developed arrhythmia and hypoxia. Hurry and notify the doctor. Get the ventilator ready." A nurse's voice was heard. Luca got up and looked out the door.She saw a nurse sticking her head out from a VIP ward that was diagonally opposite the ward Luca was in. The nurse was shouting.Luca got anxious as the patient in
Luca made her judgment and was sure it was due to a hemorrhage, but the cause of it was heart problems. “It’s pericardial bleeding.”She said it with certainty and told the nurses. She also told Johann, who was on the other end of the call.A nurse frowned and asked, “Are you sure, Dr. Craw? When the patient was sent in here, we did a full body check-up and there was no problem with his heart.”“Having no heart problems at that time doesn’t mean he won’t have any now. There are many causes that can lead to pericardial bleeding. There’s no time to do a B-ultrasound. Just give me the drainage device. I’m going to drain out the fluids around his heart. Otherwise, there’ll be consequences,” said Luca.The nurses exchanged terrified looks, and neither of them dared to give her the drainage device.If it turned out that it was not pericardial bleeding and the patient fell into a life-threatening situation due to a misdiagnosis, the nurses would be questioned along with Luca. Luca knew
Keith shouted. He was thinking if Tyrone could not get past this crisis, he would just have to drag in another scapegoat. With that, he would be able to reap more benefits."You can't begin to imagine how capable she is." Luke glanced at him with a cold gaze.Keith could not help but shudder. Although Luke’s leg was fractured and put in a cast, so he was unable to stand, Keith could not help but feel scared when he lowered his head and looked into Luke's eyes.Luke's aura was way too domineering."I don't care. This lady will not escape if anything happens," Keith pointed at her and said arrogantly."Shut up! I'll take full responsibility for whatever happens." Luke had a cold glare. He then turned to look at Luca.The moment he fixed his gaze on Luca, his eyes immediately looked gentle and helpless. "Why did you want to rescue this man?""I was just thinking of helping Nina." Luca did not wish for others to know that she had such extensive medical knowledge. However, at that mo
When she opened her eyes again, the sky outside had already darkened slightly.Luca mumbled, feeling the warmth beside her. She instinctively curled closer. “What time is it?”“It's a little past five.” Luke gently rubbed her back, offering a quiet comfort to help her feel at ease.Since he could not be there beside her, he could only make these small gestures to bring her some peace of mind.“An entire afternoon just passed like that…” Luca was reluctant to leave at the moment. Her slender fingers lightly pressed against his chest.Luke took her hand in his, bringing it to his lips for a soft kiss, holding it as if it were something precious and tenderly stroking it.Luca's hands had once been delicate and smooth, but during their time in the small villa, they had become much rougher.“You've got calluses.” Luke felt sorry for her.Luca gently traced her finger over his lips, leaning in to plant a soft kiss on him. “It’s just from the needlework and the experiments I’ve been d
Luca walked over to another couch and sat down. “I think I’ll stay here. How about letting Luke come down so that we can all catch up? It’s been a while since we’ve seen each other.”Gordan’s face fell. “Ms. Craw, are you doing this on purpose?”Luca pretended not to know anything. “Doing what on purpose?”Gordan quickly shook his head. “Nothing. Just go upstairs already. Brother Luke’s been waiting for you.”Luca had intended to tease Gordan a little longer, but after not seeing Luke for the past few days, she found herself missing him deeply. Standing up with a smile, she said, “Alright, I won’t tease you anymore. Oh, by the way, Mr. Gale, could you help me pick up a few things? Someone over there asked me to get them, and I couldn’t refuse.”“Sure, no problem. What do you need?” Gale agreed immediately.After handing him the list, Luca turned and headed upstairs.Gale watched Luca leave from behind, nudging Gordan’s arm. “Let’s go. We should leave and give the boss and Ms. Cr
The security guard remained completely unfazed.This was because the village chief was his uncle, and in their tight-knit community, they always stuck together and never favored outsiders.With directions from the people inside the ancestral hall, Hera found the village chief.“You’re the village chief, right?” Hera looked at the man in his fifties in front of her and spoke with an arrogant tone, completely unbothered.“And you are?” The village chief, seeing her attitude, was puzzled. He had no idea whether she was an investor or someone looking to discuss a major partnership to bring development to their quiet village.“It doesn’t matter who I am. I see you have surveillance here, and I need to review your footage,” replied Hera.The village chief was even more confused. “Are you a police officer?”“No.” Hera frowned. She thought reviewing surveillance footage was no big deal. Why was this village chief being so difficult?The village chief gave her a look as if she were a fo
“Wait a little longer. By the way, what kind of ancestral hall is this?” asked Hera.“It's a local family's ancestral hall. I heard it's been designed by the owner of a large company, and now it's also one of the tourist attractions.” The taxi driver was not from around here, so he did not know all the details, but he knew it had become a popular spot. “Now, thanks to the reputation of that boss, many architects come here as one of their reference points.”Hera frowned deeper. What was Luca doing here?The driver suggested, “If you're interested in sightseeing, the attractions inside are pretty good. But for outsiders, they charge an entrance fee. Maintenance costs a lot of money, so they charge tourists from outside.”“I'm not here for sightseeing,” replied Hera, “Don't worry. I'll pay you for however long I stay here. You’ll get your money.”The driver heard that she was paying, and did not press her further and remained quiet.Hera stared at the entrance of the ancestral hall,
Hera let out a cold sneer, feeling that Gerald's apology was not sincere.Hera did not want to press the issue at the moment. She gave him a sharp look. “Come with me.”Gerald knew that Hera was up to something again. If it were a normal order, she would have just said it in the living room. Whenever she called him aside, it meant whatever she had to say could not be overheard by others.Reluctantly, Gerald followed her out.It was midday, and as soon as Hera stepped out of the living room, a wave of heat hit her face.The intense warmth made her feel uncomfortable.Hera got straight to the point, turning to Gerald. “What did Luca say to you just now?”“She just asked me to help keep an eye on the volunteer,” Gerald answered honestly. This was not something that needed to be kept secret.Hera frowned. “Is she going out”Gerald hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to say anything.“I’m talking to you, not the wall. Are you mute?” Hera threatened. “If you lie to me, I’ll te
Gordan was puzzled. At most, it was just brotherly camaraderie. After all, they had been through thick and thin together. Their bond might be stronger than usual, but falling in love? That was a bit of a stretch.Luke said, “The way you acted just now, doesn't really seem 'straight' to me. Also, if you're into women, maybe you should consider finding one. Otherwise, if you're always single, people might start misinterpreting your feelings for me.”“Luke, actually, you're not bad at all. In fact, you're probably better than a lot of women,” Gordan replied with a sly grin.As a man himself, he honestly thought Luke was a great guy. If he were a woman, he would be utterly captivated by him.“Shut up!” Luke knew he was joking, but he still felt a chill run down his spine. He seriously worried that Gordan might do something inappropriate when he turned his back on him.Shivering from the thought, Luke put down his glass and headed upstairs.Gordan let out a deep sigh.The night w
“Anyway, I'm saying it here—I'm not going to Russia because of that ugly woman, Vivian. If I go to Russia, it's for you. I've already divorced her. Besides, I’m already trying to avoid her, how could I possibly go to Russia for her?” Gordan took a sip of red wine, then continued his rant. “And, Ray is still in Russia. I really can't go. His men are all brutal, and I've had enough of being beaten all these years.”“Then why did you buy an apartment in Vivian's neighborhood?” Luke continued to tease him. His sharp eyes glinted with intelligence.Gordan denied it, but whether he believed it or not was his own business.“It was just a coincidence!” Gordan raised his voice, trying to convince Luke.Or maybe himself.“Coincidence?” Luke sipped his wine, every gesture as graceful as a nobleman.“Of course, it’s a coincidence, Brother Luke. You wouldn’t know, but that apartment is in a school district, surrounded by college towns. There are a ton of hotties there, I picked the place just
As Luca listened to his tone that was full of regret, she felt a slight pang in her heart. She recalled when she had a child and continued pursuing her education. If she had given up on herself back then, perhaps she and Luke would not find themselves here today.Luca felt she was much more fortunate than the volunteer. Even though she loved her father, she also understood the importance of education and did not let her father’s illness cause her to give up. She was also fortunate to have a father who supported her education.At the thought of this, Luca could not help but ask, “Do you regret it?”“No, I don’t regret it,” the volunteer smiled. “Actually, I always look at it in a positive light. Back then, several boys in my class liked her. If I hadn’t confessed, she might have become someone else’s girlfriend. If there’s anything I regret over the years, it’s that I was too selfish and it affected her studies.“I never thought that being in a relationship at a young age would
As Luca thought about it, she heard the volunteer exclaim, “With a wife like you, your husband must be so lucky and blessed.”Luca shook her head. To her, being cherished by Luke was a real blessing.“You’ve got it wrong. He’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”Luca had often wondered what her life would have been like without Luke.Perhaps she would have married Jean, only to watch his true nature slowly reveal itself. She would have struggled, eventually unable to endure it, and maybe even ended up divorced.It could be something worse. She might have been taken advantage of, lost all hope, and spiraled downward...Anything was possible.However, Luca knew that no matter what happened, life would not be as good as it was now without Luke.Though she remained under someone else’s control, and life on the Island of Despair was fraught with hardship, with Luke by her side, she felt an unshakable courage.A light laugh from the volunteer interrupted her thoughts.Luca