Avery barely gave it any thought. While she could still roughly make out figures, she immediately looked for her phone. She found her phone under the pillow and turned it on. Her screen was right in front of her, but the pictures and words were blurry!She fumbled her way to her contacts. She had many contacts. She could not locate Elliot's contact!The fear of powerlessness overwhelmed her. Two streaks of tears streamed down her face. Was she going blind?Had her previous sickness not recovered but worsened?She cried for a while before reaching out to wipe her tears. When she opened her eyes once more, her sight was slightly clearer than before. She placed her phone closer to her. She could roughly see the words on the screen. She took the opportunity to locate Elliot's number and rang him up.At the same time, Elliot and Ben reached the airport. They were about to fly to Ylore.When his phone rang, Elliot saw Avery's contact. He swallowed.If she had not called him, he ha
"Avery, I'm sorry that I went back on my word, but I need to go to Ylore right now." Elliot told her his decision and his reason, "Ruby is dead. Our child is gone. I need to go and have a look."It was a huge blow to Avery! She had not expected him to give her such an answer. She had told him that she was going blind, and he just told her that he was sorry and that he needed to go look for Ruby and his child. This was the first time he had referred to the child as their child. He had officially acknowledged that Ivy was his child with Ruby.Avery found the entire thing to be extremely ironic. She had suspected that the child could be hers before her eyes had begun to fail her. She had wanted to wait for Shea's child to be born before she headed to Ylore and conduct a DNA test on the child.How comical! How absurd! Although Ivy looked a lot like Layla, she was still the child that Elliot had conceived with Ruby! He said it himself!Her hand that was gripping her phone relaxed a
Ben was a little confused. "Since you had already told her that Ruby is dead, why is she still angry with you?"Elliot said, "Because I didn't say that Ivy is dead."Maybe, if he had told her that Ivy had passed away, she would not be as mad.At that thought, he remembered what Mike had told him. Mike had said that Ruby's and Ivy's existence humiliated Avery. She would always feel aggrieved. Only if Ruby and Ivy died, would the humiliation stop.Mike thought that way. Would Avery feel that way, too?This was also one of the reasons why he insisted on heading to Ylore even if he knew that Avery was angry.Ruby deserved to die, but Ivy was innocent. How could children be responsible for the sins of their parents?If he and Avery disagree on this issue, he would listen to his inner heart.It was six in the evening, and the sun was shining through the windows of Elizabeth Hospital. It was summer, and the days were longer.Wesley arrived at the lab. He looked at Avery sitting on th
At that moment, Avery could not see. She found it hard to walk. The feeling of going from being a normal person to a disabled one made her break down."Did you tell him that you can't see?" Wesley looked at her and was heartbroken. "Did you not tell him? If you told him already, he wouldn't have just abandoned you. He would surely take care of you. Just like how he took care of Shea and stayed by her side until she recovered.""I did tell him." Avery lowered her head. Her voice sounded nasally. "He went to Ylore. He said that Ruby has died. Their daughter is missing. He went to look for their daughter.""Maybe he thinks your sickness can be cured, but if he doesn't go and look for Ivy now, Ivy might die." Wesley put himself in Elliot's shoes and said, "I'll take you for an eye checkup first! Your matters with Elliot can wait until he returns from Ylore.""Wesley, don't you think he's crossed the line?" Avery's heart was cold. "I told him that I can't see, but he only said sorry.
In her current state, Avery did not want to go home.If the children were to find out that she had lost her sight, they would be extremely upset."Avery, don't be afraid. I'll find the best doctor to treat your eyes!" Mike sat down next to her and gripped her hand hard. "If we can't do it in Aryadelle, then we'll go abroad and get you treated."Avery said to Wesley, "Wesley, don't mind me. Go look after your child! I'll be fine.""Mike is not an outsider." How could Wesley possibly believe that she was fine? Wesley had explained the situation to Mike by then: "Elliot has gone to Ylore. He said that Ruby has died and that Ivy has gone missing. He knows that Avery has lost her sight, but he still insisted on going to Ylore. Mike, look after Avery. I'll go contact an eye specialist."Mike's expression darkened.Avery had already lost her sight. How dare Elliot abandon her and head to Ylore to look for his illegitimate daughter?! What a dirtbag! How absurd! After Wesley left, Mike
Elliot's face was ashen, his thin lips moved, but he did not make a sound. "I have sent someone to inform the relatives of the servants of the Gould family that their remains have been taken away by their next of kin," Nick said. "The scene was not cleaned up. You can go in and have a look!" Elliot suddenly thought of a person. "What about Paul?" Nick sighed. "Paul is Gary's adopted son. He killed a lot of people for Gary... and offended a lot of people. Including his old enemy who started this." Elliot understood. Nick meant that Paul was also killed. "Edward and Ted have come back, but they are not here to take revenge for Gary. They are trying to get their hands on Gould's family property," Nick said. "I told them you were coming, so they didn't dare step over the line. No matter where Ivy is now, the Gould family's property belongs to this child." As long as Ivy's body was not found, they would still consider her to be alive. "No one wants the Gould family's proper
Although Nick said it for his sake, Elliot still did not want to believe that Ivy was dead. How could someone with a conscience bear to attack a newborn child? Furthermore, almost everyone knew that Ivy was his daughter. He must find out the mastermind behind this! In the afternoon, Ruby's body was sent away. Nick sent someone to clean and disinfect the Gould mansion. Elliot had decided to stay the night there. In the evening, Edward and Ted came over. The four brothers sat in the living room and talked about what had happened. "Didn't we suspect The Eagle? The Eagle video called me in the afternoon and said he didn't do it." Ted turned on the phone and pulled up a picture. "The Eagle said that for the past two years his investments have been failing. He looks fine, but he is in a lot of debt. He said he didn't have much money to hire an international killer. These are his assets." Nick and Edward looked at the picture, and finally, the mobile phone was given
It was his responsibility as a father to protect his children. In Aryadelle, night passed and morning came, Avery woke up and opened her eyes. Her mind was chaotic, and she could not remember what had happened for a moment. She only remembered the pain.She was stunned when she realized that she could see everything in the ward. She saw everything in the ward! She stretched out her hand and shook it in front of her eyes. It was true! She could see! She immediately lifted the blanket and quickly got out of bed. Next to her, Mike woke up immediately after hearing the movement. He woke up at six o'clock this morning. After waking up, he played with his mobile phone for a while and fell asleep on the table next to her hospital bed. So as soon as she moved, he woke up. "Avery, why did you get out of bed?" Seeing her getting out of bed, Mike immediately reached out to support her. "Mike! I can see things now! I can see!" Avery's cheeks flushed with excitement. "I thought
Three years later…Ivy and Robert stood at the airport in Aryadelle, anxiously waiting."It's been three years! Your boyfriend is finally here to see you!" Robert exclaimed before shifting the conversation. "He's not here to break up with you, is he? After all, you haven't seen each other in three years. A lot can change."Ivy sighed, "Robert, can you not jinx it? Although we haven't met in three years, we talk on the phone and video call every day!"Robert quipped, "Digital romance.""Anyway, he promised me that he's going to settle down in Aryadelle this time, and we won't be apart again," Ivy said. Robert smirked. "He's got a strong sense of pride. When he meets Dad later, they might not hit it off, and he'll buy a ticket to leave tonight!"Feeling helpless, Ivy was at a loss for words. Just then, a familiar voice called out, "Ivy!"Ivy immediately looked over to the source of the voice and saw Lucas stepping out of the exit, dragging his suitcase behind him. A smile sp
Mr. Woods did not expect Hayden to be so direct, and he found himself momentarily caught off guard. He had come to ask Hayden for money, but he had not thought about exactly how much he wanted. After all, Hayden's family was extremely wealthy, and he did not want to ask for too little and feel shortchanged, nor did he want to risk asking for too much and having Hayden refuse. It was a tough decision. After a brief internal struggle, Mr. Woods turned to Hayden and said, "I know your family is one of the wealthiest in Aryadelle, so why don't you name the price? I trust you won't mistreat my son and our family." Hayden furrowed his brows slightly. Shelly, noticing his hesitation, quickly chimed in, "Uncle, why don't you make an offer? We're not very familiar with this process. If you insist on us naming a price, we might need to consult my father-in-law." "Elliot Foster, you mean?" Mr. Woods asked. Shelly nodded. "Yes. My father-in-law isn't as easygoing as my husband. After a
"All right. Let's find a place nearby to sit and talk." Mr. Woods breathed a sigh of relief. "Good! Our house is actually nearby. Would you like to visit? Ivy has been with us for many years, and our staff has a close relationship with her." Hayden glanced at Shelly and asked, "Should we go?" "Sure!" Shelly said. Mr. Woods immediately invited Hayden and Shelly into his car and drove them to the Woods' mansion. Upon arriving, Mr. Woods instructed the servants to serve tea and refreshments. He pointed to the butler and said to Hayden, "This is our butler. He hired Ivy's grandmother." Hayden nodded. Mr. Woods then introduced Hayden: "This is Irene's older brother, the renowned businessman Mr. Hayden Tate." "Hello, Mr. Tate. Irene was a wonderful young lady," the butler said. "We all liked her very much. When we heard of her passing, we were truly saddened. Fortunately, she didn't actually pass away! Ivy is a very sensible and resilient girl, one of the strongest I've eve
Ivy's eyes were red as she said, "Hayden, Lucas' mother has passed away, so I won't be able to spend time with you for a few days." "It's okay. Given what has happened, we're not in the mood for fun either. After we attend his mother's funeral, Shelly and I will return," Hayden said. Ivy nodded. "How are funerals handled here?" Hayden asked. Given Lucas' relationship with Ivy, his younger sister, he felt a sense of duty to help Lucas with the funeral arrangements. "It's similar to how it's done back at home. Wealthy people can have elaborate funerals, and those with less money can opt for simpler ceremonies. Those who can't afford much at all can forgo the ceremony and opt for a simple burial," Ivy said. "What if someone wants a more elaborate funeral?" "Hayden, do you want to help with his mother's funeral? He doesn't have any close relatives here, so there's no need for an elaborate ceremony," she explained. "I see. Go and talk to him about it. I'll help with whatever I
Lucas hung up, tears welling in his eyes. Ivy stood by his side and asked, "What's wrong, Lucas?" "My mom has passed away. You should keep your brother company! I need to head back to the hospital." "I will come along! Aunty seemed fine just now, so why did she suddenly pass away?" The two hurried toward the car, completely forgetting about Hayden and Shelly. Hayden and Shelly watched as they left awkwardly, and Shelly said, "Honey, let's go to the hospital. I think Lucas' mother has passed away." "Sure." The two caught a taxi and hurried after Lucas. Meanwhile, in the hospital, Lucas arrived to first encounter the doctor and then his father. Mr. Woods tried ingratiating himself with his son, saying, "Lucas, I came to the hospital to see your mother, but when I arrived, she had already passed away. What a shame!" "Are you sure she had already passed away before you came? I was here earlier today, and when I saw her, she was still alive!" Lucas said. Mr. Woods reto
Mr. Woods sneered, "What do you mean? Are you looking down on me? Although the Woods family has fallen on hard times, we're still a prominent family in Taronia! Lucas may be foolish, but are you any wiser? If it weren't for me backing Lucas, would the Fosters even look at him?" "Shut up! The Foster family isn't narrow-minded like you! Ivy's family doesn't dislike Lucas, so don't go causing trouble! They don't want to see you at all!" Lucas' mother retorted. Mr. Woods scoffed. "Is that so? Do you really think they don't look down on him? Why wouldn't they? Are they planning to make Lucas marry into their family instead of the other way round?" "It's none of your business! You never cared about Lucas, and now that he's independent, he doesn't need you anymore! You wouldn't have come to me repeatedly if Ivy wasn't Elliot Foster's daughter and if she wasn't interested in Lucas. Do you really think I have no idea what you are plotting?" Mr. Woods countered, "What nonsense are you ta
Ivy did not hesitate, immediately shaking her head. "I'm not leaving. Don't worry about me; just focus on yourself." "Staying here is just a waste of time." "I've been studying and interning so hard for so long. What's wrong with taking a break now?" Ivy argued. Before long, Hayden and Shelly had finished their shopping, and Ivy and Lucas immediately joined them to go to the hospital. Lucas' mother had no idea that Ivy's brother and sister-in-law were coming to visit her, so she appeared a bit uncomfortable when they arrived. She tried to sit up, but her body failed her. Ivy raised the head of the hospital bed. "Aunty, my big brother and sister-in-law came over to Taronia for a visit. They wanted to see Lucas and you." "Oh, this is really embarrassing. It's a blessing for my son to know Ivy..." Lucas' mother muttered sheepishly. Shelly reassured, "Aunty, don't say that. Lucas is outstanding. Otherwise, Ivy wouldn't have fallen for him." Lucas' mother continued, "I've
Throughout the meal, Ivy found it hard to enjoy her food. Lucas and Hayden discussed everything that mattered, and the conversation went smoother than anyone had anticipated. Hayden was not upset, nor was Lucas. It was a better scenario than what Ivy had hoped for, but she still felt depressed. "Lucas, my husband and I would like to pay your mother a visit. Would that be okay?" Shelly asked after finishing her food. "Sure," Lucas said. "Don't we need to ask your mom first?" Ivy asked. "It's fine. We can just head over right away and introduce them once we arrive." Lucas' mother grew weaker every day and had stopped using her phone altogether, so it was her nurse, whom Lucas had hired, who reported his mother's condition to him daily. "You restarted your business and have to take care of your mother simultaneously; you're really strong. Most people would crumble under the pressure," Shelly commented. "Ivy had a tougher life before. She didn't crumble, so I won't eith
After what Ivy said, Lucas added, "I want to focus on my career for now. Marriage is secondary until I become more successful." Hayden sneered. "Running a business isn't as simple as it seems. What if you fail or never achieve anything out of the ordinary?" "If that happens, I won't drag Ivy down," Lucas said. "At least you know your place." Ivy felt as though her cheeks were on fire. "Hayden, even if Lucas fails, I won't give up on him. I won't let him go just because of his financial state." Shelly grabbed Hayden's hand again, signaling to him to control his temper; he could be rude to others, but he could not be so demanding with Ivy. Ivy sensed that she was slightly out of line, and her tone eased. "Hayden, we shouldn’t judge people based on their wealth. Our family is rich enough, and there really aren't that many people out there who can compare to our financial state, so why does it matter how wealthy my partner is?" "Ivy is right. Love matters most. Even if we man