Calista didn't go with either of them. Instead, she left on her own because Yara had called her to accompany her brother's school in the afternoon.Looking at the two of them walking away, Lucian's gloomy mood improved considerably. He even thought about how he would try to set Timothy and Yara up in the future when he and Calista got back together. Yara suddenly sneezed as she was driving. While waiting at a red light, she grabbed the coat lying next to her and put it on. Lucian helped Kyros get into the car and instructed the driver, "Go home."As the car exited the underground parking lot, there was a sharp turn at a corner. Even though the driver was driving very slowly, Kyros was still thrown against Lucian due to the turn. Kyros quietly reached out, trying to retrieve the bug he planted in Lucian's pocket. It was the smallest bug he had ever acquired and had required a great deal of effort to obtain. He wasn't a professional, so his body froze under pressure. However,
Calista couldn't help but exclaim, "You're well-prepared.""That brat thought he could avoid me by not answering my calls. Today, I'll make him pay," Yara said as she touched her behind. "I got hit by my dad in vain. I regret not letting him study management. My crush probably has kids by now. Just thinking about it hurts my heart. I won't marry anyone but him in this lifetime." Calista added, "Not only that, he's divorced now. You still have a chance. If only you paid a little more attention to entertainment news, I'd believe that you wouldn't marry anyone but him."Yara was lost for words. She had texted Jamie before she came. Yara had messaged Jamie before coming. At the moment, Jamie was hiding behind a tree near the school gate. The security guards would usually apprehend students who were sneaking around, so he had hoped they would stall his sister. He didn't have high hopes, but he was smart enough to call for reinforcements. However, it seemed like the reinforcement w
Lucian was here to explain to her why he had stayed with the Lancaster family using Jordan's identity. But looking at Calista's expression, it seemed like she was eagerly anticipating him to undress. He glanced through the window at the deep night outside. They were both alone in the privacy of her home. Lucian bit his lip shyly and asked, "I read online that it should be fine after four months, but I haven't asked a doctor. Have you?"The corridor was not the place for such discussions. Calista was facing away from him, busy opening the door. His ambiguous words left her confused. "What should be fine?"It wasn't that she was naive, but she genuinely hadn't expected that Lucian would even think of that when she hadn't even acknowledged his identity.For anyone else, the current focus would be on how to make their spouse believe them. Lucian followed her into the room and casually closed the door. "Weren't you thinking ... "He paused mid-sentence. Calista looked at his he
Calista knew what he meant by those words. The scars she had glimpsed when she lifted his shirt the last time were truly shocking. She lowered her head. Lucian's shirt was buttoned up to the top so she couldn't see the scars hidden beneath. However, she could still vividly remember them.She began to choke up as if someone had a hand on her neck, making her uncomfortable. She hastily pushed Lucian away."I'm going to take a shower." "Callie ... "Calista broke free before he could realize it. When he tried to pull her back again, it was already too late. The bedroom door slammed shut, and he could hear her knocking on the door. Lucian stood at the door, very anxious, but still gently knocked."Callie, it's fine if you don't want to look. Please open the door first."He was met with complete silence.He didn't know if Calista was still behind the door, but this apartment was small, and there was no soundproofing, so he was quite sure she could hear what he was saying. "Don
The next day, Calista woke up in bed. She turned over, hugging the soft blanket, and stared absentmindedly at the overcast sky outside. Today was cloudy, and the leaves on the branches had already started turning yellow, rustling in the wind. The essential oil worked; she had a great night's sleep and woke up feeling refreshed, without any of the drowsiness from before.Calista suddenly sat up in bed. Last night, Lucian had held her hand, and she had fallen asleep on top of him. But how did she end up back in bed? She tried to recall but couldn't remember. She hadn't woken up at night. She looked down and pulled the blanket aside. Last night, Calista had changed out of her pajamas before going out because she was uncertain if Lucian had left.But now, she was wearing a nightgown, the most revealing purple silk V-neck from her wardrobe. She didn't need to think to know that Lucian had changed her clothes. She gritted her teeth in frustration. That scoundrel. After freshening
When Cade saw Lucian, he was sitting on a bench outside the hospital, looking up with half-closed eyes. The surroundings were bustling with people coming and going. Cade walked over with a furrowed brow and sat in the adjacent seat, impatiently asking, "Why did you choose to meet here, of all places, in a hospital?" Lucian remained seated, his voice weak and breathless, "I have a fever."Cade shifted uncomfortably in his seat and retorted, "If you have a fever, you should see a doctor. Why are you just sitting here in the lobby? Do you expect the fever to go away on its own?" Lucian replied, "You should go and make an appointment at the obstetrics and gynecology department."Cade was taken aback and almost choked on his own words. He exclaimed in frustration, "I'm not pregnant! Why would I make an appointment at the obstetrics and gynecology department? And by the way, have you ever seen a grown man make an appointment there?"Lucian explained, "I read online that when a wom
Lucian smelled the strong scent of medicine and the stagnant, musty air from a lack of ventilation over the years as soon as he stepped into a villa’s basement on the city outskirts. Hushed conversations were coming from inside. Lucian calmly walked deeper into the basement, and the voices became clearer the further he went. "Max, don't move; your wounds have torn open." "Once I get out of here, I'll finish that kid off. Damn it, how dare that pretty boy scheme against me.""Max, you should forget about getting out for now. Focus on healing your injuries." He couldn't bring himself to tell Max that all of his properties had been seized, supposedly due to a tip-off involving drug trafficking, and the police were searching for him everywhere.Upon seeing Lucian enter, the person inside hurriedly stood up and moved to the side. "Mr. Lancaster." Lucian nodded in acknowledgment. Max sat up on the bed, leaning against the headboard, clutching his wounds and gritting his teeth
The orphanage had few children and a small staff, and in the somewhat distant garden, weeds had grown unchecked, some reaching half a person's height. They were drawn there by the eerie barking of a dog, but it was only a short bark.Selena had been chased by Henry's dog before, so she was afraid of dogs, but the bark was so pitiful that it was clear the dog was in danger. After a few seconds of internal struggle, she decided to take a look. Afraid that making too much noise would scare the dog away, they trod very lightly, making no sound at all. And then they were met by a scene that shocked them. It was a small puppy, about a month old, but it had been tortured to the point of being covered in blood and beyond death.The dog's head was wrapped in layer upon layer of plastic wrap, and its mouth had been torn open, which was why they had heard that pitiful scream, but after a short squid, and then it died.The person crouching next to the dog, covered in blood, looked like he