Chapter 788
After the initial surprise, Artemis gradually furrowed his brows. He didn''t look closely earlier, but he
realized presently that it was a mask.
Now that he took a closer look, he felt that it was hideous. Did she really intend to let him go out with
such a sleazy-looking face?
No way! It would damage his overbearing CEO image too much. He was worried that once he stepped
outside, people would chase him away with brooms. It was truly frustrating.
“Hey, Wifey, can we talk about this? How about changing to a slightly more normal-looking face?”
Bailey gave him a cold nce. There was a hint of danger shing in her eyes. “What''s the point of
looking so handsome? Do you intend to go out to cause trouble for other girls? I''m telling you, I
prepared this face especially for you. It''s neat and efficient, and I won''t have to worry about you
attracting any women when you''re out and about.”
The overbearing CEO cleared his throat and muttered, “I won''t be attracting any women outside, but
when you go out and take a walk, who knows how many men I''ll have to deal with because of your
beautiful face? Each one of them is difficult to handle. Your double standards are really unfair.”
Bailey stifled augh, snatched the mask from his hand, applied a bit of special ointment on it, and then
stuck it onto his handsome face. Looking at the sleazy face before her, she gently furrowed her brows.
It was indeed quite repulsive. Having to face such a face every day would surely affect her mood.
Seeing her frown, the overbearing CEO immediately guessed what was on her mind and quickly said,
“Does it look particrly unappealing? Wifey, let''s discuss it again and choose another one.”
Bailey nodded, reaching out and rummaging through the tray. Atst, a mask with a fairly normal
appearance was found, but it had a scar at the corner of the eye.
“Let''s go with this one. If you''re still unsatisfied, you don''t have to leave Tarragon. Just stay here and
hold down the fort.”
Artemis couldn''t help butugh. It seemed that his wife was determined not to let him appear normal in
front of others. “Let''s go with this one then.” A face with a scar was always better than a hideous one. It
looked quite charming.
Bailey couldn''t help it and burst outughing. After stuffing the mask into his palm, she reached out and
gently cradled his handsome face.
“It''s so unfair! You thought you married a wife, but it turns out that she''s an ancestor who needs to be
worshiped daily. Do you regret this?” she asked.
Artemis raised his eyebrows and said with a lightugh, “Not only will I worship you every day, but I will
also pamper you. I''ll pamper you to death.”
Bailey nced at him lightly, reached out to tear off the mask on his face, and said speechlessly, “Don''t
talk to me with that hideous face. It tarnishes the love between us.”
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Artemis didn''t say a word but began flirting with Bailey with his hands.
“This is a public ce. Zeke, Holden, and Cameron can barge in at any moment,” Bailey said
helplessly.
Artemis slightly raised his head, gave her a wicked nce, and said with a faint smile, “I didn''t n on
doing anything. Are you overthinking it?”
Before he could finish speaking, Bailey threw a punch at him and said, “Annoying.”
Artemis was captivated by her delicate voice. He stood up, picked her up, and strode out.
Bailey eximed in surprise and annoyance, “Didn''t you say that you had no such ns? What is this
all about?”
“I''ve changed my mind now. Let''s see if you can escape.”
Bailey was speechless. Damn it!
...
A bolt of lightning streaked across the sky, followed by the continuous rumble of thunder echoing
through the air. Inside the sickroom. Micah nced at the gloomy sky outside and said, “It''s about to
rain heavily. The weather is chilly now, and if we get caught in the rain, we might catch a cold.”
He continued, “Dawn''s eyes haven''t recovered yet, and if theye into contact with unclean water,
her condition could worsen. She has been kneeling for a whole day and night, so you should hurry and
bring her back.”
Shannon put down the thermos in her hand and then ced the ss of warm water she had just
poured on the bedside table. “Sip it with a straw, and don''t get up. If you dare to disobey me, I won''t
bother about you anymore.” Having said that, she walked out.
Micah watched her retreating figure, and a faint smile couldn''t help but form at the corner of his lips.
She was a woman with insincere words. Would she willingly stay and let him control her if she didn''t
care about him deep down?
Although she always had a stern expression, he was quite content.
After experiencing so much pain, he no longer expected her to show him a bright smile like an innocent
young girl would.
As long as she stayed by his side, even if she treated him coldly every day, he was more than willing to
endure it. After leaving the medical office, Shannon rode her electric scooter toward the Crocodile
Pond.
In her heart, she didn''t really dislike Dawn. She was just genuinely upset that the girl didn''t know how to
take care of herself.
Risking one''s life for a performance. In her eyes that was the epitome of foolishness. A beast had no
rationality to speak of.
Dawn was just lucky not to fall directly into the crocodile''s mouth. If she was unlucky, there could be a
crocodile nearby when she fell, and she wouldn''t even have a chance to save herself, as she would
have been bitten to death already.
Cycling through the training ground, Shannon finally arrived at the innermost crocodile pond. From a
distance, she vaguely saw a small figure kneeling on the ground. It had been a full day and night, yet
the girl''s back remained perfectly straight.
Her entire body exuded an unwavering determination. Such stubbornness would surely lead to trouble
one day. A rumble sounded.
As another sh of lightning illuminated the sky, the sound of raindrops echoed in the background.
Shannon stepped on the elerator, and the electric scooter charged straight to the edge of the pool.
Although she only had one arm, she could skillfully operate a tank, let alone a small electric motorcycle.
After parking the motorcycle, she took an umbre and walked over to the little girl.
“Have you realized your mistake?” The young girl slowly raised her head. One eye was covered with
gauze, making it difficult to discern the emotions hidden within her gaze. In her other eye, an unyielding
light sparkled brilliantly, shining like the brightest star in the night sky.
“I shouldn''t joke about my own life. I should cherish it.”
Shannon raised her eyebrows and asked, “Have you had an epiphany? I don''t think so. Tell me, who
gave you a hint?”
“Mrs. Luther.” The young girl answered truthfully, and after a pause, she tried to make up for it. “I''ve
realized it myself, too. If I don''t cherish my own life, how can I expect others to love me?”
The corner of Shannon''s lips curved into a light and shallow smile. “Get up. I''ll take you home.”
The little girl didn''t hesitate and struggled to stand up. Perhaps it was because she had been kneeling
for too long, but as soon as she moved, her legs immediately began to tremble, as if they could give
out at any moment. Shannon ced the umbre in the girl''s hand and then lifted her up with one arm.
“I don''t need it. You can use it yourself. Just make sure not to let the injured eyee into contact with
rain water, or else it might get inmed and fester.”
The little girl obediently listened and held the umbre over her head.
“Mother, I promise you. This is the first andst time. I will never mess around again.”
Shannon''s smile widened. “Maybe you''re right. Without his selfless protection, I would have never
realized the depths of my own feelings. I''m choosing to take care of him now, regardless of whether we
can reconcile in the future or not. I want to give it my all, so even if we can''t be together in the end, I''ll
have no regrets.”