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
Selena suddenly heard a noise outside. It was already midnight, and since the room was in the basement, she could not see what was happening outside. She called out to Koven, but he was sleeping too deeply and would not wake up no matter how hard she tried. Unable to sleep despite the quiet outside, Selena put an eye mask over Koven's eyes and turned on the lights. Her chest still hurt a bit where the surgery had been done.She carefully got out of bed, looking around at the room's design. She had heard that Mark had designed the place himself—how impressive! The room was shaped like a circle and had an elegant atmosphere. The walls were covered in paintings, though Selena could not understand them.Mark was a genius! The paintings depicted several fairies playing musical instruments and singing in a palace while handmaidens frolicked around. Selena leaned in for a closer look, and the figures seemed almost lifelike. One of them even appeared to be looking at her, smiling and greet
Selena felt a sharp pain in her chest, which caused her to collapse to the ground. She tried to ease the agony. When she looked up, she saw Mark walking toward her. Selena called out, and suddenly, she was sitting up in bed, drenched in sweat. Koven was still asleep, but when he saw Selena awake, he quickly asked if something had happened. Selena was still in shock, her chest aching. The Mark in her dream was terrifying, and Koven seemed so strange. The more Selena thought about it, the more confused she became. She sensed that there was something unusual about this place.“I had a dream, and it left me feeling uneasy,” Selena told Koven, still shaken by the nightmare.“Alright, don’t think too much about it. Tell me, what did you dream about?” Koven held Selena, trying to calm her down. He noticed she was covered in sweat and felt a deep concern for her.“The dream was strange. You were ignoring me, and there were those paintings on the walls, and Mark—everything was so eerie a
That day, Selena's wounds had almost fully healed, and after resting at Mark's house for so long, she felt much more energized.Koven planned to take Selena back since they had already stayed for several days."Mark, thank you for taking care of us these past few days and for helping me and Selena so much. I really don't know how to properly thank you," Koven said as he secretly slipped a check for five million into Mark's pocket.He knew that Mark was not interested in money right now, so if he gave it to him openly, Mark would just return it. It was better to give it secretly.Mark smiled at the two of them, feeling something indescribable inside. "It's no problem. I don't have many friends. The fact that you both stayed with me for so many days really touched me. You're welcome to come and visit anytime."Mark did not have many friends, and in the face of friendship, he felt quite insignificant.Koven knew that Mark still had not moved on from that woman and that he was using
Koven could not help but laugh as he listened to Selena's story. It turned out Selena had this side to her too!…Meanwhile, Matthew and Lucy were busy bathing their children. Lucy was bathing their daughter, Lila, while Matthew was bathing their son, Johnny. The scene was incredibly amusing. Children were naturally soft and delicate, and they looked even more adorable in the water. Both kids were laughing heartily, finding the water extremely fun! Seeing them, Lucy could not help but laugh. Since Matthew was still a bit inexperienced, the couple was learning how to bathe the children while instructing each other.Maria approached them with two towels in hand. "Madam, sir, it's time to get out now. Any more time in the water and it'll be too much!"Maria knew how much the two kids loved playing in the water, but staying in too long was not good for their health, so it was time to dry them off quickly.Lucy tried to lift Lila onto her knees, but as soon as Lila left the water, sh
Lucy gazed at her children, her eyes filled with maternal love. It seemed as though she had suddenly grown up a lot, transforming from a girl into a woman. A girl was innocent and carefree, often acting on impulse; a woman was mature, composed, and deeply responsible. This was the difference between the two, and it was a process every mother had to go through. It was not that everyone had to become mature and steady, transforming like a butterfly. However, when the need arose, you had to hold yourself together and shoulder the responsibilities you had to bear.Lucy was a romantic and carefree girl, but she was willing to mature a little for the sake of love and her children, which deeply moved Matthew. When he first met her, she was still so free-spirited and adorable. Now, as his wife, her demeanor had improved a lot.The children slowly got out of the water. Johnny, their son, was coaxed out with a toy, while their daughter, Lila, was lured out with a bite of food.Maria, a wo
Selena went to another hospital, but again, the doctors found nothing. Disappointed, she left. On the streets, there were office workers everywhere, along with the playful chatter of elementary school students and the focused expressions of college and high school students. They all had different goals but shared a common one—to be happy and to have a better future. Right now, however, Selena did not know what was wrong with her. She just felt uncomfortable.As Selena walked down the road, she seemed distracted. Suddenly, she was pulled into a secluded corner by someone—it was Linus. He looked a bit anxious. "What's going on? Did you remove the listening device? Daniel is looking for you, and he can't find you!"Selena felt uneasy. She was not feeling well, and now that old fox, Daniel, was looking for her at this time."Does he want something?" Selena asked.She actually knew what it was about. She had not completed the task he had assigned her last time, so now, the deadline