Melvin and Zoey's wedding plans were underway, and Leah was thrilled to witness Melvin's increasing maturity with each passing day. Sometimes, she couldn't help but think that if Zoey could have a child or two, he wouldn't be lonely in his later years.The household buzzed with activity as preparations for Melvin's engagement unfolded.When Jade arrived, she was surprised by the elaborate decorations, making it feel more like a wedding than a simple engagement. It was clear that Leah had wholeheartedly embraced Zoey."Ms. Jade, you're here." Brianna saw Jade and hurried over, saying, "Madam was just talking about you, and here you are."Jade glanced around and asked, "Where's Grandma?""She's in the living room talking to Anna," Brianna said with a smile, seemingly oblivious to Jade's surprise."Anna… Does she come here often?" Jade asked casually."Yeah. She comes over to help whenever she has time. She's such a good child," Brianna replied.Jade frowned but maintained her com
The bottles of red wine in the cellar were treasures Leah seldom indulged in, only bringing them out for special guests. Serving Zoey with these bottles of wine indicated her significant place in Leah's heart.Zoey gracefully navigated through the cellar, surprised, as she remarked, "I never expected Madam Leah to have such a wine collection."Jade casually glanced at the bottles but kept her focus on Zoey. "Yes, Grandma loved red wine when she was young. She built a vineyard specifically to collect them. These are her collections over the years. Quite impressive, isn't it?""Ms. Severin, do you also enjoy red wine?" Zoey suddenly asked.Jade smiled. "I only drink occasionally.""Oh," Zoey replied softly, then lowered her gaze to the bottles.Suddenly, Jade asked, "Do you love my father?"Zoey didn't expect Jade to ask such a question out of the blue. She flushed with embarrassment as she ducked her head. "Why are you suddenly asking this?""Don't be nervous. I'm just asking ca
Everyone was startled by the sudden turn of events. The hot soup Zoey was holding was aimed directly at Leah. If it spilled, Leah would definitely get burned.Leah was also stunned, forgetting to move out of the way.Just then, Zoey made an unexpected move. She held the soup bowl firmly, tilting the bowl so the hot soup spilled on her instead.With Zoey's scream, the bowl fell to the floor, shattering into pieces. The hot soup smoked as it spilled over the floor."Aunt Zoey!" Anna exclaimed, rushing over to support Zoey. She shouted, "Quick, call an ambulance!"Leah didn't expect Zoey to get scalded to save her. She was shocked and distressed. "You silly child, why did you let the soup spill on yourself? How can I live with myself now?"Everyone was in a flurry.Jade quickly approached Zoey, grabbing her unburned hand and placing the burned one under running water. After some basic treatment, they sent her to the hospital.Leah wanted to go too, but Jade reassured her, "Grandma
Zoey fell to the side, while Anna strode forward. Zoey didn't care about her own injuries, limping along to catch up.Once the two were far enough away, Jade emerged from the corner. As she watched Zoey leave, she fell into deep thought. She hadn't guessed wrong—there was really something wrong with Zoey and Anna. What was Anna's purpose in getting close to Leah, though?To figure out Anna's intentions, Jade needed to find clues from Zoey."Master, help me look someone up." Jade sent Zoey's photo to Owen.Ten minutes later, Owen came back with information. "Zoey, 45 years old, high school education..."All the information was as ordinary as could be, without any flaws. But the more flawless it seemed, the more suspicious it became.Since Owen couldn't find out anything about her, Jade had to turn to Caelan for help. She called him several times in a row, but he didn't answer. This was highly unusual as Caelan always had his phone with him, even during meetings. Could something ha
Jade smiled outwardly, but inside, she was gripped by pain. It made sense why Caelan hadn't responded to her calls, and why Samuel seemed uneasy, attempting to deter her from going upstairs. It became apparent that this wasn't the right moment for Caelan.Jade felt a pang of foolishness. How could she have been so certain she was indispensable to him?Caelan hadn't anticipated Jade's arrival, especially not under these circumstances. The disappointment evident in Jade's eyes made him realize a fundamental problem—she didn't trust him."Ms. Severin, it's not what you think!" Samuel hurriedly stepped forward to explain, seeing that Caelan didn't say a word.Jade smiled coldly. "Is that so? What is it then?"With that, she turned and walked away. Jade's heartache paled in comparison to her concern over Caelan's demeanor. However, he remained silent, his gaze indifferent. It seemed she held little significance in Caelan's heart."It's entirely my fault. I failed to clarify things wit
Jade felt increasingly agitated as she struggled to push thoughts of Caelan from her mind. His face, with its tenderness, smiles, and indifference, seemed to haunt her every attempt at distraction.Despite her efforts to suppress these memories, they only seemed to grow stronger, pushing her closer to the edge of a breakdown.In a desperate bid to ease her troubled mind, Jade rose from her seat and reached for a bottle of red wine. She poured herself a glass, hastily consumed its fiery contents, and felt its warmth spread through her body, gradually soothing her restless nerves."Wine truly is a wonderful thing," Jade mused, swaying the glass in her hand as she gazed at its contents through blurry eyes, a faint chuckle escaping her lips.With each successive gulp, Jade felt the intoxicating effects of the alcohol taking hold. She sank into the soft cushions of the sofa, her heavy eyelids drooping as she stared blankly at the ceiling above.Memories of her past life flooded her min
Jade had mentioned she was afraid of the dark, yet she hadn't even turned on the lights on such a stormy night. She must have been utterly heartbroken."Jade, Jade." When Caelan entered, he was greeted by the strong smell of alcohol.He switched on the lights, instantly brightening the room. It was slightly messy inside, with Jade's phone on the table, a bottle of wine and a glass beside it. Even her bag was around, but she was nowhere to be found."Jade? Jade!" Caelan rushed upstairs, opening each door to search, even checking the bathrooms. Unfortunately, there was still no sign of Jade. As he looked at the empty house, a sudden unease crept into his heart. Had something happened to Jade?The heavy rain and thunder persisted through the night and relented only at dawn, leaving the sky draped in overcast, fostering a gloomy atmosphere.Upon awakening, Jade was engulfed in a bone-chilling coldness reminiscent of an ice cellar. Every limb throbbed with discomfort.Shaking her heav
"So you tied me up here just to complain about how miserable your married life is?" Jade retorted defiantly. "Well, you've got the wrong person. I have zero interest in your marriage. What I'm curious about is why you've abducted me here."Nina rolled her eyes at Jade and snorted. "I didn't abduct you here. It was Lloyd."Jade looked surprised. "He escaped?""Of course. Did you think I'd leave him locked up in that godforsaken place for the rest of his life?" Nina's eyes flashed with a hint of ruthlessness. "But I didn't expect that the first thing he did after escaping was to go to you. I thought he was going to kill you. I never imagined he'd bring you onto the ship."Jade, how did you manage to bewitch him? Even at a time like this, he insists on taking you with him."Lloyd's escape was a dire development for Jade. To make matters worse, he had taken her with him. With the vast sea surrounding them, there seemed to be no possible escape for her."Do you know how much I want to