All Chapters of Mr. Frost’s Reluctant Prisoner Bride: Chapter 181 - Chapter 190

He finally returned to Frosts’ after working overtime until deep into the night. The moment his front foot crossed the threshold, his collar was seized, and a punch slammed into his face.Cliff stumbled backward, nearly falling, only to be yanked back up by his collar. "Where is Vanessa?"The attack was utterly sudden.Cliff wiped a trickle of blood from his lip, staring at Julian in bewildered confusion. "Julian, why are you attacking me without cause?""Without cause?" Julian had never lost his composure like this. He'd suspected Cliff's schemes before, but hadn't settled the score. This time, however, he had truly poked the dragon. "That last time at Perlman, it was you who kidnapped Vanessa. Did you honestly believe I wouldn't find out?""Julian, I genuinely have no idea what you're babbling about."The commotion wasn't loud, contained within the courtyard. No one else could hear them.Cliff shoved Julian away, heading for t

Oblivious to the outside world, she had stirred once midway, ingesting something she couldn't identify.Falling back into a deep sleep, when she was roused awake, a cold phone screen was pressed against her ear. A voice beside her urged, "It's Julian. If you have anything to say, tell him."She couldn't discern whose voice it was.Vanessa didn't want to say anything to Julian, but his voice lingered in her ears, forcefully pulling her back to reality."Vanessa?" It was Julian's voice, anxious, frantic. "How are you? Are you alright?"Vanessa stayed silent, turning her head away. She could feel something leaving her body, but Julian on the phone was still pleading, utterly unaware of why things had turned out this way."Vanessa, I've already told Great-Grandpa. I'll divorce Stacey and marry you," Julian choked up slightly. Only at this moment did he realize how empty he felt inside. "After the baby is born, we can live a good life, okay?"

Every time he went in to see Vanessa, he’d smoke a cigarette, quelling the grief and remorse in his heart. These emotions pressed down on him for a long time, sometimes intensifying when he saw Vanessa. Once the smell of smoke dissipated, Julian went upstairs and opened the door. A faint sconce light glowed by the bed. Vanessa wasn't asleep; her frail figure lay under the covers, a small, low curve. Her long hair spread across the pristine white pillow.Julian walked closer and sat down beside her.“Asleep?”He’d come countless times, yet Vanessa never said a word to him, never even looked at him.Julian was used to this cold treatment. He leaned down and lay on his side beside Vanessa, his chin and nose sinking into her soft hair. “It’s like I’m raising a doll this way. She won’t talk, won’t make a sound. And when I’m here, she won’t even eat.”He hugged Vanessa tighter. She was too thin; her waist felt like nothing but bone.Julian affectionately rubbed her earlobe. “What will it ta

Nearly two years of recovery had brought Vanessa's body close to full health. Dublin's temperate weather, neither too cold nor too hot, was perfect for healing. Distanced from the turmoil and painful past, her broken heart was the first to mend, followed by the physical ailments and scars. Harvey had contacted the best hospitals and doctors, arranging treatment and rehabilitation for Vanessa. Unfortunately, her right hand could no longer pick up a bowstring, but basic daily life was no longer an issue.Whenever he had free time, Harvey would bring Lily to visit her.With her injuries healed, there was no need to remain in the hospital. Vanessa was discharged and found a job as a translator. Her life gradually steered towards a positive direction. Without the interference of those people, Vanessa's complexion had significantly improved. The smiles she occasionally offered were genuine, coming from the heart.With her first paycheck, Vanessa set aside a portion to treat Harvey to a meal

After having a meal at the Voss family's home and dropping a few hints about Vanessa, Perry finally left.Just that small bit of information about Vanessa was enough to stir up old memories for Evelyn, and Adrian couldn't stay put either. He went out again, found the club he used to frequent, drank, and became somewhat disoriented.Everyone had changed over the years – him, Julian.Julian was in the process of divorcing. For the past few years, he had buried himself in work, never even mentioning Vanessa's name. If Perry hadn't returned, he probably wouldn't have known Vanessa's whereabouts in this lifetime.Adrian was utterly drunk, staggered out of the elevator, disoriented and unsteady on his feet, colliding into a woman's arms.—The divorce proceedings had reached their final stages.Julian wasn't one to mistreat Stacey. After all, this woman had played along with his charade for three years, and deserved a hefty 'actor's fee