From Roses to Ashes의 모든 챕터: 챕터 11 - 챕터 20

Daisy and Caleb returned to the apartment and closed the door behind them.Leaning against the door, Daisy let out a long sigh."Thank you, Caleb," she said. "Thank goodness you were around."Caleb turned around to look at her. "Daisy, there's something I've wanted to tell you for a long time. I like you."Daisy froze."I've liked you for a long time now," Caleb continued. "Mia used to talk about you a lot. Every time she did, she sounded worried about you. Back then, I already started wondering what kind of person you were. Then I met you at the hospital. You were covered in wounds and lying in that hospital bed without saying a word. That was when I realized I wanted to protect you."Daisy lowered her head and stayed silent."Don't feel pressured," Caleb said. "I just wanted you to know. You can keep living your life the way you always have. Nothing has to change between us."Daisy fell silent for a long while.Over the past few months, Caleb had driven her to and from class

On the night of the medical center's opening gala, Caleb arrived at the estate's east wing early.He carried a gift box in his hand. It was tied neatly with a dark blue satin ribbon.When Daisy opened it, she found an emerald-green evening gown inside.After changing into it, she walked out of the room. Caleb was standing by the window, checking his phone. When he heard her footsteps, he looked up and paused for a moment."Well?" Daisy asked.Caleb looked at her, took her hand, and kissed the back of it softly. "You look beautiful."Daisy smiled.By the time they arrived, the ballroom was already crowded.Members of powerful families, business elites, and political figures gathered in small groups while exchanging pleasantries.Caleb walked ahead while Daisy held onto his arm. They looked calm and composed.Someone in the crowd recognized her, and whispers quickly echoed through the room."Isn't that the Anderson family's new medical consultant?""Doesn't she look like the

Daisy looked at the hand Dario had placed protectively in front of Julia and suddenly laughed."Fine," she said.She then raised her hand and slapped Julia across the face.The loud slap echoed through the cafe, and the entire place fell silent.Dario instinctively reached out to stop her, but he was too late.Daisy never looked at him. She turned around and walked away.Dario stood where he was."Dario," Julia called out from behind him in a trembling voice."What exactly happened?" he turned around and asked her.Julia shook her head tearfully. "I just asked if she was Daisy, and she got angry. I didn't mean anything else."Dario stayed silent for a long while before helping Julia up from the chair. The two of them left the cafe.When Daisy returned to Anderson Manor, Caleb was waiting for her in the living room.The moment he saw her come in, he set down the documents in his hand and stood up. "How did it go?""Nothing special." Daisy dropped her purse on the sofa. "She

A few days later, Daisy was discharged from the hospital.Caleb brought her back to the manor and helped her sit down on the sofa."We found out who did it. It was Sophia."Daisy froze for a moment. "Sophia? Julia's best friend?""Yeah.""Why would she hit me with her car?" Daisy asked.Caleb was silent for a moment, "Probably because of me. She pursued me before, but I rejected her."Daisy slowly clenched her fists. After a while, she finally spoke. "So this is revenge over unrequited love?""Most likely." Caleb looked at her. "Once they bring her in, I'll take you with me."Daisy nodded.She looked out the window and stared at the gray sky outside.Two days later, Caleb's phone rang.After listening for a few moments, he looked at Daisy. "They caught her. Do you want to go?"Daisy stood up immediately. "Yes."Sophia had been brought into a room. Her hair was disheveled, and her clothes were covered in dust. She was pinned down in a chair.When she saw Caleb walk in, he

The atmosphere inside Verdant Manor was heavy.Several doctors stood in the hallway. They were all invited from major families in the country. Every one of them had a grim expression on their face.When Daisy and Caleb walked in, whispers immediately echoed through the crowd.Enzo lay on the bed. His complexion was a waxy yellow.Dario stood beside the bed while Julia sat in the corner.The doctors before Daisy had each taken turns examining Enzo, but none of them could find the cause.When it was finally Daisy's turn, she had barely crouched down before Enzo suddenly began convulsing violently."Enzo!" Julia screamed and ran forward before shoving Daisy away. "What did you do?"Dario's expression changed instantly as well. He stared at Daisy and asked in a deep voice, "What did you do?""I didn't even touch him." Daisy stood up."He was perfectly fine earlier!" Julia held Enzo tightly as tears streamed down her face. "The moment you came over, this happened. Did you do this