Mavis stayed in the hospital ward for some time. The indulgent way Luke treated Bianca suffocated Mavis! Eventually, she left the hospital ward, carrying her jealousy and hatred with her. After Mavis left, Sue, Tom, and Nina arrived one after another bearing presents. They greeted Luke, then asked Bianca how she felt. They felt somewhat awkward with their boss's overbearing demeanor present. Seeing that his presence caused unease in his employees, Luke excused himself, saying that he had to smoke. He would give some space for Bianca's colleagues. "How did you suddenly end up in a car crash? It's so serious, too." Nina asked while holding Bianca's hand. She was unhappy as she looked at Bianca's leg in a bulky cast. "It was an accident. I got hit when I was crossing a road. I'm fine now, don't worry." Bianca had trivialized the car crash that had almost claimed her life, so that her colleagues would not have to worry about her. Sue was pregnant with twins for six month
Leia felt disappointed when she saw that Allison could not open Luke's room door. She hid away the mockery in her eyes and put on an empathetic expression. "Looks like Luke is a cautious person, and he really doesn't like any strangers entering his private space. Moreover, I'm not his girlfriend yet, and I don't think I should intrude upon him. Otherwise, Luke would be angry if he finds out. I don't mind him being angry with me, but I'd feel guilty if he blames you." "You're right, Leia. When you become Luke's fiancée, he would bring you into his room even without me telling him. I'll eagerly wait for that day to come," Allison said with a smile. The more she interacted with Leia, the more she thought that the young woman was the ideal daughter-in-law. 'Look at her. She's not married to Luke yet, but she's always considerate of her future mother-in-law. 'It would be great if I have such an obedient daughter-in-law that sides with me.' Leia continued to ask, "Aunt Allison, h
A City in the evening was as bustling as usual. The luxury car drove on the road at a moderate speed. Luke would be sending Leia home personally. The man's side profile was impeccable. He waited at the traffic light without saying a word. As Leia looked out of the window at the crossroad traffic, her lips were curled upward in secret delight. It was only about an hour's drive from Crawford Manor to the Norman residence. Even so, she was happy to be with Luke even for one minute. Luke's hands were on the steering wheel as he waited patiently for the traffic light to turn green. He looked straight ahead. "I wonder what your grandmother likes, Ms. Norman. I didn't have much time to prepare her present, so I plan to give her a genuine Rousseau painting from my collection. I hope she will like it." Leia said gently, "My Grandma is the same as Grandpa; they both like to collect famous paintings. She'll definitely love your present. Thank you for attending Grandma's birthday party
Leia held her breath as she waited for Luke to give his reply. She was afraid that he might say no. He was her poison, and there was no cure. Luke did not expect Old Mrs. Norman to ask that direct question. A hint of contemplation appeared on his gentlemanly face. He skillfully deflected the question. "Old Mrs. Norman, Leia and I have only just started dating. Our personalities are very different, and it will take a while for us to adjust to each other. However, now that we've agreed to be together, I'll treat her the best I can. Marriage is a serious matter. Of course, I'll bring her to meet my family when the time is right. Old Mr. and Mrs. Norman nodded satisfactorily. Leia smiled modestly when she heard his answer. Her face was like a tulip in full bloom. The man had publicly acknowledged their relationship. It was like a dream. "Grandpa, Grandma, I'll bring Luke around." After getting their tacit approval, Leia's delicate arms went around Luke's arm. She lifted her
Queenie stared at Luke from head to toe. Her gaze was as sharp as radar, but she could not help but be impressed by the young man's outstanding character. Unlike the other males present at the party, Luke was dressed casually in a white shirt and black pants. Even so, that did not diminish his noble demeanor. The man's body seemed to emanate a cold air, telling everyone to stay away, but at the same time, his charm was irresistible. His overbearing demeanor was a stark contrast from his spotless appearance. No wonder women would be obsessed by his looks. However, that did not mean that he could deceive her daughter. At that moment, Leia was blinded by love. She thought that by gaining Luke's affection, she had gained the world. Queenie could not see a single trace of affection in Luke's eyes. "Mrs. Norman." After Luke got over the shock of how Queenie looked similar to Bianca, he walked over and greeted her. Leia was still hugging his arm, and he rested his hand in his
Old Master Rayne and Bianca chatted for a while more. He felt slightly more relieved when he was sure that his granddaughter was safe. Wanda looked at her niece lying calmly on the bed and was reminded of that episode at the engagement ceremony… She could not contain her curiosity anymore and asked the question, "Bianca, what happened between you and Luke at the engagement ceremony? Why did you refuse his proposal? I know that you've been a sensible person, and you wouldn't make such a rash decision unless you're in big trouble. Can you tell your aunt the reason?" Bianca was slightly at a loss when she heard the question. "I think I panicked a little at the event. I'm afraid that marriage is a one-way street, and after I'm married, I won't be myself anymore. I know many women who are capable and self-reliant, but after marriage, they're stuck in the kitchen taking care of their kids. I don't want to be like them and lose my personality and values…" Blanca lied. She did not wa
Even though she was stunned, Nina was not one who would be easily infatuated by handsome men. Moreover, the man's grip was strong, and it was causing her wrist to hurt. She wanted to push him away. "Who are you, you hooligan? Why are you grabbing my wrist?" Percy narrowed his eyes. He glanced at the mess on his younger brother’s favorite car, then glanced at Nina. "Don't you know that you've already broken the law? You'll have to bear legal responsibility for vandalizing another person's car." His tone was ice-cold. Nina did not want to admit to it. "I say, why are you such a busybody? Did you see me vandalizing the car? Let go of me now. Otherwise, I'll sue you for harassment!" Nina had been paying attention to her surroundings when she was working on the car. No one had walked past her, and it was a blind spot for the security cameras. She thought that she had been lucky. Now that she was done vandalizing and no one was there to catch her in the act, all she had to do was
Bianca had met Percy several times, but she did not have too many interactions with him. Percy was an excessively beautiful but sinister man. He could inspire fear even when he was smiling. She had heard that Percy was the master of A City's criminal underworld. Naturally, a man like him would be inhumanly cruel. She still could not understand how Nina could have crossed Percy on her way to buy food. Feeling extremely uneasy, she decided to give Luke a call. Her legs were broken, and she could not go there herself. Percy was a good friend of Luke, and Bianca thought that Luke should be able to reason with him. There was no other way than to trouble Luke. Bianca called Luke and told him about the situation. Luke gave his promise that he would ensure that Nina would be safe. Bianca could hear that Luke was in a crowded place. Occasionally, she could hear music. "What are you doing now, Luke? Why is it so noisy over there?" Bianca could not contain her curiosity. Luk
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
Luke stayed silent, letting the chilled beer cool him down, washing away some of the lingering heat.Gerald glanced around to make sure no one was nearby before leaning in and speaking softly to Luke. “Actually, I’ve seen it.”“Seen what?” Luke could not be bothered.Lowering his voice even further, Gerald whispered just loud enough for the two of them to hear, “I’ve seen you going into Ms. Craw’s room quite often.”Luke’s expression sharpened instantly. A cold glint flashed in his eyes.He had been so cautious. How had Gerald noticed? Was he bluffing?Luke narrowed his eyes and said nothing.His aura grew colder by the second.Gerald, sensing the rising tension, shrank back slightly and quickly added, “Relax, I’m not going to tell anyone. If I wanted to report you, I would’ve done it already.”Luke’s expression eased slightly.Gerald continued to reassure him, “I’m not one to meddle. Look, I haven’t said a word about you, and I even stood up for you during that whole thing