Next morning, it was a surprise that the boy did not laze in bed.Thud, thud, thud. He ran back to his room, took his little toothbrush, and started washing up for the morning. He had a row of neat and white teeth which he carefully brushed. Once done, he ran to look for Rainie. When he opened the door, he announced to her, “Our mommy is still alive.”Rainie’s hair was tied into a neat braid. She cocked her head to the side, “Big Bro, what are you talking about?”“I said, our mother is still alive!” Blanche said as he marched forward and knelt on the floor to help his sister wear her shoes before bringing her to another house within the mansion.Their nanny was not bothered by what the kids were doing.Blanche got his sister to be on the lookout while he sneaked into Uncle Louis’ room quietly. He took his uncle’s phone and turned around to sneak out of the room...“Did you get it Big Bro?” Rainie widened her eyes to ask.Blanche nodded and went to a secluded corner with his sist
Lanie said to Rainie, “Grandpa Charles told me that mommy has a boyfriend already, so there’s no chance she was going to get together with daddy.”Rainie nodded her head without fully understanding what she heard.“Then let’s find a girlfriend for daddy. I think Miss Bea is a good choice.” Blanche decided to give up. ‘It isn’t because daddy doesn’t want mommy, it’s because mommy has a boyfriend already.’...During breakfast.Allison Tanner came from upstairs. She had already dolled up her face and said to the table full of people, “Dad, I’ve got something up and will be going out now.”Old Master Crawford looked up and was about to say ‘go ahead’ when Susan Armstrong interrupted.She raised a brow and laughed. “You’re dressed so beautifully, and your lips are so red as if you had just eaten a child alive. Are you going to meet up with a man?”Other than Old Master Crawford who did not look pleased, no one else was the least bothered with the bickering that happened daily for m
The subway arrived at one stop after another.Bianca felt that her body, which was closely adhered to Luke's, was getting somewhat strange…The subway carriage’s large windows were reflecting the images of the passengers inside the cart.Bianca could not bring herself to look up at first. But after some time, the blush on her face had faded substantially. She tried to lift her head slightly to peek at the image reflected on the cart’s window.Luke’s tall and straight body stood behind her. The man held onto the handrail with one hand and protected her with the other. He had wrapped his arm around her waist and was embracing her.Bianca was petite, and she was curious to see the expression on his face. The man’s height had caused his face to be out of her sight unless she dared to raise her head further up.The wretched older man who was taking advantage of her earlier had only touched her hand deliberately. Yet, Luke’s possessiveness had made him take it upon himself to wrap her
“I did not…” Bianca’s first reaction was to deny it.“You dare lie to my face? If you didn’t, who was the person lurking behind the walls whenever she had a free period looking out at the playground of the high school next door foolishly?” Claudia talked about the past without restraint.Bianca still remembered her high school experience. She had always stared foolishly at beautiful sceneries and people for long periods. When she was in middle school, the person she had stared at the most was upperclassman Crawford from the high school next door.Claudia assumed that Bianca was perhaps embarrassed now, so she continued, “He was finer than a frog’s hair! And cute as a bug! Who wouldn’t have a crush on him? Is there anything to be embarrassed about?”Bianca coughed, and her face started to burn up.Subconsciously, upperclassman Crawford’s face in her mind had morphed into Luke Crawford’s.It was said that Luke also had a brother named Louis, and the two brothers had similarities
Kevin had a headache all night after returning home.Jennifer turned the entire house upside down, looking for the contract papers.After searching for a long time, she muttered to Marie, “Kevin’s playing tricks with me. Why the hell is he not dead yet!”“What are you on about? Can we still get the compensation for demolition if he’s dead right now? It’s hundreds of thousands! You’ve never seen that much money in your lifetime.” Marie helped her mother out and frowned. She whispered, “If he’s gonna die, he should hold it until we get our hands on that money.”“This is all your fault that I have to live in this sort of difficult life with him.” Jennifer moved a stool and looked for it on the top of the shoe cabinet.An hour had passed, and the mother and daughter’s search ended in vain.Jennifer disdainfully went into the bedroom and made sure that Kevin was asleep before coming out. Then, she went to the dining area to eat the takeaway her daughter ordered.As they munched on th
Bianca opened her teary eyes. Her cheeks were slightly red as she looked at the man before her in confusion.Luke’s abstruse eyes were brimming with passion as he stared deep into her. They were relatively speechless for a while. He did not know what was in her mind, so he had to wrap himself in her once again. Bianca opened her eyes as she was fully immersed in the man’s confusing kiss.She could see his tall nose and his deep brow bone that was different from other ordinary men. In the shadows under the night, his intoxicating delicate features did not seem real.The back of her head was held by the man’s big hand, and her lower jaw was lifted. The man’s fiery kiss spread from her lips to her neck and onto her collarbone…“Mmm…” Bianca was forced to look up and cater to him.The man’s wet lips were printed on her skin as he continued caressing her.The sense of erotism between them was gradually getting stronger.Bianca had minimal experience, especially in terms of kissing.
The moment Bianca uttered out the words’ blind date’, she was not surprised to see that the man’s furrowed brows had gone even more profound. It even became slightly terrifying.“Let go of me, there’s no point in this or for you to continue pestering me!”The words she said were not for Luke, but it was for herself to hear.Luke swiftly widened his eyes, and a sense of serene filled inside.Bianca was pillowed with the man’s legs. She pursed her lips tightly as she held her breath, barely breathing.After an unknown period, the man’s hand on her waist suddenly loosened. And the other hand holding her wrist was also untightened…She was let go.Bianca was finally free, but there was neither happiness nor discomfort written on her face.She got up to tidy up for a bit and picked up her bag.When she opened the door again to get out of the car, the man swooped jealously and dragged her back. Then, he threw her onto the passenger seat.“Why are you wearing so little for a blind d
Ten minutes later…"I, I can't do it," Bianca said in astonishment with her eyes wide.Luke pressed his body against hers, his sexy thin lips pressed against her delicate and tender lips slightly. His lips brushed against hers without going fully onto it. She was so scared that her eyelashes trembled with fear as she waited for the final penetration in one go."I… I..." She closed her eyes and said, "I, I can do it... Don't you..."Luke looked at her heaving chest before he got up and sat back in the driver's seat.The man rolled down the window and lit a cigarette as if he had done it a thousand times. He squinted his eyes and took a puff. He lifted his slender finger that was holding the cigarette and pressed against his painful temple.Luke was willing to wait until she was ready to kiss him.After being alive for twenty-nine years, the love affairs he had been in far exceeded the number of hotels she had stayed in. However, he had never let it go to his head and do whatever
“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
The volunteer did not mind. As long as it meant he could recover, he was willing to endure any pain. “It's okay. I can handle it.”Luca nodded.The door to the vehicle opened, and a man stepped inside. Due to the lack of sterilization, he did not dare approach the inner part of the vehicle. Instead, he placed several bottles of saline on the outside.“This is the saline that Mr. Shanks prepared. He asked you to inject it when you can,” the man relayed Shanks' message.“Got it.” Luca reached out to take the bottles. After thoroughly disinfecting them, she brought them inside.It was more complicated than being in a hospital.Since the volunteer's body was still weak. They had to maintain as sterile an environment as possible.However, it still fell short of the ICU's standard.Luca stayed with the volunteer until evening. Gerald stood outside the medical vehicle and called, “Ms. Craw, it's time for dinner.”Luca took off her protective gear and stepped outside.“Ms. Craw, di
“Don’t worry, it won’t affect you in the slightest,” said Abel.The villa was bought under Shanks’ name.So while it appeared to be the Island of Despair’s property, it was, in fact, Shanks’ personal asset.Abel shot a glance at his subordinates, who stood beside him. Without hesitation, they grabbed the doctor and hauled him away.As Hera watched the scene unfold, she felt a sudden pang of unease. She was well aware of Abel's methods. Punishment was never off the table. However, seeing the way things were unfolding, Hera could not shake the feeling that Abel might actually take the doctor’s life.Still, they were in A City, a country with strict laws. Would Abel really go that far?As Abel turned to leave, Hera said almost nervously, “Darling…”“I have some matters to take care of. Be good and stay here. Don’t wander around, okay?” Abel’s mood was apparently lifted by the successful surgery. His voice was unexpectedly gentle.Hera’s unease only deepened. She grabbed the slee
All three of them stepped out of the vehicle.Hera realized that the surgery might already be over and could not wait to hear the results.Abel, equally eager, immediately asked as soon as he saw them, “Is the surgery finished?”“Yes, the surgery was successful. The transplant was completed, and all the nerves we could connect have been repaired. Now, it’s up to the follow-up treatment,” answered Shanks.The doctor who had been kicked out earlier stared in disbelief.They actually succeeded in the transplant? How was that even possible?“Great, fantastic!” Abel let out a sigh of relief before bursting into laughter.What had seemed impossible in modern medicine had achieved a different outcome in Shanks’ hands.Unlike others who might celebrate the medical breakthrough, Abel’s joy came from a more personal place—Kassy would soon return to his side. His delight was unmistakable.“T-This can’t be!” muttered the dismissed doctor, who was still in shock. “A surgery this revoluti