"Albert …" All her strength gave out in an instant when she saw her family.Rebecca was a little embarrassed for not being able to control her own emotions.When Albert saw Rebecca's figure on the screen that somehow lagged a little, he was finally relieved."There, there," Albert said while sounding gentler than when he talked to Beardo just now.Rebecca's tears rolled down even more when she heard his voice.She wanted to smile but when she tried, she found it too difficult right now.She could only grab some tissues to wipe away her tears. Eventually, when she felt embarrassed, she started laughing.She even felt a bit crazy because she was laughing and crying.Albert did not rush her, and he patiently updated her on the situation back at home. Albert mentioned that their parents were still unaware of her disappearance.Sam found out by asking why none of the siblings had sent any messages in the group all day, especially her. His sharp instincts eventually led to the revel
"If I wasn't sure, then I wouldn't be on this ferry now." Susan chuckled.Rebecca nodded understandingly and refrained from making further judgments. She had handed over the choice to Susan, and it wasn't her place to pass judgment after the decision had been made.However, perhaps due to her experiences with life and death, Rebecca couldn't help but offer a reminder. "If possible, it's better to think more about what lies ahead in life. There's no need to be so pessimistic and plan for the worst in everything. I'll say something that might be a bit presumptuous. "Although your mother has passed away, and your brother is overseas … It may sound like you're alone in this world, but from a different perspective, their departure might be a kind of relief for you."It might have sounded cold, but as an observer, Rebecca felt that Susan had been dedicating herself to them for all these years.She had never lived for herself.She was forced to avoid social interactions, reject kindn
"Hm, let me freshen up for now. Let's not talk about this anymore. We are young, yet we sound like old women here." Rebecca pulled herself back to reality and mischievously grinned at Susan before heading to the bathroom.Susan was stunned by Rebecca's smile.After a moment, she lowered her gaze and looked at her palm, which was illuminated by the sunlight outside the window. Then, she smiled.Well, this was life.…When Rebecca walked out of the bathroom, she felt fresh and relaxed, as if all her exhaustion had vanished."Susan, do you wanna take a shower too?" She was drying her hair with a towel. Perhaps because the ferry was chasing the sunset, the sky outside hadn't completely darkened yet. However, the sun was no longer visible. It was dusk, and the waves were tinged with orange hues. Susan shook her head. "I'll do that before I sleep. I just put on makeup, so I don't wanna ruin it."Only now did Rebecca notice that Susan had put on a full face of pretty makeup while
Susan chuckled and said, "Fine, I have stereotypes."After laughing, she sighed. "Maybe the wealthy people I've encountered aren't truly rich, but just a bit well-off, so they arrogantly look down on ordinary people like me. Families like yours probably hire different tutors for you to receive a different education, so you're more humble, and it does not feel like there's a big distance between you and us ordinary folks."Rebecca shook her head. "What do you mean? I'm ordinary too! Unless you mean I have some superpowers? As for those arrogant people, well, I think it depends. You can't label everyone based on the few you have faced. "The people I know also include those with poor manners, and in the families I'm familiar with, perhaps everyone is in conflict. They want to strangle each other. It's just that I'm lucky to be born into a loving family, which keeps me from being troubled by annoying things. I can be the good person you described."She even sounded a little proud when
What a plan indeed.Caleb snorted and ignored him.Nate also just glanced at him and continued to keep in contact with those abroad.Daniel paused for a moment since he just replied to an email.After hearing David's words, he didn't want to say anything. But after a moment of thinking, he couldn't help but say, "If you are doing this for Becca's good, I would remind you not to easily get in touch with her. Don't let those on the ferry know that you are involved, or else, what we have done until now would be in vain."David raised a brow. "What do you mean?"Daniel looked up from the screen. "I meant what I said."Then, both of them remained silent.A moment later, David sneered as he rose from his chair. "So, you're suggesting that Becca's disappearance is because of me?"Daniel didn't look at him. He simply continued his work. "I didn't say that, but if that's how you interpret it, suit yourself. However, you're right in a way; tracing it back, you are a significant factor i
David's eyes narrowed to slits upon hearing that. Ferociousness radiated from him. "Daniel, are you assuming I wouldn't dare to harm you now?"He could ignore what Daniel had previously said. It didn't matter if Daniel insulted or humiliated him. After all, Daniel had hit the nail on the head. Indeed, David had grown weary of his experiences in the Winston family. He also felt highly repulsed by the wretched and ruthless family.Of course, he acknowledged he had used the family's powerful social status to wreak havoc in public back then. Still, David wasn't trying to destroy the Winston family for those reasons. He merely did it because he wanted to. David didn't mind others criticizing or making assumptions when analyzing his actions. Likewise, people could try to rationalize his every move if they wanted. Regardless of what they thought, his reason was simple. He only did all those things because they seemed fun.He didn't need reasonable explanations—like someone crossing h
The doctor's joy soon turned into fear, probably because David's presence seemed gloomier today. It was different from the usual version of David that he knew.He stepped back while making way for David to enter the ward. "Mr. Winston Senior is waiting inside for you. He probably wants to speak with you. Also, the patient is slightly emotional now, so please keep that in mind. Avoid saying things that'll make him more emotional."David gave the doctor a sideways glare, unlike his usual unbothered look. Now, his gaze seemed a tad sterner. He didn't say anything as he entered the room. Only the loud thud of the door swinging open rang out.That jolted the doctor. He felt that this Mr. Winston looked similar to one from his memory, yet their personalities were miles apart. As he thought about the past encounters with Mr. Winston, he didn't recall seeing him behave like this.This version of Mr. Winston seemed like an entirely different person from the previous one the doctor had met
David immediately left the ward after he finished speaking. As for the loud shatters behind him, he pretended not to hear them, no matter how loud they got.Back in the ward, Darren nearly suffocated from the anger he was feeling. He had smashed everything he could grab. Darren even yanked the IV drip the doctor had hung up earlier and caused the bag's fluids to spill on the already messy ground.Alas, nothing he did worked.Before, others would still try to care for him whenever he threw a fit. They'd speedily clean the floors too, too. This time, nothing happened.David had confiscated his communication devices. Plus, his usual bodyguards that guarded his ward had gotten kicked out. He was like a prisoner. He was trapped in this cage that belonged to only him for the rest of his days.He would spend his last moments in life in this ward.Of course, Darren still hadn't regretted his actions. All he felt was pure rage. It was an anger caused by betrayal and helplessness. He loath