Victoria's entire body was covered in tubes in the ICU ward. Her face was pale and her limbs were bruised.She had not come out of the critical stage yet."Victoria!" Wendy cried as she rushed toward the bed. She didn't even know where to place her hands.Wendy sobbed, "What happened to you? Wake up soon, please wake up soon, okay?"I'll listen to you. I'll be frugal and not tip any random person anymore."I … I won't read fiction and play games anymore. I'll work hard to earn money and give all my money to you!"Mr. Harper and Ethan have been looking for you. They were so depressed thinking that you're dead. Especially Mr. Harper—"He's just like the male protagonist in fiction. He couldn't accept the news that you're gone at all. His condition is terrible, he's suffering so much."Mr. Harper is blaming himself a lot. I won't forgive him if anything really happened to you, and he wouldn't forgive himself as well. He would never be happy anymore."Right now, he's depressed to
In an estate located at a tripoint somewhere around Yrinas, Victoria was walking up the slopes of the lawn. Her fair skin was reddening and beaded with sweat.Victoria looked at Wendy, who was worried, but she did not pause her steps.She said, "Do I still need to rest? I've been left rotting on the bed for a good half year. I'd go crazy if I were to lie down again."My body functions have deteriorated since I've been down for so long. I need to restore my previous physical fitness as soon as possible so that I can go find Benjamin soon."There's also that Jackalyn. I'd be dead meat if I were to meet her again next time without recovering completely."Until now, Victoria could still feel the piercing pain throughout her entire body whenever she thought of the time she fell off the plane into the sea.She couldn't just let it be since she'd suffered greatly.Wendy frowned when she heard Victoria mentioning Benjamin.Victoria realized something was wrong. She stopped to wipe off
Lena was with Waldo and the others in the front yard. They had already killed all who came through. Only a few were left alive.There were dead bodies everywhere on the ground.The coppery smell of blood was thick in the air.The greens on the ground were all dyed red.Waldo and a few others were currently interrogating those who were injured but captured alive."Ms. Frost," Victoria called as she walked toward Lena.Her voice had caught the attention of the captured men. They looked up and were utterly stunned when they saw Victoria.Someone had even blurted out, "Mrs. Harper."Even though the voice wasn't loud, Waldo and the others could still hear it."Mrs. Harper? Who are you guys? Who sent you?" Waldo immediately questioned.They were looking at Victoria in disbelief. They pursed their lips and shook their heads.It was like they couldn't believe what they saw."We found this on him!"One of Victoria's juniors had pointed at a man who was barely alive on the ground ne
Lena lowered her gaze.Victoria's arm was placed on the edge of the bench. Her thumb was unconsciously rubbing on it forcefully.It was as if she was venting.She looked distracted. It was unsure what she had been thinking but it made her mood down.Lena held onto her hand.She had wanted to comfort Victoria at first. But her words unknowingly changed as soon as they left her lips."Has Wendy told you about Benjamin Harper's matter? How much have you suffered for him already? You've almost lost your life in the process."Even though you regained your consciousness now, you're still so young. What if you developed some disease that couldn't be treated completely?"You've shown him such a big act of kindness, but instead he forgot about you as soon as he could. He's even hooked up with the woman that wanted to kill you."What is there for you to linger on with such a man like that?"The more Lena spoke, the angrier she got. The way she felt unfair for Victoria was exactly like
Victoria stood by the window after she returned to her room.It was already evening. The clouds were colored like blazing embers by the horizon.Her mind kept replaying the incident that had happened with the White family earlier. It was beyond her control to stop it.The sadness and helplessness that she had been suppressing broke out from within her at this moment.Victoria leaned against the wall with her right hand pressing onto her left arm.Her face was pale with her brows furrowed. She looked like she was in pain.Her injury was throbbing painfully, as if the bullet was still lodged within her.Slowly, Victoria could no longer remain standing and she slumped onto the ground.She curled herself up but it wasn't enough to take away the cold and pain from within her.It has been a week since Victoria regained consciousness.Her joints would hurt whenever there was a change in the weather.It was like she had fallen from a high place into the sea, and the waves were angri
Victoria took out two bags of glucose from the drawer. She drank them as if she were drinking water with a frown.After a while, she finally regained some strength.Victoria supported herself and stood up.She rinsed her mouth repeatedly when she was in the shower.Victoria liked to have sweet things when she was feeling irritated. But she did not like a "drink" like glucose that was sweet with a bitter aftertaste.It was especially so when Victoria had just finished two packets in one go.She did regain her strength, but she felt nauseous and wanted to vomit. But she couldn't afford to be picky with food with her current body condition.After the shower, Victoria tidied up her room.She then asked Wendy to send her her phone and some food.Victoria took the phone and then used Wendy's WhatsApp to request a video call with Ethan.The call was connected immediately.Victoria sat on the bed and positioned the phone so that the camera was pointed at her face.Ethan's eyes slow
More than half a month later, they were headed to the Azure Estate in Youngville.Victoria was still in the car, but she could see Louis standing by the iron gates from afar.He was basked in the afternoon sunlight as he stood tall in a dark blue suit.It gave him a mature look.He looked as if he was smiling, but there was an icy air about him that kept everyone at bay.Louis had slimmed down a lot.It wasn't until he saw the car with the targeted license plate appearing that his smile turned warm. He then ran over to the car as fast as he could.The car stopped at the intersection where Louis was at.Victoria got out of the car.Louis looked at Victoria's face with tears in his eyes. He did not cry, but instead laughed out loud in excitement.Victoria opened her arms and said, "Will it feel more real to you if I give you a hug?"Louis hurriedly walked toward Victoria and enveloped her in his arms.He hugged her tightly, as if he was making sure of her existence.It made
Victoria nodded. Her face paled even more under the sunlight.Benjamin used to be someone who was uninterested in other women and only had eyes on her.But now he was attending another woman's birthday party as if it were only right for him to do so.Louis frowned and said, "I'd actually prefer if you wouldn't get involved with Benjamin Harper any longer, Vivi."Back then, it was all because of him that you … I just want you to be safe and sound now."But you like him. You should be able to have whatever you like. I'll get him for you no matter what it takes!"Victoria hummed a reply before saying, "I thought so, too. Even if he had forgotten about me, our marriage certificate is still valid."He's mine as long as we don't divorce each other. Unless I decide that I no longer want him, I will get him back even if I have to steal him away."Let's not talk about me anymore. How are things between you and Megan?""It's fine," Louis said calmly.There wasn't an ounce of happiness