Linus sat in his room, staring at the orchid on the table. It was growing strong, without considering its environment or the type of person nurturing it.Unlike its owner, however, the orchid had its own plan. It was growing steadily as intended. Yet Linus, who had grown up here, was bound by the dictates of Daniel.The more Linus thought about it, the more irritated he became. He decided to stop thinking altogether and try to get some proper sleep. He had not slept a wink last night, and now, his mind was foggy.He recalled the scene from yesterday—everyone was having such a good time, while he, the useless one, had been forgotten, never to be remembered.The more Linus thought about it, the more awake he became, making it impossible to sleep.There was a knock at the door. Linus guessed it was probably Gwen again. What a nuisance.He did not want to answer, hoping the person outside would think he was not there.However, the knocking continued, even growing faster."Who is it
Gwen looked at Linus without saying a word. She walked up to him to see what was going on, but as soon as Linus raised his head, the two of them looked like a perfect couple in the mirror.Linus was also stunned for a moment. Could he really be this handsome?Also, Gwen, who was next to him, was just too cute! No, no, how could he be thinking these things?Linus silently repeated to himself, but he could not stop thinking about it.Gwen noticed his blushing face and decided to tease him further. She leaned closer to his ear and whispered, "What's wrong? Why is your face so red?"Then, she gave a mischievous smile and glanced at the mirror, only to see Linus become even more flustered. She laughed and walked out.Linus' heart was pounding wildly. He did not know what to do. He just knew he did not want to face Gwen.No, could it be that he was starting to like her?Linus kept denying his own thoughts over and over again, finding them absurd.Just as he stepped out, he saw Gwen
Lucy looked at Johnny, whose chubby face was tender, with long and dense eyelashes framing his beautiful big eyes. His slightly arched eyebrows resembled Matthew's, and his chubby, pink little mouth was still twitching.Lila looked more like Lucy, especially in her eyes. It was as if she was cut from the same mold.Lucy gently kissed both of the little ones on their foreheads, making her younger son giggle with delight.After being kissed, her daughter looked somewhat doubtful, which made Lucy smile wryly.Matthew came out of the bathroom and saw Lucy up early preparing for the day with the kids, feeling a sense of contentment.“Lucy,” he said, hugging her from behind. He closed his eyes with a sense of reliance, enjoying the tranquility beside her and carefully holding her hand.Lucy was held immobile by Matthew's embrace, but she felt very happy. What was there to complain about when he could be with his loving wife and children? “You have a meeting today. You need to get rea
Koven approached Selena's bedside, gently pulling back the covers. Seeing her peacefully asleep, he could not bring himself to wake her, so he dressed quietly and went to wash up. As Koven shaved, he looked at his handsome face in the mirror and fell silent for a moment.Today, he planned to take Selena to see a friend of his who would remove the monitoring device implanted in her heart. If the surgery was successful, Selena would finally be able to leave Spades openly and be with him.However, his friend generally did not treat people. Although his medical skills were exceptional, he spent most of his time wandering the mountains and avoiding worldly affairs.Mark Solero was someone he had known since childhood. They had always been very close. However, in elementary school, Mark was taken abroad by his mother and only returned after graduating from college. Throughout the years, they kept in touch through letters and phone calls, and their relationship grew stronger over time. T
After being warned by the woman’s husband, Mark still continued to pursue her. He thought about her day and night, constantly fantasizing about being with her. He said that it was worth it because the woman was very kind-hearted.Their encounter had actually happened because she was one of Mark’s patients. Even though she was ill, her husband rarely visited her, and when he did, his attitude was often harsh. The woman would tell Mark her stories every day to pass the time. Mark had never met such an intelligent and romantic woman before. He grew increasingly fond of spending time with her and loved listening to her stories. At that time, he did not know she was a chairwoman; he simply liked her for who she was. He cherished every second they spent together, and he would admire her beauty from every angle.However, two months later, the woman was about to be discharged, leaving Mark feeling very disappointed. He only wanted to spend every day with her, talking and chatting. However,
Selena looked at the house, feeling a bit uneasy. The house was made of bamboo and wooden planks. It was plastered with cement and shaped like a sunflower. It seemed like a piece of art, but it was difficult to appreciate. Just looking at it gave her a headache. Anyone unfamiliar with the place might think the owner of the house was an eccentric person!As they slowly approached, they were suddenly startled by a ferocious dog barking at them. The dog was huge, much larger than an ordinary dog. However, it only barked without any intention of biting. Even if it wanted to bite, it would not stand a chance against both Selena and Koven.The dog continued barking, but when it saw that Koven and Selena were not paying it any attention, it stopped and went back to eating its food. When they looked closer, they realized it was eating a live chicken. The chicken had not been properly prepared. Its feathers were splattered with blood all over, and the meat was left in a messy state, unatten
After the introductions, it was time to address the real purpose of their visit—Selena’s situation. At this point, they communicated through messages on their phones as Daniel was still listening in on their movements, making it too risky to speak openly. Once they finalized their plan, they decided to proceed, with Koven assisting on the side. The entire operation would only require two people.All three donned their sterilized gowns. Selena felt a wave of anxiety. She was genuinely terrified that something could go wrong. The tracker was not something that could typically be removed, and any mistake could trigger an explosion, killing all three of them instantly. Koven was sweating profusely, knowing that the woman he loved could be in grave danger in the next few hours. He could not bear the thought of losing Selena, and if she was going to die, he would rather die with her. It was unfortunate that his friend would be caught up in this, but there was no other option. He could
Selena groggily woke up, only to find herself in a clean, tidy room filled with artistic touches. She could hardly believe it. “Where am I?” she asked incredulously, feeling utterly drained. She felt a sharp pain in her chest after the surgery. “Silly, the surgery was successful. The tracker has been removed, and this is the room Mark prepared specifically for you to recover,” Koven reassured her. Selena wanted to say more, but Koven stopped her. “You need to rest and not talk. Here, drink this soup I made for you. It’s to help restore your energy and heal your wounds.”Seeing Selena so pale and weak, Koven felt like a knife was twisting in his heart. Selena slowly drank the soup that Koven carefully fed her, wincing in pain with every movement.At that moment, Mark entered the room, carrying a few pills in his hands.“These are your medicine. Take them, and don’t forget to drink the soup. Let me know immediately if you feel uncomfortable,” Mark said, handing the medicine over