On the other side of the world, a man slept on a hard bed, frowning and muttering unintelligible words.His fair triangular face was full of sweat.He woke up with a start and panted heavily.Tossing his blanket aside, he slowly walked, feeling the surroundings with his hands.After slow pacing, he reached the bed on the other side of the room.He caressed the round face of a woman who closed her big eyes just as he touched her.He caressed her sharp nose and plump lips.“I am so sorry. I could not protect you. When I close my eyes, I see you asking me where our baby is.” The man whispered.The woman was listening intently and could barely hear him. “Sometimes I feel lucky that I lost my eyes, for I do not have to see the questions and the accusations in your eyes. I love you.”He held her hand and placed his head on the side of the bed. He sat on the floor and fell asleep.The woman blinked her eyes and showed a satisfied smile.She had taken him to several doctors, and they had all

Four months ago!Everyone had gone to the lake house to scatter Rosaline and William’s ashes in the lake.Jack and Albert had broken the somber atmosphere and ushered everyone to the basement. They had made everyone leave their gadgets and all their jewelry and made them wear clothes they had prepared in advance.Tessa felt uneasy, seeing Albert and Jack acting weird and secretive.Anthony urged everyone to sit comfortably and maybe take support.“Uncle, what’s going on?” Tristen asked.He had his suspicions, but he did not dwell on them to stop himself from being disappointed.Anthony merely hushed him and told everyone to be quiet.Jack went to the gym room and escorted a very alive and pregnant Rosaline.The room fell silent.They could even hear a pin drop.Rosaline looked at Tessa, who had frozen in place, and uttered, “Tess!”Tessa ran towards her, but Jack stopped her, saying, “Careful, she is pregnant.”Tessa shook her head, “How is this possible?”Rosaline embraced her, clut

Isabella asked, “The body found in the car?”Anthony answered, “It was a dummy made in Lina’s image. The DNA test is correct. The dummy had Lina’s blood smeared on it, the raw material also had Lina’s blood and other fluids mixed on it, and had Lina’s hair, fingernails, etc.”Aria asked, “It was still quite dangerous for both of them.”Anthony shrugged, “Liam grew up in the military. He is well trained and qualified to be a soldier. He can jump out of a speeding vehicle without a scratch on him.”He added when everyone seemed unconvinced.“Besides, it was a calculated risk. People are after his life - intelligent people with enormous patience and willpower to run such a long con. People who understand him and the people around him inside out.”“The choice was between taking the risk and neutralizing the threat at the root. Or living with a target on the back.”“They could not live their entire life worrying when and where he, his wife, his child, and the people around him will be harm

Anthony finally looked at Elisa, George, Danial, and Isabella, who had been quiet.Elisa was holding her daughter’s hand and had tears in her eyes.Anthony solemnly said, “You four are the trickiest.”George answered with a grievance in his voice, “Don’t worry about us. We know there is nothing we can do apart from urging the authorities.”Rosaline proposed, “Mom, act depressed after you go home. Eat just enough to get proper nutrition and lose weight.”“After a few weeks, Tess will convince you to go to T city in my Villa. Go there, just you and Dad. Don’t take anyone else.”“Dad, you guys will have to take the semester off. I know Mom was planning anyway to take care of the baby.”Elisa nodded at her, “Okay.”Isabella said, “We will continue with the investigation. There will be a board meeting in a few days. We will probably get some clue if the mastermind is after Scott Group.”Danial added, “Yeah. I have already notarized my will, transferring all my shares to Liam and Ash. With

Anthony nodded in approval. Tristen had good senses despite the frivolous attitude.Tristen exclaimed, “Uncle, I did great, right?”Anthony frowned without saying anything.Rosaline mocked him right away.“He was just about thinking you did great when you opened your mouth and ruined it.”Tristen asked through gritted teeth, “How did you even know?”Rosaline shot him down. “Did you forget William has facial paralysis?”Tristen mumbled, “He does not have facial paralysis when he is with you.”Rosaline clicked her tongue, “No use being jealous.”Everyone finally laughed at that.They were all relieved that the kids were alright. They would manage despite the bleak road ahead, as long as they were okay.Rosaline knew why Tristen had cracked everyone up and smiled at him gratefully.He winked at her, and she shook her head.Isabella noticed this small interaction and smiled. She recalled Tessa mentioning their weird equation.After scattering the ashes, they all left.Some took weeks, som