Due to his surroundings and the completely unequal fighting conditions, no matter how hard Austin tried to suppress it, he couldn't calm his emotions."Calm down… You have to calm down…"In his heart, Austin kept telling himself that. He even wounded his tongue with his teeth.He had done the same thing last time, but now, it had no effect at all.Because of the cracked bone in his left arm and the wound on his chest, he couldn't regain his calm.Hellspawn stood where he was, letting out that odd and ear-piercing chuckle of his.He wasn't in a hurry to strike.When demons were going to kill someone, they would force the person to the brink of insanity before dealing the final blow."Mr. Aldus, aren't you going to stop the fight?"Wolf was no fool. Before this, he had wondered where Hellspawn's weapon was, but now, the wound on Austin's chest had already proved Aldus' words.Austin was fighting with his bare hands, but Hellspawn was armed.In the metal cage, this battle was s
There were the deafening shouts, the blinding lights, and the threat of death.But at that moment, Austin was calmer than he had ever been before.He stood where he was, unmoving as he stared at Hellspawn opposite him.He wasn't a pampered brat. He had experienced much more than normal people of his age had.He was a fleeting moment away from death.He wished he were dead, but he had to wait for ages.Fear of death was a common instinct, but after experiencing true hell, anyone would have the courage to face death."Impossible. How can this be? He shouldn't be in this condition…"Hellspawn was deeply troubled. He was used to forcing his opponents into a corner before dealing the last blow. It satisfied his sense of superiority as the winner.But now, Austin's reaction was completely out of his expectations.With a flick of his right hand, the cold dagger sprung out of his ring once again."Die!"As he growled through gritted teeth, Hellspawn dashed right toward Austin.He
Austin smiled self-mockingly."Have you seen a four-year-old braving the winds and the snow, when everyone was gathering for Christmas, to knock on doors to beg for money to help save his mother?"In the end, as the people mocked him and called him a 'mutt,' they gave him a little money, and he finally managed to save his mother."Have you seen a mother with graying hair in her 30s, enduring intense mistreatment, mockery, and beatings for decades just to raise her child?"Austin slowly turned around. His eyes were already red.He smiled as he looked at the stunned Aldus. "I've seen one… for more than 20 years!"Aldus hesitated, and he wanted to say something.But then, Austin rubbed his face and calmed down. "I know that you crawled your way out of a pile of corpses, but you don't know the difference between death and wishing you were dead."You wanted me to walk out of hell, but you have no idea that I was trapped in a hell where I wished I were dead for more than 20 years."
While Dahlia was hospitalized, Austin never told her about him suddenly becoming rich overnight, or about the father he had never met.The man had abandoned his family for more than 20 years. Austin feared that if he mentioned this matter, it might be too much for his mother to handle.Still, he should come clean to his mother about this matter today.When Dahlia heard Cecily say that it was a surprise, she smiled and nodded. She didn't ask further.After packing up and completing the discharge procedures, the five of them got into two cars. Then, they headed to Heavensgate Residence together.Throughout the journey, with Cecily and Raquel keeping her company, Dahlia was in a great mood. They enjoyed their time together.Meanwhile, Austin was wondering how he should tell his mother about his recent experiences.When the cars drove up Heavensgate Hill, Dahlia's expression turned from joy to shock."Austin, is our new home on Heavensgate Hill?"Heavensgate Residence had the most
Cecily's gaze flickered as she gave Austin a disapproving glance. "You're such an idiot."Aldus and Raquel helped put the luggage away.Dahlia sat alone on the large couch in the living room, looking dazedly around her with tears in her eyes.When Dahlia saw Austin and Cecily walking over to her, she smiled gently. "Austin, there must be a balcony in this villa, right? I always see it on TV. Can you take me up there to have a look?""Madam Emerson, the wind is quite strong on the balcony. You—"Cecily was worried about Dahlia's health, but before she could finish speaking, she felt Austin secretly pinching her palm, stopping her."Alright, Mom."Smiling, Austin supported Dahlia as they headed toward the balcony on the top floor.He knew that his mother wasn't trying to see something. Instead, she wanted to ask something.On the spacious balcony, flowers were in full bloom as the wind breezed by, tinted with fragrance.Austin helped Dahlia onto the chair.Dahlia was all smile
Austin never expected that a mere complaint from him would cause his mother to get so angry.She had even slapped him!It had been a very long time since she slapped him…"Don't slander him. He's your dad and also my husband. He never did anything wrong back then!" Tears streamed from Dahlia's face. She was extremely furious right now."But he abandoned us and enjoyed glory and wealth on his own!"Austin was upset. "Doesn't he know how much you suffered all these years? You wore your body out to raise me, and that's how you have so many illnesses now."Doesn't he know that after I lost my father, I've been called a mutt from a young age?""Shut up! You shut up!" Dahlia said in a furious tone, her chest heaving violently. "Austin, you were still young back then, so there were many things you didn't understand."I didn't say anything when you blamed your dad back then, but now that you're grown up, understand this."Everything you and I have gone through throughout the years was
"He had no other choice. I knew that he was already the head of the family back then, but in that family, he didn't have any power!"Dahlia sobbed even louder now. It was as if all the emotions suppressed within her had exploded at that moment. "When he left back then, Mr. Lockwood was right there with him. I know Mr. Lockwood."Your dad sent Mr. Lockwood over to help you when you were in trouble, and that was already the best he could do. He does care about us. If not, how would he know that I was going to die?"Austin was stunned.It made sense.Ezra had appeared in front of him at Dahlia's most critical moments and saved her.If it was just a coincidence, wasn't it too coincidental?Or perhaps Ezra had chosen to suddenly appear when Austin was completely penniless. That would be too fantastical.But before Nancy took away the last 200 thousand dollars, Austin was in a similar rut. He was already out of options then.After a while, when Dahlia's sobs had receded, Austin fina
The group had a delightful meal, and laughter resounded throughout the villa.When it was late at night, Austin didn't go to sleep.Instead, he sat on the balcony alone as he enjoyed the night breeze."Do you have something on your mind, sir?"Aldus' voice rang out behind him.Austin gazed into the distance. From his position on the balcony, he could see the complete night view of the city at the foot of Heavensgate Hill.He didn't answer Aldus' question.Aldus walked up to him and then took a seat next to him."Do you have a cigarette?" Austin asked.Aldus nodded. Taking out a box of cigarettes, he handed a cigarette to Austin.Austin didn't smoke, but now, he wanted to give it a try.Taking the lighter from Aldus' hand, he lit the cigarette awkwardly. Then, he took a huge puff.In an instant, the burning smoke rushed into his lungs. Startled, he coughed violently a few times, and he was even tearing up.Glancing at the cigarette, Austin tossed it on the ground. Then, he