15 If the first worry was finding Evelyn, the second was… “Knock knock.” Menu The office door was knocked. The assistant, having received permission, entered. “Mr. Wolfe, Miss Monroe…she’s here again, insisting on seeing you.” Since the fallout between the Wolfe and Monroe families, after Charlotte’s miscarriage and her mother’s illness, their status had plummeted. … Read more
14 A scream ripped through the ward, followed by the sound of shattering objects. Sebastian wheeled himself inside, finding the room in chaos. The nutritional supplements Eleanor had carefully chosen for Charlotte were scattered on the floor, shards of glass like countless sharp ice crystals, reflecting a cold, harsh light. The shattered glass had sliced … Read more
13 Charlotte’s mother’s triumphant voice followed. “Of course. You’ve seen what your mother can pull off.” “Even though she’s gone, you can still use those methods on Sebastian.” Sebastian, hearing this outside, felt a sharp jolt. “But don’t overdo it. After all, they’re your children. A little fever, a bit of crying for the older … Read more
12 The standoff continued when Charlotte suddenly bent over, clutching her stomach, crying out in pain. “Ah, it hurts!” The next moment, her grip loosened, and Sierra almost fell to the ground! “Charlotte!” Eleanor’s expression changed as she saw blood slowly staining Charlotte’s white dress. “Quick, quick, get someone!” Amidst the chaos, the Wolfe family … Read more
Menu 11 Menu On the pristine white paper, Evelyn’s elegant handwriting, like her presence before Sebastian, calmly explained her departure. “Sebastian, by the time you read this, I will have left. I don’t know where I’m going, but you won’t find me. The reason for my leaving is simple: I’m tired of waiting. At first, … Read more
10 The room remained as Sebastian had left it. Evelyn’s favorite books lay oper open on the bed, but their owner was gone! “Evie?” Menu “Evie!” Sebastian’s breath hitched; his trembling voice echoed in the Spun around and rushed no familiar voice answered. empty room, but His hand, gripping the doorframe, fell. He up the … Read more
9 The voice, piercing through the dust of time, struck Sebastian unexpectedly. It was from long ago, when Charles and Eleanor had first pressured Sebastian to leave Evelyn and marry Charlotte. Though Sebastian tried his best to conceal it, Evelyn had caught wind of it. That day, she stood before Sebastian, not crying, yet the … Read more
8 <8 The day of the Wolfe–Monroe wedding, the elite of Northgate were gathered. In the bustling banquet hall, the hall shimmered under the lights, filled with chatter, clinking glasses, and the scent of expensive wine. Despite being a sham wedding, the Wolfe Family had made it incredibly extravagant. Many uninformed guests considered it a … Read more
7 Evelyn’s mind went blank. “What do you mean?” “Mom and Dad checked. Someone tampered with that wall,” Sebastian said, his eyes sharp. “If not you, who would go to such lengths to harm Charlotte?” Evelyn felt a chill run down her spine, her fingers trembling uncontrollably. “I’ll say it again, it wasn’t me. This … Read more
6 Menu After three days of burning fever, she finally recovered. And Evelyn was released. That day, it happened to be Sierra Wolfe’s Symbolic Object Crawl. The banquet hall was resplendent, filled with guests. Charles and Eleanor beamed at their granddaughter, surrounded by mountains of expensive gifts. “Sebastian, this is for Charlotte,” Eleanor smiled, handing … Read more