”That’s basically how my family situation is. By the way, do you want me to help you find your biological parents?" Matthew looked at Lucy worriedly. The issue was clearly bothering her because she usually never mentioned her family.Lucy was startled by Matthew’s sudden words. “Find my biological parents?”She got a little excited at that moment, but after thinking about it, she calmed herself down and refused. “I don’t think that’s a good idea.”“Why not? Isn’t it better to find your biological parents?” Matthew could not understand.She hung her head down low. “I do want to find them, but if they abandoned me, they’re probably not going to welcome me.” Lucy smiled bitterly.Matthew looked at her in distress and comforted her when he was reminded of her congenital heart disease. “Don’t think that. Lulu, you've had the disease since you were born, and the doctor would’ve noticed it for sure. "The fact that you survived means that you were taken good care of. How could they not
”I have to shower first.”Lucy practically flew into the bathroom.She stood in front of the mirror, patting her red face. Why did she have to say that she wanted to sleep in Matthew’s room?There was no turning back now. Those words had already come out of her mouth.Even if Matthew wanted to do it, Lucy could not stop him since they were legally married now.After mentally preparing herself, Lucy took off her clothes and filled up the bathtub. She eased into the soothing warmth and felt her nerves relax. All the fatigue seemed to have melted away from her body.Thinking back on all the recent events, Lucy fell into a trance. So much had happened.She could barely remember how she lived previously…Now, all she could think about was the time she spent with Matthew. It felt like her life had only truly begun once she encountered him.Lucy closed her eyes. Before she knew it, she fell asleep in the bathtub.Matthew sat outside the room with a notebook in his hand, dealing with
Matthew tried to buckle her bra clumsily for a long time, but he could not do it! In the end, Matthew gave up. Forget it, Lulu could do it herself tomorrow morning.Matthew just simply put the nightgown on Lucy.After that, he pulled the blanket over her and wrapped her up like a pupa. Then, he climbed into bed and held Lucy in his arms. It was not that he wanted to hold her over the blanket, but he was worried that if he held her directly, he would not be able to control himself.That was not the outcome Matthew wanted. Lucy had not wholeheartedly put her trust in him yet, so he did not want to force her.Early the next morning, Lucy woke up from the heat.She opened her eyes in a daze and caught sight of Matthew’s face.She was getting used to seeing his face every day.However, she was not used to being tightly wrapped up in a blanket. She looked down in silence, feeling a sense of despair.Did she pull the blanket over to her side last night? How was she supposed to get out
Unable to outsmart Matthew, Lucy angrily stuffed breakfast into her mouth until it was all gone.Just as she was about to swallow her last bite, she choked.She coughed loudly while holding onto the edge of the dining table.Matthew immediately came over to pat her back and hand her a glass of waterOnce she drank all of it, she felt much better.“Are you okay, wifey?” Matthew looked at her 'worriedly'.Lucy rolled her eyes at him. “It’s your fault for making me choke!”He nodded repeatedly. “Yes, yes. It’s all my fault.”The dining table seemed to have become the go-to place for teasing, with moments of joyous banter every day.The two bantered for a while before Matthew sat down to have breakfast. Halfway through breakfast, Lucy’s phone rang with a buzz.She warily looked at her phone and saw that it was Chelsea calling.She was relieved that it was not an unknown number again, so she answered it.“Hello, is this Lulu?”Chelsea’s energetic voice came from the other end.
Chelsea muttered something on the other end of the phone, but Lucy could not make out what she was saying nor did she want to know what she was saying.If she did not know what Chelsea was saying, she would not have to endure her best friend’s accusations.Without hesitation, she hung up the phone, afraid that Chelsea would nag at her again.Chelsea was furious when she heard the dial tone. It seems like that son of a bitch had a bad influence on Lucy. She did not even give her the chance to talk to her.When they met up, Chelsea was going to give Lucy an earful.Matthew, who was eating slowly, put down his cutlery when he saw Lucy hang up. “Are you done?”“I’m done.” Lucy nodded.“Who was it?” Matthew had a dangerous smile on his face.“Chelsea. She called to ask me to go shopping with her at Glory Mall. Is there a problem?” Lucy looked confused.Matthew held his forehead helplessly. She had been so busy with work recently that Matthew had been waiting for when she was free t
After looking for her for a long time, she was still nowhere to be seen. Lucy found it strange as Chelsea had always been a punctual person. Why was she not here yet?Speak of the devil, there she was. Lucy’s eyes lit up when she saw her. She was about to go up to her, but she suddenly stopped in her tracks.Chelsea was with a man who looked to be about 180cm tall. He was wearing a beige trench coat, and he gave off Golden Retriever energy.Lucy grew stiff. Uh-oh. Did Chelsea bring her boyfriend over to get revenge for her PDA with Matthew last time? Lucy was filled with instant regret. Why did she blindly agree to Chelsea’s request? If she had known, she would not have come shopping with her. Even if she could not escape, she would have brought Matthew along. She was put in an extremely awkward position right now.Lucy’s feet were rooted on the ground while Chelsea and the man stood affectionately together. Chelsea held a cup of coffee in her hand, and the man was adjusting her
Women were peculiar creatures. If they did not see their friends for three days, it felt like they had not seen them for three years. After Lucy and Chelsea were done gossiping about their boyfriends, they got closer again. Hand-in-hand, they went to get a facial together.On the way there, Lucy got a little curious. “Chelsea, tell me the truth. As someone who has been single since birth, how did you find yourself a boyfriend so soon? Don’t tell me you found him on the streets.”Chelsea rolled her eyes at her. “You’re the one who found your husband on the streets.”Lucy was embarrassed. She did indeed pick her husband up on the streets. She was just lucky enough to have picked up a diamond.“How did you meet your boyfriend, then?”Chelsea sighed. “We were college classmates. You don’t know him because you went abroad.“He has been pursuing me for a long time, but I never accepted him.”Lucy looked at Chelsea in shock. “No way. What were you thinking, turning down a man like him?
Once they entered the restaurant, Lucy took the menu and ordered, “A ribeye steak, please. And remove the peas and broccoli.”Lucy skillfully made a special request to remove all the things she did not want.Chelsea looked at her resignedly. She knew that Lucy would do this as soon as they came in.While Lucy went to the restroom after ordering, Chelsea called the waiter back and said, “Please choose a leaner cut and add all the vegetables the lady requested to be removed earlier.”It was the waiter’s first time encountering such demanding customers, but he maintained tip-top service and nodded. “Yes, Ma’am.”Chelsea looked around and saw that Lucy had not returned yet, so she told the waiter, “Can we switch to a more remote table? Somewhere away from others so that the lady won’t notice that her plate looks different. Otherwise, she’s going to kick up a fuss.”The waiter suppressed a smile when he realized that Chelsea was looking after the other customer, so he quickly led her
As Gabriella examined the luxurious clothes, bags, shoes, and pants, she could not help but feel that Lucy was completely unappreciative of such treasures. She failed to utilize them to enhance her appearance! They spent quite a while going through the various garments and accessories, yet there were still items they had not finished checking out.Lucy gave an awkward smile, acknowledging her own laziness. After a long search, Gabriella finally found a piece that caught her eye. As she checked the tag, she was surprised to find that the dress was designed by a renowned French designer. It featured a V-neck, with simple yet elegant sleeves that revealed a hint of Lucy's arms, while the skirt was a refined and tailored fit.Gabriella held up the dress against Lucy, murmuring to herself, “Hmm, this one’s nice! You should try it on!” Even though she spoke to Lucy in a tone reminiscent of an older sister, she still maintained her authority as a mother-in-law. It made her words both
Since the previous incident, Lucy had become increasingly attentive to her children. She watched over them at nearly every moment. She feared that Charlotte might seize any chance to harm the children, so she remained vigilant and meticulous, avoiding any lapses. In her eyes, Matthew Leon and the children represented her entire world, and she could not afford even the slightest mishap.One day, Gabriella Sharpe visited their home. She arrived as lively as ever, wearing impeccably applied makeup that included an expensive shade of lipstick. Her appearance radiated the elegance of a woman of high social standing, making her stand out among the people on the street.Lucy welcomed Gabriella warmly, treating her with utmost respect. It created an atmosphere of family harmony. Gabriella settled into a chair, savoring the fruit that Lucy offered her. She held Johnny closely, reluctant to part with him. She showered him with compliments and laughter."Mom, you seem to be in a great mood l
Matthew noticed Lucy’s absent-mindedness and asked gently, "Lulu, what’s on your mind?"“Oh, nothing… I just think what happened to Charlotte is so sudden,” Lucy replied.“Don’t worry about it. It has nothing to do with us. She was always trying to harm you. Her fate is something she brought upon herself.” Matthew patted her head comfortingly.However, Lucy found it suspicious. Although the news reported Charlotte’s assassination and that the monastery had burned down to ashes, it did not mention her body. That kind of crucial detail would not have been overlooked by the media.Matthew had also considered this possibility, but he had kept it to himself to avoid alarming Lucy. Charlotte had been sent to the monastery because of him and Lucy, and she had to harbor a deep hatred for them. If she managed to orchestrate her own escape, what if she was now seeking help from Spades to target Lucy? That would be dangerous.“Lulu, don’t worry. I won’t let anything happen to you or the ch
With nothing left to hold onto, Charlotte walked down the empty streets, her heart heavy with despair. She wore a black veil that covered her completely, revealing only her eyes. She even had on dark sunglasses. She dared not walk in the open or be seen, nor did she dare expose Juliana’s crimes to the world.She used to be a princess. Everything she had done, every privilege and indulgence, was backed by Arthur and Juliana’s love and permission. Now that her supporters had betrayed her, what right did she have to be reckless or demand anything? Surviving itself was a luxury. How could she even think of acting willfully?As she wandered in anguish, Charlotte found herself by the river. She remembered coming here with Arthur and Juliana when she was a child, laughing and walking along the bank. Now, each memory felt painfully ironic, and every kiss from Juliana seemed sickening. How could her world be so false? How could even the people she trusted most turn against her?Charlotte cou
Charlotte continued to hide within the castle, unwilling to leave and equally unwilling to let anyone know she was alive—unless they promised never to send her back to the monastery. However, she doubted that would happen, so she kept to the shadows. After all, the castle had plenty of food. It was far better than anything at the monastery.One night, Charlotte quietly slipped into Arthur and Juliana's bedroom. To her surprise, Arthur was not there, and only Juliana was present. 'Dad must be too upset to sleep,' Charlotte thought. She knew him well—whenever he was troubled, he would retreat to the study rather than go to bed.As she watched her beloved mother, a tiny bit of her resolve wavered. Juliana looked utterly exhausted, as if she had lost a lot of weight in just a few days. Charlotte had a sudden urge to go in and comfort her, but she knew that was impossible. Charlotte realized that seeing someone through a wall of separation was the most painful thing of all.Just as
The next morning, news of the assassination attempt on Charlotte was sensationalized across all media outlets. The internet was flooded with headlines about her close brush with death, sparking worldwide shock. No one could believe that Charlotte, notorious for her arrogance and harsh treatment of offenders, could have been targeted like this. Many who resented her strict, often cruel ways were both thrilled and stunned by the news. The royal family immediately tightened security at the monastery, dispatching a large police force to investigate what had happened. The monastery became a focal point of public intrigue.“What? That's impossible! How could there be no trace?” Juliana exclaimed in disbelief. Standing before her was the chief forensic investigator.“Yes, Your Majesty, there's no sign of Princess Charlotte’s remains,” the investigator confirmed firmly.“Fine, I understand. Leave me, and keep me informed if anything changes,” Juliana replied, pressing her fingers to her
As the footsteps came closer, Charlotte held her breath, not daring to make a sound. Suddenly, a shadowy figure appeared—it was clear they were targeting her. She watched as the figure approached the bed, moving so quietly it was as if they made no sound at all. What could they possibly be planning? Surely, the headmistress would not go this far?The figure drew closer to the bed, bundled up the pillows and blankets, and then doused something over them. Charlotte could smell it—it was gasoline! Was the headmistress planning to kill her to silence her? She froze, unable to move. The shadow struck a match and dropped it onto the bed. In an instant, flames surged up from the blankets.In the fire’s glow, Charlotte could make out that it was not the headmistress but a man. After setting the fire, he quickly slipped away without making a single sound. Charlotte crept out while stifling a cough, afraid he might hear and return. The flames grew quickly, engulfing the bed and spreading t
Over the past year or so, Charlotte had gradually come to understand that the world was not just about picturesque landscapes and lavish feasts. In the shadows, beyond her sight, lay a world full of schemes and deception. Despite her ongoing attempts to plot against Lucy Quinn, she had not noticed this aspect at all until she arrived at the monastery. Here, she realized how dark human nature could truly be.The women at the monastery constantly criticized and belittled her, while the headmistress was corrupt, using her position for personal vendettas. She was also driven by greed for wealth and status. All Charlotte wanted was to escape this dreadful place and return to her castle. She wanted to go back to her plush, comfortable bed. There, she led a life surrounded by maids tending to her every need.Thinking of this, she remembered Lucy and envisioned her seated in her rightful place, basking in the affection of Arthur and Juliana. She could see Lucy's haughty expression starin
In a moment of heat, Charlotte blurted everything out. Joan was dumbfounded! Was this really Charlotte? She usually did not talk this much, did she? It was not just Joan who was shocked; the headmistress across from Charlotte was equally taken aback. Charlotte was usually so obedient. How had her tongue turned so venomous today? The headmistress was left speechless as every word Charlotte said was so reasonable that no one could argue against it, and it even warranted some compliments! Although Charlotte was confronting the headmistress, each of her statements felt like a plea for justice.Charlotte was not done yet and continued, “Since you know I’m a princess, you should give me some consideration. Yet, in reality, I’m the one giving you all the consideration. Is that reasonable?” Charlotte’s arguments were layered and logical, her thoughts clear. It left the headmistress in a muddle while Joan looked on with envy! The headmistress glanced at Charlotte, feeling quite displease