It was the following day.Luke and Luca made their way down the stairs of Crawford Manor together. Old Master Crawford was already watching the morning news.He waved at them when he spotted them coming down and asked, "Is this the Russian guy we've been talking about?"Luke and Luca turned to look at the TV screen at the same time. A photo of Matysh was shown in the news report."Is the court getting ready for the trial?" asked Luca."Yes. There's too much attention on his case, so they're fast-tracking all the procedures," answered Luke. Too many people were keeping tabs on Matysh’s case.Matysh had a special status and background. With his case stirring up a lot of public outrage and involving a bunch of people, all the legal procedures were fast-tracked."What about Leia..." Luca knew that the incident causing public outrage with Matysh happened a few years ago. However, once Matysh's trial began, Leia's case would also be up for trial."She's on trial along with this cas
Pierre’s leg was not treated in time, so even Johann could not help him return to his normal state.“Hmph. You'd think that he wouldn’t be able to cause any trouble in his current state, but a person like him is full of surprises. One day, he might even do something crazier because of his crippled leg.” Since they were all family, Old Master Crawford criticized Pierre unceremoniously.Besides, Pierre was utterly useless in his opinion.…Meanwhile, Pierre was lying on a semi-reclined hospital bed, looking at Johann with a grim expression.“Is my leg not going to get better?” he asked.Doctors at the private hospitals he used to go to would say things that were nice to hear. They told him that he would be able to return to normal after rehabilitation.After transferring to Central Hospital, the doctors here did not say such things to him.Even in the detainment ward, Pierre knew that his leg was irrecoverable.“Mr. Pierre, please cooperate and follow my instructions while I d
”I’m still not sure who she is yet, but don’t worry. I’ll help you find her. That person has been in this hospital, so I must've seen her before. I’ll find out after a little investigation,” said Karen“Have someone find out now.” Pierre was impatient.“Pierre, be patient. Even if I do find her, your leg is still in a cast. She can’t even treat you yet,” Karen advised him as finding that person would take some time.Pierre scoffed.Karen’s words gave him hope, so he said, “I don’t care. You must find that person.”He could not peacefully recuperate on his hospital bed until someone told him he could make a full recovery.“I’ll send someone to investigate, so don’t worry.” Karen patted his arm. Her heart ached at the sight of his face. “Pierre, you’ve lost weight.”“Life in the detainment ward was torture.” Pierre frowned. Although he was out now, he was still unhappy with how long it took his grandpa to deal with the situation. “Did Grandpa purposely keep me in there longer?”K
She did not stick around with the Mallory family for such a long time, enduring years of loneliness, just to be a tool."You don’t have to tell me what to do. Since you have the time, why don’t you sort out those past matters of yours that are still unclear? How do you expect others to view the Mallory family if you leave things hanging like this?" Pierre replied indifferently as he listened to her lecture.Karen's heart could not help but feel uneasy. She felt uncomfortable being complained about by her own son. As she looked at the stack of files, she rose to her feet and said, "Go on with your work. I'm going back."Pierre could not be bothered to remind Karen to keep herself safe on her way back. Instead, he picked up a file and said, "Tell my assistant to come in."Karen pursed her lips. She felt wronged in front of her youngest son but could not bring herself to lay that grievance on him. Thus, she quickly walked out of the ward.Pierre's assistant and nurse stood not far
Karen's brows could not help but furrow tightly.Who would have thought that it would be Luca… She was someone who had a grudge against the Mallory family.Karen did not have to think about it. She knew Luca would not agree to help Pierre fix his leg regardless if she or Old Master Mallory were to ask her. Unless it was Percy who asked for help.Still, how could Percy possibly help...?Karen refused to believe it was true. "Are you still at that nurse's place?""Yes." The man glanced at the trembling nurse in the corner."Don't hang up. Ask her about the things Luca has done before." Karen still could not believe Luca had such capabilities. Someone who had such skills could have a promising career as a doctor. Why did she become a pharmacist?Karen did not fully understand Luca's pharmaceutical expertise as she thought she was only a pharmacist. When it came to career choices in the medical field, many people tended to lean toward becoming a doctor instead of a pharmacist.
"Hmph, how could Madam have such strength? If you keep talking nonsense, I'm going to tear your arm off," warned the man as he cracked his own knuckles.Silas shivered again, not daring to say another word. However, deep in his heart, he could not help but criticize them claiming that Karen had no such strength. It was only because they had not experienced it themselves.Karen had some serious strength behind her slaps!...At Crawford Manor, Luke and his family of five planned to leave after having lunch with Old Master Crawford.When they were about to leave, they ran into Susan, who was returning to Crawford Manor.When Susan saw Luke and the others, she instantly remembered the humiliation she endured at Luke's house on Friday evening. She could not help but say enigmatically, "I was wondering why you were sorting out the herbs. It turns out you're here to please the old master. Are the herbs a gift for the old master?"Luke frowned, while Luca stared at her. Just as he wa
"Yes, sir.” The maid heard what the old master said with a puzzled look on her face. It was only when he reminded her that she remembered she still had something to hand to Luke.She handed the bag to Luke and said, “Master Luke, Old Master Crawford wants you to bring this back.”"What is it?" Luke took it, opened the bag, and glanced inside. It was a cardboard container that seemed to contain seafood."I noticed Luca enjoyed the European lobster last night. She said the taste was delicate, and since we had some at home, I had the maid pack some for you to take back. Let Selina cook it for you all," said Old Master Crawford. The person he mentioned was Aunt Neile."Thank you, Grandpa." Luke remembered Luca did enjoy it yesterday, so he accepted it.On the other hand, Luca felt a bit embarrassed when she heard what the old master said. While the European lobster had a delicate taste and tender texture, it was indeed expensive. The fact that the old master asked them to take it ba
Luca had no idea, so she asked the kids for their opinions, "How would you like it cooked?"The three kids did not discuss it and simultaneously said, "We’ll follow your lead."As Luca watched Luke and the kids shift the decision-making rights back to her, she also thought of Nina, who was still at the villa. Thus, she suggested, "How about grilled lobster with garlic butter sauce? Nina loves it too.""Sure." Luke had no objections.After the family of five returned to the villa, Luke walked into the kitchen with a bag, instructing Aunt Neil to prepare grilled lobster for dinner.Luca headed upstairs and found Nina reading on the balcony. "Nina, what are you reading?" asked Luca."Huh? You're back?" Nina was surprised. She thought Luca would spend the whole weekend at Crawford Manor. When Nina saw her come back, a few unpleasant scenarios came into her mind. Then, she nervously pulled Luca to sit down. "Come, take a seat."Luca glanced at the book Nina was reading. It was a ps
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