In the hospital. After sending the twins home, Jason returned to the ward. He was shocked when he saw his boss's gaze. His boss had always maintained a noble and imposing demeanor. At the current moment, under the lamplight, his sculpted face looked sorrowful and haggard. Jason was about to speak when his boss turned his hawk-like gaze at him. "Find the perpetrator as fast as you can. He shall not be spared! Zander is already on the case. You should cooperate with him." His voice was resonant and hoarse. Every utterance oozed with frightening coldness. Jason nodded respectfully. "Yes, Boss. If this is an accident…" "It's not an accident!" Jason could hear the anger in Luke's raised voice. "My intuition tells me that it's not an accident! My wife and unborn child nearly died, and they are lying on this bed right now. How could it be an accident?" It was said that women's intuitions are very accurate; sometimes a man's intuition can be equally accurate too. Jason was su
After performing the examination, the hospital director spoke in amazement. "Mr. Crawford, Mrs. Crawford's legs are saved, though she'll need physiotherapy to fully recover. Of course, the baby in her womb is very tenacious too. Mrs. Crawford should avoid being emotionally agitated. Otherwise, it might cause another miscarriage…" Bianca was not used to the hospital director calling her "Mrs. Crawford." She was not married to Luke yet, and she had humiliated the Crawford family at the engagement ceremony. That made her feel awkward, but seeing that Luke did not say anything about it, she did not mind it. "Thank you, Director," Bianca said to the hospital director happily after knowing that her baby was saved. "You're thanking the wrong person, Mrs. Crawford. The doctor who saved you is Dr. Johann Park. I was only assisting him." The hospital director rubbed his nose sheepishly. After practicing medicine for so many years, his skills were still no match to a previously unknown
Mavis stayed in the hospital ward for some time. The indulgent way Luke treated Bianca suffocated Mavis! Eventually, she left the hospital ward, carrying her jealousy and hatred with her. After Mavis left, Sue, Tom, and Nina arrived one after another bearing presents. They greeted Luke, then asked Bianca how she felt. They felt somewhat awkward with their boss's overbearing demeanor present. Seeing that his presence caused unease in his employees, Luke excused himself, saying that he had to smoke. He would give some space for Bianca's colleagues. "How did you suddenly end up in a car crash? It's so serious, too." Nina asked while holding Bianca's hand. She was unhappy as she looked at Bianca's leg in a bulky cast. "It was an accident. I got hit when I was crossing a road. I'm fine now, don't worry." Bianca had trivialized the car crash that had almost claimed her life, so that her colleagues would not have to worry about her. Sue was pregnant with twins for six month
Leia felt disappointed when she saw that Allison could not open Luke's room door. She hid away the mockery in her eyes and put on an empathetic expression. "Looks like Luke is a cautious person, and he really doesn't like any strangers entering his private space. Moreover, I'm not his girlfriend yet, and I don't think I should intrude upon him. Otherwise, Luke would be angry if he finds out. I don't mind him being angry with me, but I'd feel guilty if he blames you." "You're right, Leia. When you become Luke's fiancée, he would bring you into his room even without me telling him. I'll eagerly wait for that day to come," Allison said with a smile. The more she interacted with Leia, the more she thought that the young woman was the ideal daughter-in-law. 'Look at her. She's not married to Luke yet, but she's always considerate of her future mother-in-law. 'It would be great if I have such an obedient daughter-in-law that sides with me.' Leia continued to ask, "Aunt Allison, h
A City in the evening was as bustling as usual. The luxury car drove on the road at a moderate speed. Luke would be sending Leia home personally. The man's side profile was impeccable. He waited at the traffic light without saying a word. As Leia looked out of the window at the crossroad traffic, her lips were curled upward in secret delight. It was only about an hour's drive from Crawford Manor to the Norman residence. Even so, she was happy to be with Luke even for one minute. Luke's hands were on the steering wheel as he waited patiently for the traffic light to turn green. He looked straight ahead. "I wonder what your grandmother likes, Ms. Norman. I didn't have much time to prepare her present, so I plan to give her a genuine Rousseau painting from my collection. I hope she will like it." Leia said gently, "My Grandma is the same as Grandpa; they both like to collect famous paintings. She'll definitely love your present. Thank you for attending Grandma's birthday party
Leia held her breath as she waited for Luke to give his reply. She was afraid that he might say no. He was her poison, and there was no cure. Luke did not expect Old Mrs. Norman to ask that direct question. A hint of contemplation appeared on his gentlemanly face. He skillfully deflected the question. "Old Mrs. Norman, Leia and I have only just started dating. Our personalities are very different, and it will take a while for us to adjust to each other. However, now that we've agreed to be together, I'll treat her the best I can. Marriage is a serious matter. Of course, I'll bring her to meet my family when the time is right. Old Mr. and Mrs. Norman nodded satisfactorily. Leia smiled modestly when she heard his answer. Her face was like a tulip in full bloom. The man had publicly acknowledged their relationship. It was like a dream. "Grandpa, Grandma, I'll bring Luke around." After getting their tacit approval, Leia's delicate arms went around Luke's arm. She lifted her
Queenie stared at Luke from head to toe. Her gaze was as sharp as radar, but she could not help but be impressed by the young man's outstanding character. Unlike the other males present at the party, Luke was dressed casually in a white shirt and black pants. Even so, that did not diminish his noble demeanor. The man's body seemed to emanate a cold air, telling everyone to stay away, but at the same time, his charm was irresistible. His overbearing demeanor was a stark contrast from his spotless appearance. No wonder women would be obsessed by his looks. However, that did not mean that he could deceive her daughter. At that moment, Leia was blinded by love. She thought that by gaining Luke's affection, she had gained the world. Queenie could not see a single trace of affection in Luke's eyes. "Mrs. Norman." After Luke got over the shock of how Queenie looked similar to Bianca, he walked over and greeted her. Leia was still hugging his arm, and he rested his hand in his
Old Master Rayne and Bianca chatted for a while more. He felt slightly more relieved when he was sure that his granddaughter was safe. Wanda looked at her niece lying calmly on the bed and was reminded of that episode at the engagement ceremony… She could not contain her curiosity anymore and asked the question, "Bianca, what happened between you and Luke at the engagement ceremony? Why did you refuse his proposal? I know that you've been a sensible person, and you wouldn't make such a rash decision unless you're in big trouble. Can you tell your aunt the reason?" Bianca was slightly at a loss when she heard the question. "I think I panicked a little at the event. I'm afraid that marriage is a one-way street, and after I'm married, I won't be myself anymore. I know many women who are capable and self-reliant, but after marriage, they're stuck in the kitchen taking care of their kids. I don't want to be like them and lose my personality and values…" Blanca lied. She did not wa